How far is New Iberia, LA from Leesville, LA?
The driving distance from New Iberia, LA to Leesville, LA is about 158.3 miles (254.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Iberia and Leesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Iberia and Leesville.
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Start on Julia Street
654 ft · 38 sec · Julia Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Old Spanish Trail
4.1 mi · 6 min · Old Spanish Trail
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Turn straight onto Old Spanish Trail Highway South
4.9 mi · 7 min · Old Spanish Trail Highway South
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Continue on East Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Southwest Frontage Road
2392 ft · 40 sec · Southwest Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Evangeline Thruway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Southwest Evangeline Thruway
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Continue on Southeast Evangeline Thruway
6 mi · 10 min · Southeast Evangeline Thruway
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
71.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 71, US 167 South: MacArthur Drive
1130 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 71 North, US 671 North Business: MacArthur Drive
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Jefferson Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Jefferson Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Masonic Circle
1819 ft · 34 sec · Macarthur Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Macarthur Drive
1.9 mi · 3 min · Macarthur Drive
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Take the exit slight left
148 m · 13 sec
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Continue on Coliseum Boulevard
48.4 mi · 57 min · Coliseum Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North 6th Street
96 m · 4 sec · North 6th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North 6th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North 6th Street
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Turn left onto Nolan Trace Parkway
119 m · 8 sec · Nolan Trace Parkway
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Continue on East Texas Street
872 ft · 38 sec · East Texas Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Texas Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Iberia and Leesville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
71.5 mi · 01h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving New Iberia and Sunny near Leesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Iberia to Leesville?
The road trip is about 158.3 miles (254.7 km) and usually takes 03h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cheneyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.2 miles from New Iberia and 79.1 miles from Leesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.4 miles (187.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.83 one way or $43.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Iberia and Sunny near Leesville.
Stop Ideas Near Cheneyville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cheneyville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Iberia and Leesville. Straight-line distance: 116.47 mi (187.44 km).
#1 New Iberia
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 28,032 |
| Coordinates | 30.0035400, -91.8187300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Leesville
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 5,523 |
| Coordinates | 31.1435200, -93.2610000 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
End: Leesville (-93.261, 31.14352)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.91 | $21.83 | $43.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $24.42 | $48.84 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $26.68 | $53.36 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $32.49 | $64.98 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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