How far is New Iberia, LA from Luling, LA?

The driving distance from New Iberia, LA to Luling, LA is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
110.82 mi
02h 10m
Flight
87.07 mi
140.12 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.07 mi
Kilometers
140.12 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.82 mi
Kilometers
178.35 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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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 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Luling
Tue, May 5, 7:59 AM CDT
Return by in New Iberia
Tue, May 5, 10:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Iberia
2026-05-05T05:49
Arrive Luling
Tue, May 5, 7:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Iberia
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Morgan City
LA

City in Louisiana, United States

From New Iberia
55.4 mi
01h 05m
To Luling
55.4 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Iberia and Luling.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Iberia and Luling.

  1. 1

    Start on Julia Street

    63 m · 13 sec · Julia Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Saint Peter Street

    726 ft · 18 sec · East Saint Peter Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Center Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Center Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Abbeville Hwy 14

    1.5 km · 1 min · Abbeville Hwy 14

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Avery Island Road

    2963 ft · 1 min · Avery Island Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    23 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1823 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    105 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Paul Maillard Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Paul Maillard Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Luling Avenue

    31 m · 4 sec · Luling Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Luling Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Iberia and Luling.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avery Island Road
106 mi · 95%
Paul Maillard Road
2.54 mi · 2%
Center Street
1.25 mi · 1%
Abbeville Hwy 14
0.94 mi · 1%
East Saint Peter Street
0.14 mi
Julia Street
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Avery Island Road

Merge slight left

105 mi · 01h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.7 mi
87.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morgan City
01h 05m from New Iberia
Leave By
2:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving New Iberia and Partly Sunny near Luling.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Iberia to Luling?

The road trip is about 110.8 miles (178.3 km) and usually takes 02h 10m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Morgan City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.4 miles from New Iberia and 55.4 miles from Luling.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 87.1 miles (140.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.81 one way or $29.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around New Iberia and Partly Sunny near Luling.

Stop Ideas Near Morgan City

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Morgan City, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morgan City.

RAIL

Schriever

38 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

New Iberia

69 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

83 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lafayette

97 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Iberia and Luling. Straight-line distance: 87.07 mi (140.12 km).

New Iberia

#1 New Iberia

City in Louisiana, United States

Population28,032
Coordinates30.0035400, -91.8187300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
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#2 Luling

City in Guadalupe County, Texas, USA

Population12,119
Coordinates29.9321500, -90.3664700
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: New Iberia (-91.81873, 30.00354)
End: Luling (-90.36647, 29.93215)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.91 gal
14.8 L · about $14.81
Round trip
$29.61
7.82 gal · 29.6 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.5 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.81 $29.61
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.65 $33.31
Premium $4.63 $18.08 $36.17
Diesel $5.42 $21.17 $42.35

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Louisiana · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between New Iberia and Luling. The current time is 05:49:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.