How far is New Iberia, LA from Metairie Terrace, LA?

The driving distance from New Iberia, LA to Metairie Terrace, LA is about 129.2 miles (208 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99 miles (159.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
129.23 mi
02h 10m
Flight
99.04 mi
159.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.04 mi
Kilometers
159.39 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.23 mi
Kilometers
207.98 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Metairie Terrace
Sat, Apr 18, 12:07 PM CDT
Return by in New Iberia
Sat, Apr 18, 2:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Iberia
2026-04-18T09:56
Arrive Metairie Terrace
Sat, Apr 18, 12:07 PM 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
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:08 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Labadieville
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From New Iberia
64 mi
01h 05m
To Metairie Terrace
65.2 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Iberia and Metairie Terrace.

  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

    104.4 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville, New Orleans

    847 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    11.1 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East: New Orleans

    1.2 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge

    862 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridge

    1782 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Clearview Parkway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Clearview Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Metairie Avenue

    77 m · 6 sec · West Metairie Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on West Metairie Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · West Metairie Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Division Street

    545 ft · 29 sec · Division Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mayflower Drive

    668 ft · 29 sec · Mayflower Drive

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mayflower Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avery Island Road
105 mi · 81%
I 310 North
11.3 mi · 9%
I 10 East
6.43 mi · 5%
Center Street
1.25 mi · 1%
Clearview Parkway
1.15 mi · 1%
West Metairie Avenue
1.08 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Avery Island Road

Merge slight left

104 mi · 01h 57m

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 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.2 mi
99 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Labadieville
01h 05m from New Iberia
Leave By
2:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving New Iberia and Partly Sunny near Metairie Terrace.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Iberia to Metairie Terrace?

The road trip is about 129.2 miles (208 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?

Labadieville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64 miles from New Iberia and 65.2 miles from Metairie Terrace.

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

The direct path is about 99 miles (159.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 2:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.27 one way or $34.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Labadieville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Labadieville, 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 Labadieville.

RAIL

Schriever

17 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

71 mi away
1253 Florida St.
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

85 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
RAIL

New Iberia

86 mi away
West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Iberia and Metairie Terrace. Straight-line distance: 99.04 mi (159.39 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 Metairie Terrace

A census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

Population142,489
Coordinates29.9785400, -90.1639600
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Rue Julia (-91.818918, 30.003732)
End: Mayflower Drive (-90.164047, 29.97854)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.56 gal
17.26 L · about $17.27
Round trip
$34.54
9.12 gal · 34.52 L
Estimated CO2
40.5 kg one way
Round trip: 81 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.27 $34.54
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.42 $38.84
Premium $4.63 $21.09 $42.18
Diesel $5.42 $24.69 $49.38

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between New Iberia and Metairie Terrace. The current time is 09:56:48.

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.