How far is New Iberia, LA from Minden, LA?
The driving distance from New Iberia, LA to Minden, LA is about 236.9 miles (381.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 200.2 miles (322.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 10m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.
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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 Minden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Iberia and Minden.
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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
154.1 mi · 2 hr 36 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
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Take the exit slight right
2448 ft · 60 sec
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Keep slight right
96 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight
8.1 mi · 12 min
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Continue on HWY 84 EAST
981 ft · 21 sec · HWY 84 EAST
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Turn left onto Ringgold Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Ringgold Avenue
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Turn left onto Ringgold Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Ringgold Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on HWY 371
34.6 mi · 50 min · HWY 371
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Continue on South Main Street
4.6 mi · 7 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Sibley Road
1528 ft · 26 sec · Sibley Road
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Continue on Lee Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lee Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
1190 ft · 50 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto West Union Street
54 m · 13 sec · West Union Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
32 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Iberia and Minden.
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
154 mi · 02h 36m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving New Iberia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Minden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Iberia to Minden?
The road trip is about 236.9 miles (381.3 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?
Boyce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.6 miles from New Iberia and 118.3 miles from Minden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 200.2 miles (322.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.66 one way or $63.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around New Iberia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Minden.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Iberia and Minden. Straight-line distance: 200.19 mi (322.17 km).
#1 New Iberia
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 28,032 |
| Coordinates | 30.0035400, -91.8187300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Minden
Small city and parish seat of Webster Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 11,575 |
| Coordinates | 32.6154300, -93.2868400 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
End: Minden (-93.28684, 32.61543)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 381 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
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 | $3.79 | $31.66 | $63.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $35.61 | $71.21 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $38.67 | $77.33 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $45.27 | $90.54 |
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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