How far is New Iberia, LA from Morehouse Parish, LA?
The driving distance from New Iberia, LA to Morehouse Parish, LA is about 237.7 miles (382.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 194.6 miles (313.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 31m 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 45m.
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.
Suburb town of Alexandria, located in Rapides Parish just north of Pineville, 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 Morehouse Parish.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Iberia and Morehouse Parish.
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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
76.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 167 North, LA 28 East, LA 1: Pineville Expressway, Casson Street
1212 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 167 North, LA 28 East: Pineville Expressway
4.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 165: Alexandria, Monroe
895 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 165 North: Monroe
103 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Monroe Highway
82.5 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Monroe Highway
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Turn straight
30.1 mi · 35 min
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Turn slight right onto West Jefferson Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Jefferson Avenue
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Turn straight onto East Madison Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Madison Avenue
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Continue on Mer Rouge Road
1541 ft · 33 sec · Mer Rouge Road
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Turn right onto Grabault Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Grabault Road
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Turn left onto Mer Rouge-Collinston Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Mer Rouge-Collinston Road
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Continue on South 14th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South 14th Street
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Continue on North 14th
2738 ft · 46 sec · North 14th
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Continue on Wilmot Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Wilmot Highway
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Turn left onto Lloyd Barham Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Lloyd Barham Road
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Turn right onto Jeannie Road
1.5 mi · 6 min · Jeannie Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jeannie Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Iberia and Morehouse Parish.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Monroe Highway
Merge slight left onto Monroe Highway
82.5 mi · 01h 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.
Sunny leaving New Iberia and Sunny near Morehouse Parish.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Iberia to Morehouse Parish?
The road trip is about 237.7 miles (382.6 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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?
Ball is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119 miles from New Iberia and 118.7 miles from Morehouse Parish.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 194.6 miles (313.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.1 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 7:28 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.82 one way or $65.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Iberia and Sunny near Morehouse Parish.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Iberia and Morehouse Parish. Straight-line distance: 194.61 mi (313.2 km).
#1 New Iberia
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 28,032 |
| Coordinates | 30.0035400, -91.8187300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Morehouse Parish
Parish in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 24,227 |
| Coordinates | 32.8202200, -91.8018000 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: Morehouse Parish (-91.8018, 32.82022)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 383 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 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 | $3.91 | $32.82 | $65.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $36.71 | $73.43 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $40.11 | $80.23 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $48.85 | $97.71 |
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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