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

The driving distance from New Iberia, LA to Pineville, LA is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.2 miles (158 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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
109.08 mi
02h 04m
Flight
98.2 mi
158.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.2 mi
Kilometers
158.03 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.08 mi
Kilometers
175.54 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pineville
Wed, May 13, 6:00 PM CDT
Return by in New Iberia
Wed, May 13, 8:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Iberia
2026-05-13T15:56
Arrive Pineville
Wed, May 13, 6:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:20 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
Washington
LA

Town in St.

From New Iberia
54.6 mi
01h 02m
To Pineville
54.4 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph N
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, May 13 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Julia Street

    654 ft · 38 sec · Julia Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Old Spanish Trail

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Old Spanish Trail

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Old Spanish Trail Highway South

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Old Spanish Trail Highway South

  5. 5

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Southwest Frontage Road

    2392 ft · 40 sec · Southwest Frontage Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Evangeline Thruway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Southwest Evangeline Thruway

  9. 9

    Continue on Southeast Evangeline Thruway

    6 mi · 10 min · Southeast Evangeline Thruway

  10. 10

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    8.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

    76.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 167 North, LA 28 East, LA 1: Pineville Expressway, Casson Street

    1212 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 167 North, LA 28 East: Pineville Expressway

    1.5 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 1250: Downtown Pineville

    982 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Expressway Drive

    2171 ft · 53 sec · Expressway Drive

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto East Shamrock Avenue

    80 m · 5 sec · East Shamrock Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on East Shamrock Street

    1944 ft · 43 sec · East Shamrock Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Main Street

    9 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    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 Pineville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
76.1 mi · 70%
Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.77 mi · 8%
Southeast Evangeline Thruway
5.97 mi · 5%
Old Spanish Trail Highway South
4.9 mi · 4%
Old Spanish Trail
4.15 mi · 4%
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
2.54 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

76.1 mi · 01h 18m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
98.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
01h 02m from New Iberia
Leave By
2:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New Iberia and Mostly Clear near Pineville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.6 miles from New Iberia and 54.4 miles from Pineville.

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

The direct path is about 98.2 miles (158 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.58 one way or $29.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Iberia and Mostly Clear near Pineville.

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Washington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Port Barre Park
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

Port Barre Park

Port Barre , LA
129, 169 Park St, Port Barre, LA 70577
Rating 4.2/5 49 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 6.2 mi away

Washington Town Hall

Washington , LA
405 N Washington St, Washington, LA 70589
Rating 1.4/5 5 reviews City government office
Port Barre Community Center
Nearby stop 12.8 mi away

Port Barre Community Center

Port Barre , LA
122 Park St, Port Barre, LA 70577
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Washington.

RAIL

Lafayette

43 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

71 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

86 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lake Charles

119 mi away
100 Ryan Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Iberia and Pineville. Straight-line distance: 98.2 mi (158.03 km).

New Iberia

#1 New Iberia

City in Louisiana, United States

Population28,032
Coordinates30.0035400, -91.8187300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Pineville

#2 Pineville

Suburb city of Alexandria, located in Rapides Parish, Louisiana

Population14,111
Coordinates31.3224000, -92.4343000
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: New Iberia (-91.81873, 30.00354)
End: Pineville (-92.4343, 31.3224)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.85 gal
14.57 L · about $14.58
Round trip
$29.16
7.7 gal · 29.14 L
Estimated CO2
34.2 kg one way
Round trip: 68.4 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.58 $29.16
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.40 $32.79
Premium $4.63 $17.81 $35.61
Diesel $5.42 $20.85 $41.70

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between New Iberia and Pineville. The current time is 15:56:20.

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.