How far is New Iberia, LA from Ponchatoula, LA?
The driving distance from New Iberia, LA to Ponchatoula, LA is about 113.1 miles (182 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Iberia and Ponchatoula.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Iberia and Ponchatoula.
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Start on Julia Street
654 ft · 38 sec · Julia Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
717 ft · 14 sec · Chestnut Street
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Continue on Jane Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Jane Street
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Continue on Main Highway
3.9 mi · 6 min · Main Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Highway
38 m · 2 sec · Main Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Highway
1.4 km · 1 min · Main Highway
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Continue on Rue Principale Sud
1.1 mi · 2 min · Rue Principale Sud
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Continue on Rue Principale Nord
3245 ft · 55 sec · Rue Principale Nord
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Continue on Main Highway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Main Highway
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Continue on Martin Street
994 ft · 19 sec · Martin Street
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
2656 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Street Highway
1737 ft · 36 sec · Bridge Street Highway
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Turn right onto Nursery Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Nursery Highway
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Continue on Nursery Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Nursery Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Nursery Highway
4.6 mi · 8 min · Nursery Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Nina Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Nina Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Henderson Highway
3202 ft · 1 min · Henderson Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
21 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1545 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
44.2 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 12 East: Hammond
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway
37.2 mi · 41 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: New Orleans
2320 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 22: Springfield, Ponchatoula
853 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right
738 ft · 22 sec
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Northwest Railroad Avenue
4 m · 1 sec · Northwest Railroad Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest Railroad Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Iberia and Ponchatoula.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Henderson Highway
Merge slight left
44.2 mi · 00h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving New Iberia and Sunny near Ponchatoula.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Iberia to Ponchatoula?
The road trip is about 113.1 miles (182 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?
Grosse Tete is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.5 miles from New Iberia and 56.6 miles from Ponchatoula.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.6 miles (140.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 1:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.61 one way or $31.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Iberia and Sunny near Ponchatoula.
Stop Ideas Near Grosse Tete
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Plaza
Baker Utility Office
Baker Municipal Center Auditorium
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grosse Tete.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
New Iberia
Lafayette
Hammond
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Iberia and Ponchatoula. Straight-line distance: 87.55 mi (140.9 km).
#1 New Iberia
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 28,032 |
| Coordinates | 30.0035400, -91.8187300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ponchatoula
City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 7,545 |
| Coordinates | 30.4388000, -90.4414800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ponchatoula (-90.44148, 30.4388)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 182 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $15.61 | $31.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $17.46 | $34.92 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $19.08 | $38.15 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $23.23 | $46.47 |
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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