How far is New Iberia, LA from River Ridge, LA?

The driving distance from New Iberia, LA to River Ridge, LA is about 123.9 miles (199.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96 miles (154.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
123.93 mi
02h 27m
Flight
95.99 mi
154.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.99 mi
Kilometers
154.48 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.93 mi
Kilometers
199.44 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in River Ridge
Sat, May 30, 4:55 AM CDT
Return by in New Iberia
Sat, May 30, 7:23 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Iberia
2026-05-30T02:27
Arrive River Ridge
Sat, May 30, 4:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:34 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
Labadieville
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From New Iberia
62 mi
01h 14m
To River Ridge
62 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Iberia and River Ridge.

  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

    8.2 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 61: Norco, Kenner

    1614 ft · 28 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 61 South: Kenner

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Airline Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Airline Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Airline Drive

    2 mi · 4 min · Airline Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Filmore Street

    2889 ft · 1 min · Filmore Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Jefferson Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Garden Road

    1334 ft · 1 min · Garden Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    14 m · 3 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Iberia and River Ridge.

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avery Island Road
105 mi · 85%
I 310 North
8.32 mi · 7%
Airline Highway
2.63 mi · 2%
Airline Drive
1.97 mi · 2%
Jefferson Highway
1.6 mi · 1%
Center Street
1.25 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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.9 mi
96 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Labadieville
01h 14m from New Iberia
Leave By
1:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving New Iberia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near River Ridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Iberia to River Ridge?

The road trip is about 123.9 miles (199.4 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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 62 miles from New Iberia and 62 miles from River Ridge.

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

The direct path is about 96 miles (154.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 1:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.55 one way or $33.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around New Iberia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near River Ridge.

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 River Ridge. Straight-line distance: 95.99 mi (154.48 km).

New Iberia

#1 New Iberia

City in Louisiana, United States

Population28,032
Coordinates30.0035400, -91.8187300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
River Ridge

#2 River Ridge

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population13,494
Coordinates29.9602000, -90.2156300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: New Iberia (-91.81873, 30.00354)
End: River Ridge (-90.21563, 29.9602)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.37 gal
16.55 L · about $16.55
Round trip
$33.10
8.74 gal · 33.1 L
Estimated CO2
38.8 kg one way
Round trip: 77.7 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.55 $33.10
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.61 $37.22
Premium $4.63 $20.21 $40.42
Diesel $5.42 $23.66 $47.33

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between New Iberia and River Ridge. The current time is 02:27:42.

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.