How far is New Iberia, LA from Shenandoah, LA?
The driving distance from New Iberia, LA to Shenandoah, LA is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56 miles (90.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Louisiana, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Iberia and Shenandoah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Iberia and Shenandoah.
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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
1.7 mi · 2 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 61 South: Airline Highway
2406 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Airline Highway
1840 ft · 41 sec · Airline Highway
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Turn left
850 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on Coursey Boulevard
3.3 mi · 6 min · Coursey Boulevard
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Continue on George Oneal Road
2999 ft · 1 min · George Oneal Road
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Continue on George O'Neal Road
1200 ft · 31 sec · George O'Neal Road
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Turn right onto Kennesaw Drive
1385 ft · 49 sec · Kennesaw Drive
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Turn left onto Chadsford Avenue
152 m · 19 sec · Chadsford Avenue
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Turn right onto Antioch Boulevard
1017 ft · 35 sec · Antioch Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Antioch Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Iberia and Shenandoah.
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 Shenandoah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Iberia to Shenandoah?
The road trip is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Maringouin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.2 miles from New Iberia and 39.2 miles from Shenandoah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56 miles (90.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 2:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.49 one way or $20.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Iberia and Sunny near Shenandoah.
Stop Ideas Near Maringouin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maringouin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Iberia and Shenandoah. Straight-line distance: 56.04 mi (90.18 km).
#1 New Iberia
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 28,032 |
| Coordinates | 30.0035400, -91.8187300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shenandoah
City in Fremont and Page Counties in the U.
| Population | 18,399 |
| Coordinates | 30.4013000, -91.0009400 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shenandoah (-91.00094, 30.4013)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.49 | $20.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $11.80 | $23.59 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $12.81 | $25.62 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.00 | $30.00 |
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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