How far is New Iberia, LA from Ville Platte, LA?
The driving distance from New Iberia, LA to Ville Platte, LA is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
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.
Town in Louisiana, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Iberia and Ville Platte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Iberia and Ville Platte.
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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
14.6 mi · 16 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 167 North, LA 744: Ville Platte
1829 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left
15.9 mi · 24 min
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Turn left onto North Chataignier Street
140 m · 9 sec · North Chataignier Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Chataignier Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Iberia and Ville Platte.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
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15.9 mi · 00h 24m
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 Ville Platte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Iberia to Ville Platte?
The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Sunset is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from New Iberia and 30.8 miles from Ville Platte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 3:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.53 one way or $17.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Iberia and Sunny near Ville Platte.
Stop Ideas Near Sunset
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Port Barre Park
Lafayette Consolidated Government
Housing Authority of Lafayette
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sunset.
Lafayette
New Iberia
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Lake Charles
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Iberia and Ville Platte. Straight-line distance: 54.45 mi (87.63 km).
#1 New Iberia
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 28,032 |
| Coordinates | 30.0035400, -91.8187300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ville Platte
Town in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 7,047 |
| Coordinates | 30.6879700, -92.2715200 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ville Platte (-92.27152, 30.68797)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.53 | $17.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $9.54 | $19.08 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $10.42 | $20.85 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $12.69 | $25.39 |
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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