How far is New Iberia, LA from Waggaman, LA?
The driving distance from New Iberia, LA to Waggaman, LA is about 119.5 miles (192.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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 02h 23m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Iberia and Waggaman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Iberia and Waggaman.
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Start on Julia Street
63 m · 13 sec · Julia Street
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Turn right onto East Saint Peter Street
726 ft · 18 sec · East Saint Peter Street
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Turn right onto Center Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Center Street
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Continue on Abbeville Hwy 14
1.5 km · 1 min · Abbeville Hwy 14
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Turn left onto Avery Island Road
2963 ft · 1 min · Avery Island Road
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Take the ramp left
23 m · 4 sec
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Turn left
1823 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
115.6 mi · 2 hr 15 min
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Turn left onto Defourneau Lane
26 m · 3 sec · Defourneau Lane
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Keep slight right to continue on Defourneau Lane
3007 ft · 2 min · Defourneau Lane
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Turn left onto Gambino Road
20 m · 3 sec · Gambino Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gambino Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Iberia and Waggaman.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Avery Island Road
Merge slight left
116 mi · 02h 15m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Iberia and Mostly Sunny near Waggaman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Iberia to Waggaman?
The road trip is about 119.5 miles (192.3 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?
Morgan City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.7 miles from New Iberia and 59.8 miles from Waggaman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 1:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.98 one way or $31.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around New Iberia and Mostly Sunny near Waggaman.
Stop Ideas Near Morgan City
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 Morgan City.
Schriever
New Iberia
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Lafayette
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Iberia and Waggaman. Straight-line distance: 96.42 mi (155.18 km).
#1 New Iberia
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 28,032 |
| Coordinates | 30.0035400, -91.8187300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waggaman
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 10,015 |
| Coordinates | 29.9185400, -90.2109100 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waggaman (-90.21091, 29.91854)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 192 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $15.98 | $31.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $17.97 | $35.95 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $19.52 | $39.04 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $22.85 | $45.70 |
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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