How far is New Iberia, LA from Walker, LA?

The driving distance from New Iberia, LA to Walker, LA is about 177.4 miles (285.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.7 miles (253.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
177.38 mi
03h 34m
Flight
157.72 mi
253.82 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.72 mi
Kilometers
253.82 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.38 mi
Kilometers
285.46 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walker
Thu, Oct 15, 5:01 PM CDT
Return by in New Iberia
Thu, Oct 15, 8:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Iberia
2026-10-15T13:27
Arrive Walker
Thu, Oct 15, 5:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Iberia
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lecompte
LA

Town in Louisiana, United States

From New Iberia
88.8 mi
01h 47m
To Walker
88.5 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
93°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Iberia and Walker.

  1. 1

    Start on Julia Street

    654 ft · 38 sec · Julia Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Old Spanish Trail

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Old Spanish Trail

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Old Spanish Trail Highway South

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Old Spanish Trail Highway South

  5. 5

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Southwest Frontage Road

    2392 ft · 40 sec · Southwest Frontage Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Evangeline Thruway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Southwest Evangeline Thruway

  9. 9

    Continue on Southeast Evangeline Thruway

    6 mi · 10 min · Southeast Evangeline Thruway

  10. 10

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    8.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

    76.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 167 North, LA 28 East, LA 1: Pineville Expressway, Casson Street

    1212 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 167 North, LA 28 East: Pineville Expressway

    47.2 mi · 58 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Boundary Avenue

    1693 ft · 29 sec · East Boundary Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Maple Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Maple Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Route 34

    16.3 mi · 24 min · State Route 34

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Walker Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Walker Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Parish Road 220

    128 m · 19 sec · Parish Road 220

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Parish Road 220

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
76.1 mi · 43%
US 167 North
47.4 mi · 27%
State Route 34
16.3 mi · 9%
Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.77 mi · 5%
Southeast Evangeline Thruway
5.97 mi · 3%
Old Spanish Trail Highway South
4.9 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

76.1 mi · 01h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
157.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lecompte
01h 47m from New Iberia
Leave By
9:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New Iberia and Sunny near Walker.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Iberia to Walker?

The road trip is about 177.4 miles (285.5 km) and usually takes 03h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lecompte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.8 miles from New Iberia and 88.5 miles from Walker.

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

The direct path is about 157.7 miles (253.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.49 one way or $48.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Iberia and Sunny near Walker.

Stop Ideas Near Lecompte

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lecompte, 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 Lecompte.

RAIL

Lafayette

103 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Iberia and Walker. Straight-line distance: 157.72 mi (253.82 km).

New Iberia

#1 New Iberia

City in Louisiana, United States

Population28,032
Coordinates30.0035400, -91.8187300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Walker

#2 Walker

City in Livingston Parish, Louisiana

Population6,302
Coordinates32.1901600, -92.5837600
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: New Iberia (-91.81873, 30.00354)
End: Walker (-92.58376, 32.19016)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.26 gal
23.69 L · about $24.49
Round trip
$48.98
12.52 gal · 47.38 L
Estimated CO2
55.6 kg one way
Round trip: 111.3 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $24.49 $48.98
Mid-grade $4.38 $27.39 $54.79
Premium $4.78 $29.93 $59.86
Diesel $5.82 $36.45 $72.90

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between New Iberia and Walker. The current time is 13:27:09.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.