How far is New Iberia, LA from West Monroe, LA?

The estimated driving distance from New Iberia, LA to West Monroe, LA is about 218.5 miles (351.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.9 miles (281.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Road route is being refreshed. This page currently uses an estimated driving distance until a routing provider returns the full road geometry.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
218.56 mi
03h 49m · estimated
Flight
174.85 mi
281.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.85 mi
Kilometers
281.39 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
218.56 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
351.74 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Monroe
Fri, Apr 10, 9:15 PM CDT
Return by in New Iberia
Sat, Apr 11, 1:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Iberia
2026-04-10T17:25
Arrive West Monroe
Fri, Apr 10, 9:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 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
9:20 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
Marksville
LA

City in Louisiana

From New Iberia
87.4 mi
01h 54m
To West Monroe
131.1 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
85°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Iberia and West Monroe.

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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 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.6 mi
174.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marksville
01h 54m from New Iberia
Leave By
9:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Iberia and Mostly Sunny near West Monroe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Iberia to West Monroe?

The road trip is about 218.5 miles (351.7 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?

Marksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.4 miles from New Iberia and 131.1 miles from West Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 174.9 miles (281.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.6 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 9:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.20 one way or $58.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around New Iberia and Mostly Sunny near West Monroe.

Stop Ideas Near Marksville

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette

100 mi away
133 East Grant St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

114 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Iberia and West Monroe. Straight-line distance: 174.85 mi (281.39 km).

New Iberia

#1 New Iberia

City in Louisiana, United States

Population28,032
Coordinates30.0035400, -91.8187300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
West Monroe

#2 West Monroe

City in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population12,086
Coordinates32.5184800, -92.1476400
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: New Iberia (-91.81873, 30.00354)
End: West Monroe (-92.14764, 32.51848)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 352 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.71 gal
29.19 L · about $29.20
Round trip
$58.40
15.42 gal · 58.38 L
Estimated CO2
68.5 kg one way
Round trip: 137 kg / 302 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $29.20 $58.40
Mid-grade $4.26 $32.84 $65.67
Premium $4.63 $35.66 $71.32
Diesel $5.42 $41.75 $83.50

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 · Apr 10, 2026

There is no time difference between New Iberia and West Monroe. The current time is 17:25:30.

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.