How far is New Iberia, LA from Youngsville, LA?
The driving distance from New Iberia, LA to Youngsville, LA is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Grant Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Iberia and Youngsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Iberia and Youngsville.
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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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Continue on Center Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Center Street
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Take the ramp right
1779 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
8.1 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
1083 ft · 14 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
1888 ft · 24 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
2246 ft · 29 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
1189 ft · 15 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
1056 ft · 14 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward Young Street
771 ft · 21 sec · Young Street
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Continue on Young Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Young Street
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Turn straight onto Iberia Street
2655 ft · 54 sec · Iberia Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
55 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
42 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Lafayette Street
689 ft · 14 sec · Lafayette Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lafayette Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Iberia and Youngsville.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Center Street
Merge slight left
8.12 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving New Iberia and Partly Sunny near Youngsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Iberia to Youngsville?
The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Georgetown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from New Iberia and 8.1 miles from Youngsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.16 one way or $4.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around New Iberia and Partly Sunny near Youngsville.
Stop Ideas Near Georgetown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Parks City Hall
Lafayette Consolidated Government
Housing Authority of Lafayette
City of St. Martinville Tourist Information Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Georgetown.
New Iberia
Lafayette
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Schriever
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Iberia and Youngsville. Straight-line distance: 12.22 mi (19.66 km).
#1 New Iberia
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 28,032 |
| Coordinates | 30.0035400, -91.8187300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Youngsville
Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 15,262 |
| Coordinates | 30.0996500, -91.9901200 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Youngsville (-91.99012, 30.09965)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.16 | $4.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.43 | $4.86 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.64 | $5.27 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $3.09 | $6.17 |
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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