How far is Oakdale, LA from New Iberia, LA?
The driving distance from Oakdale, LA to New Iberia, LA is about 90 miles (144.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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 43m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakdale and New Iberia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakdale and New Iberia.
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Start on East 6th Avenue
41 m · 11 sec · East 6th Avenue
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Continue on East 6th Avenue
903 ft · 47 sec · East 6th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South 13th Street
880 ft · 24 sec · South 13th Street
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Continue on East 5th Avenue
803 ft · 29 sec · East 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto State Route 10
3.6 mi · 5 min · State Route 10
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Continue on Oakdale Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Oakdale Road
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Continue on Oakdale Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Oakdale Highway
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Turn straight onto Oakdale Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Oakdale Road
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Continue on Oakdale Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Oakdale Highway
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Continue on State Route 10
2865 ft · 49 sec · State Route 10
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Continue on Oakdale Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Oakdale Road
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Continue on Vidrine Road
7.1 mi · 11 min · Vidrine Road
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Continue on Chemin Vidrine
617 ft · 10 sec · Chemin Vidrine
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Continue on West Main Street
18.1 mi · 27 min · West Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas
1914 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
14.6 mi · 16 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Continue on Northwest Evangeline Thruway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Northwest Evangeline Thruway
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Continue straight
6.3 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Evangeline Thruway
2549 ft · 33 sec · Southwest Evangeline Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Evangeline Thruway
1.1 km · 47 sec · Southwest Evangeline Thruway
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Take the exit slight right
12.3 mi · 19 min
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Turn right onto Julia Street
63 m · 9 sec · Julia Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Julia Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakdale and New Iberia.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West Main Street
Continue on West Main Street
18.1 mi · 00h 27m
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 Oakdale and Sunny near New Iberia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakdale to New Iberia?
The road trip is about 90 miles (144.8 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.9 miles from Oakdale and 45 miles from New Iberia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 3:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.44 one way or $24.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oakdale and Sunny near New Iberia.
Stop Ideas Near Washington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Port Barre Park
Washington Town Hall
Port Barre Community Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Washington.
Lafayette
New Iberia
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Lake Charles
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakdale and New Iberia. Straight-line distance: 75.28 mi (121.15 km).
#1 Oakdale
Small city in Allen Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 7,500 |
| Coordinates | 30.8160300, -92.6604200 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Iberia
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 28,032 |
| Coordinates | 30.0035400, -91.8187300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rue Julia (-91.818918, 30.003732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $12.44 | $24.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $13.92 | $27.83 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.20 | $30.41 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $18.52 | $37.03 |
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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