How far is Patterson, LA from New Iberia, LA?
The driving distance from Patterson, LA to New Iberia, LA is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Patterson and New Iberia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Patterson and New Iberia.
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Start on Main Street
586 ft · 12 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
1201 ft · 53 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Continue on Railroad Avenue
858 ft · 38 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Take the ramp right
30 m · 3 sec
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Merge slight left
39.2 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 329
1790 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Avery Island Road
2645 ft · 1 min · Avery Island Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Abbeville Hwy 14
1.5 km · 1 min · Abbeville Hwy 14
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Continue on Center Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Center Street
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Turn left onto East Washington Street
727 ft · 27 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn right onto Julia Street
48 m · 7 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 Patterson and New Iberia.
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.
Railroad Avenue
Merge slight left
39.2 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Sunny leaving Patterson 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 Patterson to New Iberia?
The road trip is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Baldwin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Patterson and 20.9 miles from New Iberia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.83 one way or $11.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Patterson and Sunny near New Iberia.
Stop Ideas Near Baldwin
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 Baldwin.
New Iberia
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Patterson and New Iberia. Straight-line distance: 37.66 mi (60.61 km).
#1 Patterson
City in St.
| Population | 5,659 |
| Coordinates | 29.6932600, -91.3020500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $5.83 | $11.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $6.52 | $13.04 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.12 | $14.25 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $8.68 | $17.35 |
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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