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

The driving distance from Raceland, LA to New Iberia, LA is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
89.15 mi
01h 28m
Flight
75.53 mi
121.56 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.53 mi
Kilometers
121.56 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.15 mi
Kilometers
143.47 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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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 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Iberia
Wed, Apr 15, 6:14 PM CDT
Return by in Raceland
Wed, Apr 15, 7:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Raceland
2026-04-15T16:45
Arrive New Iberia
Wed, Apr 15, 6:14 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Raceland
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Bayou Vista
LA

City in Saint Mary Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Raceland
44.6 mi
00h 44m
To New Iberia
44.6 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mill Street

    10 m · 3 sec · Mill Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Highway 1

    2835 ft · 1 min · Highway 1

  3. 3

    Turn left

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    1827 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    81.9 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 329

    1790 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Avery Island Road

    2645 ft · 1 min · Avery Island Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Abbeville Hwy 14

    1.5 km · 1 min · Abbeville Hwy 14

  9. 9

    Continue on Center Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Center Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    727 ft · 27 sec · East Washington Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Julia Street

    48 m · 7 sec · Julia Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Julia Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 1
82.8 mi · 93%
Center Street
1.18 mi · 1%
Abbeville Hwy 14
0.94 mi · 1%
Avery Island Road
0.5 mi · 1%
LA 329
0.34 mi
East Washington Street
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

Highway 1

Merge slight left

81.9 mi · 01h 29m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
75.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bayou Vista
00h 44m from Raceland
Leave By
3:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Raceland and Mostly Sunny near New Iberia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Bayou Vista is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.6 miles from Raceland and 44.6 miles from New Iberia.

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

The direct path is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.93 one way or $23.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Raceland and Mostly Sunny near New Iberia.

Stop Ideas Near Bayou Vista

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

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

RAIL

Schriever

45 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

New Iberia

64 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

85 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lafayette

93 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Raceland and New Iberia. Straight-line distance: 75.53 mi (121.56 km).

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#1 Raceland

City in Greenup County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population10,193
Coordinates29.7274300, -90.5989800
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
New Iberia

#2 New Iberia

City in Louisiana, United States

Population28,032
Coordinates30.0035400, -91.8187300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Mill Street (-90.598935, 29.727412)
End: Rue Julia (-91.818918, 30.003732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.15 gal
11.91 L · about $11.93
Round trip
$23.86
6.3 gal · 23.82 L
Estimated CO2
28 kg one way
Round trip: 56 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.93 $23.86
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.42 $26.83
Premium $4.63 $14.57 $29.14
Diesel $5.42 $17.06 $34.11

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Raceland and New Iberia. The current time is 16:45:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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