How far is Tallulah, LA from New Iberia, LA?
The driving distance from Tallulah, LA to New Iberia, LA is about 232.3 miles (373.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 170.3 miles (274.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Suburb town of Alexandria, located in Grant Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallulah and New Iberia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallulah and New Iberia.
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Start on East Green Street
102 m · 13 sec · East Green Street
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Turn left onto North Chestnut Street
1831 ft · 31 sec · North Chestnut Street
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Turn slight right onto Bayou Drive
1.5 km · 1 min · Bayou Drive
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Take the ramp slight right
984 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
52.3 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 165 South: Columbia
1310 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive
89 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Turn left onto US 165 North: Monroe
1473 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pineville Expressway
4.2 mi · 6 min · Pineville Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
76 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Martin Luther King, Jr 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 Tallulah and New Iberia.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive
89 mi · 01h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tallulah and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Iberia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallulah to New Iberia?
The road trip is about 232.3 miles (373.9 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?
Pollock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.6 miles from Tallulah and 104.7 miles from New Iberia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 170.3 miles (274.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 62 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 9:04 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.05 one way or $62.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tallulah and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Iberia.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallulah and New Iberia. Straight-line distance: 170.31 mi (274.09 km).
#1 Tallulah
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 6,460 |
| Coordinates | 32.4084800, -91.1867800 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| 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: 374 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 53m |
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 | $31.05 | $62.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $34.92 | $69.85 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $37.93 | $75.85 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $44.40 | $88.81 |
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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