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

The driving distance from Waggaman, LA to New Iberia, LA is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
119.38 mi
02h 02m
Flight
96.42 mi
155.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.42 mi
Kilometers
155.18 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.38 mi
Kilometers
192.12 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Iberia
Tue, May 12, 8:32 PM CDT
Return by in Waggaman
Tue, May 12, 10:35 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waggaman
2026-05-12T18:30
Arrive New Iberia
Tue, May 12, 8:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waggaman
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
Morgan City
LA

City in Louisiana, United States

From Waggaman
59.6 mi
01h 01m
To New Iberia
59.8 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gambino Road

    20 m · 6 sec · Gambino Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Defourneau Lane

    3060 ft · 2 min · Defourneau Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    11 mi · 18 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1695 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2419 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    97.7 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 329

    1790 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Avery Island Road

    2645 ft · 1 min · Avery Island Road

  10. 10

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

    1.5 km · 1 min · Abbeville Hwy 14

  11. 11

    Continue on Center Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Center Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    727 ft · 27 sec · East Washington Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Julia Street

    48 m · 7 sec · Julia Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Julia Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Defourneau Lane
110 mi · 92%
Center Street
1.18 mi · 1%
Abbeville Hwy 14
0.94 mi · 1%
Avery Island Road
0.5 mi
LA 329
0.34 mi
East Washington Street
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

Defourneau Lane

Continue straight

97.7 mi · 01h 47m

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
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
96.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morgan City
01h 01m from Waggaman
Leave By
2:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Waggaman and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Waggaman to New Iberia?

The road trip is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Morgan City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.6 miles from Waggaman and 59.8 miles from New Iberia.

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

The direct path is about 96.4 miles (155.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 2:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.94 one way or $31.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Waggaman and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near New Iberia.

Stop Ideas Near Morgan City

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Morgan City, 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 Morgan City.

RAIL

Schriever

38 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24
RAIL

New Iberia

69 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

83 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lafayette

97 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waggaman and New Iberia. Straight-line distance: 96.42 mi (155.18 km).

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#1 Waggaman

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population10,015
Coordinates29.9185400, -90.2109100
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
New Iberia

#2 New Iberia

City in Louisiana, United States

Population28,032
Coordinates30.0035400, -91.8187300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Gambino Road (-90.210883, 29.918646)
End: Rue Julia (-91.818918, 30.003732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.21 gal
15.95 L · about $15.94
Round trip
$31.89
8.42 gal · 31.9 L
Estimated CO2
37.4 kg one way
Round trip: 74.8 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.94 $31.89
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.93 $35.86
Premium $4.63 $19.47 $38.94
Diesel $5.42 $22.80 $45.59

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Waggaman and New Iberia. The current time is 18:30:06.

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.