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

The driving distance from Zachary, LA to New Iberia, LA is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
82.74 mi
01h 44m
Flight
59.55 mi
95.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.55 mi
Kilometers
95.83 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.74 mi
Kilometers
133.15 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Iberia
Mon, May 4, 11:53 PM CDT
Return by in Zachary
Tue, May 5, 1:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Zachary
2026-05-04T22:08
Arrive New Iberia
Mon, May 4, 11:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Zachary
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
Maringouin
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Zachary
41.4 mi
00h 52m
To New Iberia
41.4 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
79°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1916 ft · 34 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Scotlandville-Zachary Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Scotlandville-Zachary Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Scotland Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Scotland Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 110 South: Baton Rouge

    93 m · 9 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on I 110 South: Baton Rouge

    1463 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: Lafayette

    2244 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    39.9 mi · 46 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 347: Henderson, Cecilia

    1602 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grand Point Highway

    69 m · 5 sec · Grand Point Highway

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Grand Point Highway

    531 ft · 11 sec · Grand Point Highway

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grand Point Highway

    40 m · 3 sec · Grand Point Highway

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Grand Point Highway

    47 m · 3 sec · Grand Point Highway

  16. 16

    Turn slight left

    56 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Henderson Highway

    2917 ft · 1 min · Henderson Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Nina Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Nina Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Nursery Highway

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Nursery Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Nursery Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Nursery Highway

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Nursery Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Nursery Highway

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Street Highway

    1737 ft · 35 sec · Bridge Street Highway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    2656 ft · 1 min · Bridge Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Martin Street

    994 ft · 17 sec · Martin Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Highway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Main Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Rue Principale Nord

    3245 ft · 57 sec · Rue Principale Nord

  27. 27

    Continue on Rue Principale Sud

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Rue Principale Sud

  28. 28

    Continue on Main Highway

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Highway

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Highway

    39 m · 2 sec · Main Highway

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Highway

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Main Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on Jane Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Jane Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    1148 ft · 29 sec · Chestnut Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto West Saint Peter Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Saint Peter Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Julia Street

    63 m · 9 sec · Julia Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Julia Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Zachary 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
35 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
40.3 mi · 49%
Main Highway
10.4 mi · 13%
Nursery Highway
6.52 mi · 8%
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
5.68 mi · 7%
Main Street
3.3 mi · 4%
Scotlandville-Zachary Highway
2.85 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

39.9 mi · 00h 46m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
59.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maringouin
00h 52m from Zachary
Leave By
3:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Zachary 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 Zachary to New Iberia?

The road trip is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Maringouin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from Zachary and 41.4 miles from New Iberia.

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

The direct path is about 59.5 miles (95.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 3:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.06 one way or $22.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Zachary and Sunny near New Iberia.

Stop Ideas Near Maringouin

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

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

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

33 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lafayette

56 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

61 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Hammond

101 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Zachary and New Iberia. Straight-line distance: 59.55 mi (95.83 km).

Zachary

#1 Zachary

City in Louisiana, United States

Population18,417
Coordinates30.6485200, -91.1565000
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
New Iberia

#2 New Iberia

City in Louisiana, United States

Population28,032
Coordinates30.0035400, -91.8187300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-91.156505, 30.648487)
End: Rue Julia (-91.818918, 30.003732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.92 gal
11.05 L · about $11.06
Round trip
$22.12
5.84 gal · 22.1 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 51.9 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.06 $22.12
Mid-grade $4.26 $12.44 $24.87
Premium $4.63 $13.50 $27.01
Diesel $5.42 $15.81 $31.62

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Zachary and New Iberia. The current time is 22:08:58.

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.