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Trip from Baton Rouge, LA to New Iberia, LA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 29m

Distance

66.3 mi

107 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 23m ★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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seat of Iberia Parish, Louisiana, United States

New Iberia, LA

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Trip Overview

Spanning 66.3 miles, this trek from Baton Rouge to New Iberia is a straightforward journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 29 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $10 on fuel for the one-way transit. Both cities are located within the Southeast region of Louisiana, keeping the cultural transition smooth as you travel. It is a practical, efficient path that gets you from the capital area to the heart of Acadiana with ease.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Horace Wilkinson Bridge 39.6 mi 45m
Main Highway 10.4 mi 15m
Nursery Highway 6.5 mi 11m
Jane Street 2.5 mi 3m
Nina Highway 1.9 mi 3m
Rue Principale Sud 1.1 mi 1m
West Saint Peter Street 0.8 mi 1m
Rue Principale Nord 0.6 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Horace Wilkinson Bridge — 39.6 mi, about 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Baton Rouge, LA and New Iberia, LA.

1

Start on Government Street

300 ft · 10 sec · Government Street
2

Turn right onto Saint Ferdinand Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Saint Ferdinand Street
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec
4

Merge onto I 10

40 mi · 45 min · Horace Wilkinson Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward LA 347: Henderson, Cecilia
6

Enter roundabout onto LA 347

225 ft · 4 sec · Grand Point Highway
7

Continue on LA 347

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Grand Point Highway
8

Enter roundabout onto LA 347

130 ft · 2 sec · Grand Point Highway
9

Continue on LA 347

154 ft · 3 sec · Grand Point Highway
10

Turn slight left

185 ft · 11 sec
11

Turn left onto LA 352

0.6 mi · 1 min · Henderson Highway
12

Turn right onto LA 349

1.9 mi · 3 min · Nina Highway
13

Turn left onto LA 3039

4.6 mi · 8 min · Nursery Highway
14

Continue on LA 3039

0.7 mi · 1 min · Nursery Highway
15

At end of road, turn right onto LA 3039

1.2 mi · 2 min · Nursery Highway
16

At end of road, turn left onto LA 347

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Bridge Street Highway
17

Turn right onto LA 350

0.5 mi · 1 min · Bridge Street
18

Turn left onto LA 31

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Martin Street
19

Continue on LA 31

5.6 mi · 8 min · Main Highway
20

Continue on LA 31

0.6 mi · 56 sec · Rue Principale Nord
21

Continue on LA 31; LA 96

1.1 mi · 1 min · Rue Principale Sud
22

Continue on LA 31

0.9 mi · 1 min · Main Highway
23

Enter roundabout onto LA 31

127 ft · 2 sec · Main Highway
24

Continue on LA 31

3.9 mi · 5 min · Main Highway
25

Continue on LA 31

2.5 mi · 3 min · Jane Street
26

Turn right onto LA 31

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Chestnut Street
27

Turn left onto LA 182

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Saint Peter Street
28

Turn right onto Julia Street

207 ft · 9 sec · Julia Street
29

Arrive at destination

Julia Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Breaux Bridge, LA

33 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Breaux Bridge, LA to New Iberia, LA

22.7 mi · 34m

Pacing Suggestions

Addis, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cecilia, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.1 miles from Baton Rouge, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 40.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Saint Ferdinand Street

Turn right onto Saint Ferdinand Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.4 mi into trip | ~0m in | I 10 / Horace Wilkinson Bridge

Merge onto I 10 / Horace Wilkinson Bridge

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
40 mi into trip | ~46m in

Take the exit toward LA 347: Henderson, Cecilia

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward LA 347: Henderson, Cecilia
6
40.3 mi into trip | ~47m in | LA 347 / Grand Point Highway

Enter roundabout onto LA 347 / Grand Point Highway

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
40.5 mi into trip | ~47m in | LA 347 / Grand Point Highway

Enter roundabout onto LA 347 / Grand Point Highway

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.01 one way

$20.03 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $10.99 $21.98
premium $4.56 $11.90 $23.80
diesel $5.61 $14.64 $29.28

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.9 0 $6.96 $3.18
Efficient EV 16.6 0 $5.80 $2.65
EV Truck/SUV 26.5 0 $9.28 $4.24

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Baton Rouge, LA

Late night in Baton Rouge on Sunday

Local time

5:14 AM

CDT

Current temp

83°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Iberia, LA

Late night in New Iberia on Sunday

Local time

5:14 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Mostly Clear

SE 5 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

19 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 29m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy, local driving experience that feels far more hands-on than a standard interstate cruise. The route avoids major highways entirely, relying instead on local roads like the Main Highway and Nursery Highway to guide you through the landscape. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch early on, covering 39.6 miles across the Horace Wilkinson Bridge. Since the highway share is 0%, you should prepare for a slower, more deliberate pace behind the wheel. The road's personality is defined by these technical turns, requiring your full attention as you navigate away from the city centers.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.6 mi on Horace Wilkinson Bridge.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Saint Ferdinand Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 29m drive. You will face about 18 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Saint Ferdinand Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (I 10 / Horace Wilkinson Bridge): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 40 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

46 ft 9 ft

Total Climb

33 ft

Total Descent

63 ft

Highest Point

46 ft

Elevation Range

37 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Baton Rouge, LA to New Iberia, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Cecilia along the way.

Cecilia

40 mi in | ~46m

About the Cities

Starting in Baton Rouge, LA

Full guide →

Baton Rouge is the capital of Louisiana, USA. Located on the east bank of the mighty Mississippi River, Baton Rouge is Louisiana's second largest city, home of Louisiana State University, major port facilities, and a variety of attractions.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 66.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 39.6 miles on Horace Wilkinson Bridge. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Saint Ferdinand Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (I 10 / Horace Wilkinson Bridge): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 40 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Iberia, LA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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