Trip from Broussard, 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 41m

Distance

73 mi

117 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min

4 AM

1h 34m ★

6 AM

1h 41m

8 AM

1h 56m

10 AM

1h 47m

12 PM

1h 45m

3 PM

1h 47m

5 PM

1h 56m

8 PM

1h 37m

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

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suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette and St. Martin parishes, Louisiana, United States

Broussard, LA

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seat of Iberia Parish, Louisiana, United States

New Iberia, LA

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick excursion through Southeast Louisiana, the 73-mile trip from Broussard to New Iberia is an efficient, straightforward choice. You can easily complete this drive in about 1 hour and 41 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day journey. With a fuel budget of approximately $11, this trek is very cost-effective for travelers looking to move between these two communities. Because the trip is short, you do not need to worry about an overnight split, allowing you total flexibility for your schedule. Expect a practical, high-speed travel experience that prioritizes efficiency over meandering backroads. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick visit, this route keeps you firmly within the Southeast region for the duration of your travel.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

36.5 miles from Broussard, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 49	29.6 mi	32m
LA 182	12.3 mi	18m
State Route 107	7.3 mi	12m
La 361	6.9 mi	12m
US 90	6.3 mi	8m
State Route 10	6 mi	8m
La 10	2.2 mi	3m
Southwest Evangeline Thruway	1.2 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 49 — 29.6 mi, about 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Barron Road

395 ft · 17 sec · Barron Road

Turn right onto LA 107

4.0 mi · 7 min · State Route 107

At end of road, turn right onto LA 107

2.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 107

Continue on LA 107

0.7 mi · 1 min · State Route 107

Continue on LA 361

6.9 mi · 12 min · LA 361

At end of road, turn left onto US 71

0.3 mi · 33 sec · US 71

Turn right onto LA 10

2.2 mi · 3 min · LA 10

Continue on LA 10

6.0 mi · 8 min · State Route 10

Continue on LA 10; LA 182

0.5 mi · 50 sec · State Highway 10

Turn left

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward I 49 South: Opelousas

Merge onto I 49

30 mi · 32 min · I 49

Continue on US 90; LA 182

6.3 mi · 8 min · US 90; LA 182

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 182

0.5 mi · 33 sec · Southwest Evangeline Thruway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 182

0.7 mi · 46 sec · Southwest Evangeline Thruway

Take the exit onto LA 182

12 mi · 18 min · LA 182

Turn right onto Julia Street

207 ft · 9 sec · Julia Street

Arrive at destination

Julia Street

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the advantage of complete flexibility when choosing your departure time. You will not need to plan for mid-route stops given the 1 hour and 41 minute duration, though keeping a small buffer in your budget for the $11 fuel cost is wise. Pay close attention to your navigation when transitioning between I-49 and the secondary state routes, as the road character shifts from interstate flow to highway driving. Because you are spending nearly the entire trip on highways, try to avoid peak commuting hours if you prefer a quieter, less congested experience on the road. Remember that keeping your speed steady on the 29.6-mile I-49 stretch will help you maintain your estimated arrival time.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 36.5 miles from Broussard, LA, or about 53m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.6 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 16 miles or 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 36.5 miles or 53m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 24m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Iberia, LA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Broussard, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Broussard, LA

This is one driving day of about 73 miles and 1h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Broussard, LA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on I 49 for about 29.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sunset, LA

37 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Port Barre, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sunset, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.5 miles from Broussard, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Prejean's

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Lafayette, Louisiana

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 46.9

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+13378963247

Visit website

Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lafayette, Louisiana

1.3 mi

Vestal Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lafayette, Louisiana

1.1 mi

Prejean's

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 46.9

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+13378963247

Visit website

Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 52.1

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13375340585

Visit website

Vestal Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $100 or ab mile 52.1

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 4–9 pm

+13375340682

Visit website

Vermilionville Historic Village

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 52.1

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13372334077

Visit website

T-Coon's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 57.4

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+13372330422

Visit website

Bon Temps Grill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 52.1

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13377068850

Visit website

Bangkok Thai Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 to $30 mile 52.1

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+13379892009

Visit website

Josephine's Creole Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 67.8

St Martinville, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+13373422477

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 31.3

Opelousas, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 31.3

Opelousas, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Nissan Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 31.3

Opelousas, Louisiana

+33172676914

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 52.1

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 52.1

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13374826858

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 31.3

Opelousas, Louisiana

+18887584389

EV Connect Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 62.6

Broussard, Louisiana

+18668167584

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 52.1

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+13372918448

Girard Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 52.1

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

Visit website

Moncus Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 52.1

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 5 am–10 pm

+13375001177

Visit website

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 57.4

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+13374178000

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 4.1 and 59.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4.1 mi into trip | ~7m in | LA 107 / State Route 107

At end of road, turn right onto LA 107 / State Route 107

Navigation decision point

14.3 mi into trip | ~25m in | US 71

At end of road, turn left onto US 71

Navigation decision point

14.6 mi into trip | ~25m in | LA 10 / La 10

Turn right onto LA 10 / La 10

Navigation decision point

23.4 mi into trip | ~39m in

Turn left toward I 49 South: Opelousas

Navigation decision point

Toward I 49 South: Opelousas

59.5 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in | US 90; LA 182 / Southwest Evangeline Thruway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 182 / Southwest Evangeline Thruway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.02 one way

$22.05 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$12.10	$24.20
premium	$4.56	$13.10	$26.21
diesel	$5.61	$16.12	$32.23

Estimated Tolls: $0.05

Southwest Evangeline Thruway (0.7 mi) $0.05

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	21.9	$7.66	$3.50
Efficient EV	18.3	$6.39	$2.92
EV Truck/SUV	29.2	$10.22	$4.67

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 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 13, 2026

Origin

Broussard, LA

Morning in Broussard on Sunday

Local time

9:20 AM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Iberia, LA

Morning in New Iberia on Sunday

Local time

9:20 AM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Mostly Cloudy

SE 5 mph 3% chance Live forecast

80°F

Sunset, LA

37 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

15 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 41m 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?

This highway-focused drive is built for speed, with 98% of your journey spent on high-capacity roads. You will rely primarily on I-49, LA 182, and State Route 107 to navigate the distance between your origin and destination. A significant portion of your time behind the wheel involves a 29.6-mile stretch on I-49, which serves as the longest uninterrupted segment of the trip. Because the route is dominated by interstate and highway travel, the personality of the drive remains consistent and fast-paced throughout. Prepare for a streamlined experience that emphasizes reaching your destination quickly rather than taking a slow, winding path through the countryside.

98% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 29.6 mi on I 49.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 49 and LA 182. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.1 miles in near LA 107 / State Route 107.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 73 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles (LA 107 / State Route 107): Navigation decision point; at 14.3 miles (US 71): Navigation decision point; at 14.6 miles (LA 10 / La 10): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

83 ft 16 ft

Total Climb

55 ft

Total Descent

76 ft

Highest Point

83 ft

~31.3 mi in

Elevation Range

67 ft

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 41m. Total distance: 73 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 29.6 miles on I 49. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.05 in tolls one way, starting with Southwest Evangeline Thruway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

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

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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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Prejean's

Prejean's

Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant

Vestal Restaurant

Vermilionville Historic Village

T-Coon's Restaurant

Bon Temps Grill

Bangkok Thai Restaurant

Josephine's Creole Restaurant

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Nissan Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

Red E Charging Station

New Iberia City Park

Children's Museum of Acadiana

Lafayette Science Museum

The Lafayette Museum

Acadiana Park Nature Station

Girard Park

Moncus Park

Sky Zone Trampoline Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Broussard, LA

New Iberia, LA

Same local time

15 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 41m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Elevation Profile

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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