Origin
New Iberia, LA
Afternoon in New Iberia on Saturday
Local time
1:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Iberia, LA to Baker, LA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 46m
Distance
77.9 mi
125 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 39m
★
6 AM
1h 47m
8 AM
2h 3m
10 AM
1h 52m
12 PM
1h 51m
3 PM
1h 53m
5 PM
2h 2m
8 PM
1h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Iberia, LA
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Baker, LA
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Trip Overview
New Iberia to Baker is 77.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 46 minutes via East Main Street and Chestnut Street, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Louisiana, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a drive that primarily uses surface roads, offering a more local feel than a highway trip. With a short duration and minimal cost, it's a straightforward connection between these two communities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39 miles from New Iberia, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 40 mi | 46m |
| Main Highway | 10.4 mi | 15m |
| Nursery Highway | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Jane Street | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Scotland Avenue | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Nina Highway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 40 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Iberia, LA and Baker, LA.
1
Start on Julia Street
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
Julia Street
2
Turn left onto LA 86; LA 182
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
3
Turn right onto LA 31
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Chestnut Street
4
Continue on LA 31
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Jane Street
5
Continue on LA 31
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Highway
6
Enter roundabout onto LA 31
126 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Highway
7
Continue on LA 31
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Highway
8
Continue on LA 31
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Rue Principale Sud
9
Continue on LA 31
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Rue Principale Nord
10
Continue on LA 31
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Main Highway
11
Continue on LA 31
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Martin Street
12
Turn right onto LA 31
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
13
At end of road, turn left onto LA 347
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Bridge Street Highway
14
Turn right onto LA 3039
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Nursery Highway
15
Continue on LA 3039
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Nursery Highway
16
At end of road, turn right onto LA 3039
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Nursery Highway
17
At end of road, turn right onto LA 349
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Nina Highway
18
At end of road, turn left onto LA 352
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Henderson Highway
19
Enter roundabout
68 ft
·
1 sec
20
Continue
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
21
Merge onto I 10
40 mi
·
46 min
·
I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 155B
Toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport
23
Merge onto I 110
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
24
Continue on I 110
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 8A
Toward LA 19: Scotlandville, Baker
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Turn right onto LA 19
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Scotland Avenue
27
Continue on LA 19
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
28
Turn left onto Groom Road
17 ft
·
0 sec
·
Groom Road
Use the left lane.
29
Arrive at destination
Groom Road
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour 46 minute duration, this is a perfect same-day trip. You could easily leave New Iberia in the morning and arrive in Baker by lunchtime. Plan to depart after morning rush hour to avoid local traffic congestion, perhaps around 9:30 AM. With no long highway stretches, you can make spontaneous stops as needed, though there are no designated stops mentioned for this route. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge; the estimated cost is $12, but it's always wise to top off before heading out on surface roads where you might encounter fewer immediate services.
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 39 miles from New Iberia, LA, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40 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 17 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39 miles or 57m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Baker, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving New Iberia, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from New Iberia, LA
This is one driving day of about 77.9 miles and 1h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from New Iberia, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 40 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39 miles from New Iberia, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 7.5 and 77.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
7.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
LA 31 / Main Highway
Enter roundabout onto LA 31 / Main Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
23.2 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
LA 349 / Nina Highway
At end of road, turn right onto LA 349 / Nina Highway
Navigation decision point
6
66.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
Take the exit toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 155B
Toward I 110 North: Downtown, Metro Airport
8
74 mi into trip
|
~1h 40m in
Take the exit toward LA 19: Scotlandville, Baker
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 8A
Toward LA 19: Scotlandville, Baker
6
77.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 46m in
|
Groom Road
Turn left onto Groom Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.41 one way
$22.82 round trip
$3.72/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.13 | $12.67 | $25.34 |
| premium | $4.49 | $13.76 | $27.52 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $17.17 | $34.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.18 | $3.74 |
| Efficient EV | 19.5 | 0 | $6.82 | $3.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.2 | 0 | $10.91 | $4.99 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Baker, LA
Afternoon in Baker on Saturday
Local time
1:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
16 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 46m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is entirely on surface roads, with 0% highway driving. You'll be navigating through local streets like East Main Street and Chestnut Street for the entire 77.9 miles. Since there are no highways, anticipate frequent intersections and traffic signals as you pass through communities, rather than long stretches of uninterrupted cruising.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Main Highway. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.5 miles in near LA 31 / Main Highway.
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 77.9 miles you will encounter 15 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 7.5 miles (LA 31 / Main Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 23.2 miles (LA 349 / Nina Highway): Navigation decision point; at 66.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
81 ft
6 ft
Total Climb
89 ft
Total Descent
25 ft
Highest Point
81 ft
~77.9 mi in
Elevation Range
74 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 New Iberia, LA to Baker, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Airport along the way.
Airport
66.1 mi in
|
~1h 29m
About the Cities
Starting in New Iberia, LA
Full guide →Founded 1779
New Iberia is a city in the Acadiana region of Louisiana.
Top landmarks
- • New Iberia — Train station located at New Iberia, Louisiana
- • Conrad Rice Mill
Arriving in Baker, LA
Full guide →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 46m. Total distance: 77.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 40 miles on I 10. 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 7.5 miles (LA 31 / Main Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 23.2 miles (LA 349 / Nina Highway): Navigation decision point; at 66.1 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 Baker, 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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