New Iberia to Laplace is 128.3 miles and takes about 2h 29m via US 90 and I-310, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Louisiana, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. Given that it's a mostly highway route, you can expect a fairly direct trip. It's a manageable distance, making it a good option for a single day of travel without feeling rushed. Plan for a straightforward drive between these two points in Louisiana.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
64.1 miles from New Iberia, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 14m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 90
104.4 mi
1h 57m
Airline Highway
11.3 mi
15m
I 310
8.2 mi
8m
Center Street
1.2 mi
1m
Abbeville Hwy 14
0.9 mi
1m
Avery Island Road
0.6 mi
1m
East Saint Peter Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Julia Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 90
— 104.4 mi, about 1h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Iberia, LA and Laplace, LA.
1
Start on Julia Street
207 ft·13 sec·Julia Street
2
Turn right onto LA 182
0.1 mi·18 sec·East Saint Peter Street
3
Turn right onto LA 14
1.2 mi·1 min·Center Street
4
Continue on LA 14
0.9 mi·1 min·Abbeville Hwy 14
5
Turn left onto LA 329
0.6 mi·1 min·Avery Island Road
6
Take the ramp
75 ft·3 sec
7
Turn left
0.3 mi·44 sec
8
Merge onto US 90
104 mi·1 hr 57 min·US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville, New Orleans
10
Continue on I 310
8.2 mi·8 min·I 310
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·27 sec
Exit 2B-AToward US 61: Norco, Kenner
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 2BToward US 61 North: NorcoUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto US 61
11 mi·15 min·Airline Highway
14
Turn left
91 ft·5 sec
Use the left lane.
15
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this trip is under 3 hours, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits you best. A morning departure around 9 AM would allow you to arrive in Laplace with plenty of the afternoon to spare. With a fuel cost estimated at $19, check your fuel levels before leaving New Iberia to avoid needing to stop for gas on this relatively short journey. The longest stretch without a major break is over 100 miles on US 90, so keep that in mind for passenger comfort or planned breaks.
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 64.1 miles from New Iberia, LA, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.4 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 28 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.1 miles or 1h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laplace, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving New Iberia, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from New Iberia, LA
This is one driving day of about 128.3 miles and 2h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from New Iberia, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 90 for about 104.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 116.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|LA 182 / East Saint Peter Street
Turn right onto LA 182 / East Saint Peter Street
Navigation decision point
5
3.3 mi into trip|~6m in|US 90
Merge onto US 90
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
107.6 mi into trip|~2h 3m in
Take the exit toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville, New Orleans
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonvil...
6
116 mi into trip|~2h 12m in
Take the exit toward US 61: Norco, Kenner
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 2B-A
Toward US 61: Norco, Kenner
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116.3 mi into trip|~2h 13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 61 North: Norco
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 2B
Toward US 61 North: Norco
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.38 one way
$38.75 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg45 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$21.27
$42.54
premium
$4.56
$23.03
$46.06
diesel
$5.61
$28.33
$56.65
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
38.5
0
$13.47
$6.16
Efficient EV
32.1
0
$11.23
$5.13
EV Truck/SUV
51.3
0
$17.96
$8.21
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
New Iberia, LA
Late night
in New Iberia on Tuesday
Local time
4:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Laplace, LA
Late night
in Laplace on Tuesday
Local time
4:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°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
1 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
2h 29m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Discover the roots of jazz at the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. Located in the heart of the French Quarter, our park offers live performances, exhibits, and programs that celebrate the le...
16 mi from route
~41 min detour
Free
near mile 115
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily on highways, with 88% of the 128.3 miles being on major roads like US 90 and I-310. You'll experience a long stretch of 104.4 miles on US 90 before transitioning. Expect a high concentration of exits and interchanges on the highway portions. The final segment will shift to surface roads, offering a change of pace from the faster highway cruising.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 104.4 mi on US 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and Airline Highway. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 182 / East Saint Peter Street.
Driving Effort5/10
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 128.3 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (LA 182 / East Saint Peter Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (US 90): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 107.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between New Iberia, LA and Laplace, LA, road signs point toward New Orleans and Kenner.
LaPlace is an Unincorporated Community on the east bank of the Mississippi River in the historic "German Coast" section of the Acadiana region of Louisiana. It is just a short distance west of Greater New Orleans. LaPlace is the largest community in St. John the Baptist Parish.
Around Mardi Gras time, the hotels in New Orleans, Metairie, and Kenner may be booked up, so LaPlace is a good alternative, 20 minutes drive from Kenner and Metairie, about 30 or 35 minutes from New Orleans.
Until Katrina hit in 2005 this was a relatively small town with a few high schools, a Wal-mart, some strip malls, and a couple of good places to eat. LaPlace has grown significantly in the 2010s, but there is still not much to do here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 29m. Total distance: 128.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 104.4 miles on US 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 182 / East Saint Peter Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (US 90): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 107.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Laplace, LA before heading back.
