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Drive or Fly: Kenner, LA to New Iberia, LA?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for MSY–LFT. At 121 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

2h 23m

Distance

121.6 mi

Total Cost

$62

CO2

49 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$27
Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0
Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35
+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines
+ Comfortable one-day drive
+ Stop anywhere along the route
+ Have your own car at the destination
+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying
− Wear and tear on vehicle
− Fuel price fluctuations
Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

2h 47m

11m in the air

Air Distance

94 mi

Total Cost

$124

CO2

24 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Kenner, LA → MSY 10m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 11m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
LFT → New Iberia, LA 26m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $124) $124

Airports

Kenner, LA MSY — Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport 1 mi, ~10m drive
New Iberia, LA LFT — Lafayette Regional Airport 17 mi, ~26m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MSY and LFT. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue
+ Predictable arrival time
− Airport security and check-in overhead
− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route
− Luggage fees and restrictions
− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

4h 1m

2h 56m on rail

Total Cost

$21

CO2

6 kg

Route

Sunset Limited

Door-to-Door Timeline

Kenner, LA → New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal 15m
Boarding 30m
Train ride 176m
Arrival 10m
New Iberia Amtrak → New Iberia, LA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $21) $21

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal 10 mi, ~15m drive
To New Iberia Amtrak 0 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~2/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets
+ Walk around freely during the trip
+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route
+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying
− Limited schedule — about 2 trips per week
− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable
− Need transportation to/from station
− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

3h 30m

2h 45m on road

Total Cost

$10

CO2

5 kg

Route

Greyhound US1170s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Kenner, LA → New Orleans International Airport (NOA6) 10m
Boarding 15m
Bus ride 165m
Arrival 10m
New Iberia (Texaco) (NIB6) → New Iberia, LA 10m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $10) $10

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From NOA6 — New Orleans International Airport 1 mi, ~10m drive
To NIB6 — New Iberia (Texaco) 1 mi, ~10m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option
+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board
+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route
+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying
− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week
− Travel time longer than driving
− Need transportation to/from station
− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

Drive Fly Train Bus
Door-to-door time 2h 23m 2h 47m 4h 1m 3h 30m
Total cost (1 person) $62 $124 $21 $10
Carbon footprint 49 kg CO2 24 kg CO2 6 kg CO2 5 kg CO2
Flexibility High Low
Luggage Unlimited Restricted
Reliability Weather dependent Data unavailable
Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices
Flight data: Statistical estimate
Airports: OurAirports
Transit: Amtrak GTFS, FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated
Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 14, 2026.

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Kenner, LA to New Iberia, LA with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.