Origin
Abbeville, LA
Late night in Abbeville on Saturday
Local time
1:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Abbeville, LA to New Iberia, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
21.4 mi
34 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Abbeville, LA
Jan van der Wolf
New Iberia, LA
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Trip Overview
This short 21.4-mile journey from Abbeville to New Iberia in Louisiana's Southeast region is easily manageable as a day trip, taking only about 33 minutes to complete. You'll primarily travel on LA 14, Veterans Memorial Drive, and Charity Street, with about half of the drive being on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is a very reasonable $3, making it an economical option. Given its brevity, this route offers a straightforward connection between two points, perfect for a quick transition or a short exploration within the region. It's a simple drive that won't demand a significant portion of your travel time or budget.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 21.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 48% of it being on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.4 miles along LA 14. This means you'll experience a blend of faster-paced highway travel interspersed with potentially slower sections as you navigate local roads. The character of the drive will likely shift as you move from more open highway segments to the more populated areas of New Iberia. This variety means you'll need to adjust your driving style accordingly, but it's generally a straightforward experience.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
LA 14 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near LA 14 / Veterans Memorial Drive.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Abbeville, LA to New Iberia, LA is easy. At 33m with 48% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (LA 14 / Veterans Memorial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 21.3 miles (East Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.4 miles (Julia Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.6 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
LA 14 / Veterans Memorial Drive
Turn right onto LA 14 / Veterans Memorial Drive
Navigation decision point
4
21.3 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
East Washington Street
Turn left onto East Washington Street
Navigation decision point
4
21.4 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Julia Street
Turn right onto Julia Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| LA 14 | 9.4 mi | 14m |
| Veterans Memorial Drive | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| Charity Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Center Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Abbeville Hwy 14 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Veteran Memorial Drive | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Conrad Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Saint Charles Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
LA 14
— 9.4 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abbeville, LA and New Iberia, LA.
1
Start on LA 82
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
North Saint Charles Street
2
Continue on LA 82
403 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Saint Charles Street
3
Turn straight onto LA 82
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
North State Street
4
Turn right onto LA 14
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Veterans Memorial Drive
5
Continue on LA 14
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Charity Street
6
Continue on LA 14
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Veterans Memorial Drive
7
Continue on LA 14
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
East Conrad Street
8
Continue on LA 14
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Memorial Drive
9
Continue on LA 14
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Veteran Memorial Drive
10
Turn straight onto LA 14
0.7 mi
·
59 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Drive
11
Continue on LA 14
9.4 mi
·
14 min
·
LA 14
12
Continue on LA 14
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Abbeville Hwy 14
13
Continue on LA 14
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Street
14
Turn left onto East Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
East Washington Street
15
Turn right onto Julia Street
157 ft
·
6 sec
·
Julia Street
16
Arrive at destination
Julia Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.23 one way
$6.46 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.55 | $7.10 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.72 | $9.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 57% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.87 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (57% 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
New Iberia, LA
Late night in New Iberia on Saturday
Local time
1:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
33m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Abbeville, LA to New Iberia, LA covers 21.4 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are LA 14, Veterans Memorial Drive, Charity Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.7 miles from Abbeville, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.23 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Abbeville, LA to New Iberia, LA is easy. At 33m with 48% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (LA 14 / Veterans Memorial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 21.3 miles (East Washington Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.4 miles (Julia Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Abbeville, LA to New Iberia, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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