Origin
Bastrop, LA
Late night in Bastrop on Monday
Local time
3:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bastrop, LA to New Iberia, LA
Drive Time
4h 19m
Distance
225.4 mi
363 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 6m
★
6 AM
4h 20m
8 AM
4h 46m
10 AM
4h 29m
12 PM
4h 26m
3 PM
4h 30m
5 PM
4h 45m
8 PM
4h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Iberia, LA
Wei Huang
Trip Overview
The drive from Bastrop, LA to New Iberia, LA covers 225.4 miles and takes about 4h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Martin Luther King, Jr Highway, New Monroe Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 90.6 miles on Martin Luther King Jr Drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
112.7 miles from Bastrop, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 19m drive with frequent turns across 225.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Martin Luther King Jr Drive is the longest continuous segment at about 90.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 113.5 miles in.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 225.4 miles you will encounter 8 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 113.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 117.9 miles (US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 211.9 miles (US 90; LA 182 / Southwest Evangeline Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
113.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 12m in
Turn left toward US 165 North: Monroe
Navigation decision point
Toward US 165 North: Monroe
6
117.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 18m in
|
US 167
Keep slight left at fork onto US 167 toward I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas
4
211.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 59m 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
4
212.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 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
4
225.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 19m in
|
Julia Street
Turn right onto Julia Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr Drive | 90.6 mi | 1h 45m |
| Martin Luther King, Jr Highway | 76 mi | 1h 17m |
| New Monroe Road | 16.8 mi | 19m |
| LA 182 | 12.3 mi | 18m |
| Veterans Memorial Expressway | 8.8 mi | 9m |
| US 90 | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| Sterlington Road | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Pineville Expressway | 4.2 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
— 90.6 mi, about 1h 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bastrop, LA and New Iberia, LA.
1
Start on East Madison Avenue
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Madison Avenue
2
Continue on New Monroe Road
17 mi
·
19 min
·
New Monroe Road
3
Continue on Sterlington Road
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Sterlington Road
4
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive
91 mi
·
1 hr 45 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
5
Turn left onto US 165 North: Monroe
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 165 North: Monroe
6
Merge slight left onto Pineville Expressway
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Pineville Expressway
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas
8
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
76 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
9
Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
10
Continue on Northwest Evangeline Thruway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Northwest Evangeline Thruway
11
Continue straight
6.3 mi
·
8 min
12
Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Evangeline Thruway
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
13
Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Evangeline Thruway
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
·
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
14
Take the exit slight right
12 mi
·
18 min
15
Turn right onto Julia Street
207 ft
·
9 sec
·
Julia Street
16
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 112.7 miles from Bastrop, LA, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 90.6 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.7 miles or 2h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Iberia, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bastrop, 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 Bastrop, LA
This is one driving day of about 225.4 miles and 4h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bastrop, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Martin Luther King Jr Drive for about 90.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 112.7 mi from Bastrop, LA · 2h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
113 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 112.7 miles from Bastrop, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Martin Luther King Jr Drive if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 90.6 miles.
Arriving in New Iberia, LA
The final approach into New Iberia, LA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around New Iberia, LA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.46 one way
$68.92 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
79 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $37.79 | $75.59 |
| premium | $4.61 | $40.91 | $81.82 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $50.08 | $100.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67.6 | 0 | $23.67 | $10.82 |
| Efficient EV | 56.4 | 0 | $19.72 | $9.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 90.2 | 1 | $31.56 | $14.43 |
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Monday
Local time
3:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°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
18 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
4h 19m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bastrop, LA to New Iberia, LA covers 225.4 miles and takes about 4h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Martin Luther King, Jr Highway, New Monroe Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 112.7 miles from Bastrop, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.46 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 225.4 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 113.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 117.9 miles (US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 211.9 miles (US 90; LA 182 / Southwest Evangeline Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Bastrop, LA to New Iberia, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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