Origin
Bossier City, LA
Afternoon in Bossier City on Sunday
Local time
2:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bossier City, LA to New Iberia, LA
Drive Time
3h 23m
Distance
231.8 mi
373 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 12m
★
6 AM
3h 24m
8 AM
3h 48m
10 AM
3h 32m
12 PM
3h 30m
3 PM
3h 33m
5 PM
3h 47m
8 PM
3h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bossier City, LA
Stephen Leonardi
New Iberia, LA
Wei Huang
Trip Overview
Spanning 231.8 miles, your journey from Bossier City to New Iberia takes approximately 3 hours and 23 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $31 on fuel for the trek. You will be traveling entirely within the Southeast region of Louisiana, moving from the northern part of the state down toward the heart of Acadiana. Whether you are heading south for business or a change of scenery, this direct path is straightforward enough to keep your planning simple and manageable.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
115.9 miles from Bossier City, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will start your trip on Barksdale Boulevard, which offers zero miles of uninterrupted highway stretches before you transition onto the Purple Heart Recipients Highway and I-49 South. Because the highway share is 0%, you should anticipate a more active driving experience that requires your full attention on local roads. The character of the route changes as you navigate these technical sections, moving away from the typical high-speed interstate feel. Stay alert, as the winding nature of the path keeps you engaged behind the wheel for the duration of the 3.5-hour drive.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Barksdale Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 23m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bossier City, LA to New Iberia, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Barksdale Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Purple Heart Recipients Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 49 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Veterans Memorial Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest Evangeline Thruway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest Evangeline Thruway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Julia Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Barksdale Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bossier City, LA and New Iberia, LA.
1
Start on Monroe Street
79 ft
·
5 sec
·
Monroe Street
2
Turn right onto Barksdale Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Barksdale Boulevard
3
Take the ramp slight left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
4
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 49 South: Alexandria
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 49 South: Alexandria
6
Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
198 mi
·
3 hr 22 min
·
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
7
Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
8
Continue on Northwest Evangeline Thruway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Northwest Evangeline Thruway
9
Continue straight
6.3 mi
·
8 min
10
Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Evangeline Thruway
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
·
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
11
Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Evangeline Thruway
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
·
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
12
Take the exit slight right
12 mi
·
18 min
13
Turn right onto Julia Street
207 ft
·
9 sec
·
Julia Street
14
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the turn-heavy nature of this 231.8-mile route, plan to leave early in the day to give yourself plenty of time to navigate the local roads comfortably. With only one scheduled stop recommended, prioritize your break in a location that allows you to stretch your legs after navigating the initial segments of the drive. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $31 estimated cost can fluctuate based on how much idle time you encounter on the slower local stretches. Since this is a manageable one-day trip, the flexibility of your departure time is your greatest asset. Use that freedom to avoid peak traffic hours on the more congested local roads leading out of Bossier City.
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 115.9 miles from Bossier City, LA, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
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 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 115.9 miles or 1h 41m 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 47m
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 Bossier City, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Bossier City, LA
This is one driving day of about 231.8 miles and 3h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bossier City, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 115.9 mi from Bossier City, LA · 1h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
116 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
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
$35.44 one way
$70.87 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
81 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $38.87 | $77.74 |
| premium | $4.61 | $42.07 | $84.14 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $51.50 | $103.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 81.1 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 | 69.5 | 0 | $24.34 | $11.13 |
| Efficient EV | 58 | 0 | $20.28 | $9.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 92.7 | 1 | $32.45 | $14.84 |
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 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
Afternoon in New Iberia on Sunday
Local time
2:51 PM
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
19 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
3h 23m 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 Bossier City, LA to New Iberia, LA covers 231.8 miles and takes about 3h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Barksdale Boulevard, Purple Heart Recipients Highway, I 49 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 115.9 miles from Bossier City, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.44 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 23m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bossier City, LA to New Iberia, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bossier City, LA to New Iberia, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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