Trip from Broussard, LA to New Iberia, LA

Drive Time

1h 26m

Distance

73.2 mi

118 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

Downtown New Iberia, LA, LA

Photo: Wei Huang

Trip Overview

The drive from Broussard, LA to New Iberia, LA covers 73.2 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on State Route 107, La 361, La 10 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.19 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

36.6 miles from Broussard, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 26m drive with frequent turns across 73.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 107 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Broussard, LA to New Iberia, LA is easy. At 1h 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Broussard, LA to New Iberia, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Route 107 Unavailable Refreshing
La 361 Unavailable Refreshing
La 10 Unavailable Refreshing
State Route 10 Unavailable Refreshing
Highway 10 Unavailable Refreshing
I 49 South 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: State Route 107 — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Broussard, LA and New Iberia, LA.

1

Start on Barron Road

397 ft · 17 sec · Barron Road
2

Turn right onto State Route 107

4.0 mi · 7 min · State Route 107
3

At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 107

2.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 107
4

Continue on State Route 107

0.7 mi · 1 min · State Route 107
5

Continue on La 361

6.9 mi · 12 min · La 361
6

At the end of the road, turn left

0.3 mi · 33 sec
7

Turn right onto La 10

2.2 mi · 3 min · La 10
8

Continue on State Route 10

6.0 mi · 8 min · State Route 10
9

Continue on State Highway 10

0.5 mi · 51 sec · State Highway 10
10

Turn left onto I 49 South: Opelousas

0.2 mi · 26 sec · I 49 South: Opelousas
11

Merge slight left

30 mi · 32 min
12

Continue straight

6.3 mi · 8 min
13

Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Evangeline Thruway

0.5 mi · 33 sec · Southwest Evangeline Thruway
14

Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Evangeline Thruway

0.7 mi · 47 sec · Southwest Evangeline Thruway
15

Take the exit slight right

12 mi · 18 min
16

Turn right onto Julia Street

207 ft · 9 sec · Julia Street
17

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 36.6 miles from Broussard, LA, or about 43m 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 73.2 miles or 1h 26m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 36.6 miles or 43m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 13m

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 Broussard, 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 Broussard, LA

This is one driving day of about 73.2 miles and 1h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Broussard, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 36.6 mi from Broussard, LA · 43m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newton, TX

37 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

Baton Rouge, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 73.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Newton, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.6 miles from Broussard, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

$11.19 one way

$22.38 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.26 $12.27 $24.55
premium $4.61 $13.29 $26.57
diesel $5.64 $16.26 $32.53

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22 0 $7.69 $3.51
Efficient EV 18.3 0 $6.41 $2.93
EV Truck/SUV 29.3 0 $10.25 $4.68

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Broussard, LA

Afternoon in Broussard on Sunday

Local time

1:34 PM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

New Iberia, LA

Afternoon in New Iberia on Sunday

Local time

1:34 PM

CDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

65°F

Newton, TX

37 mi in

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

17 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

1h 26m 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 Broussard, LA to New Iberia, LA covers 73.2 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 107, La 361, La 10. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.6 miles from Broussard, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.19 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 Broussard, LA to New Iberia, LA is easy. At 1h 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Broussard, LA to New Iberia, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Broussard, LA to New Iberia, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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