Origin
Covington, LA
Afternoon in Covington on Sunday
Local time
2:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Covington, LA to New Iberia, LA
Drive Time
2h 25m
Distance
133.4 mi
215 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 15m
★
6 AM
2h 25m
8 AM
2h 45m
10 AM
2h 32m
12 PM
2h 30m
3 PM
2h 33m
5 PM
2h 44m
8 PM
2h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Covington, LA
Israyosoy S.
New Iberia, LA
Wei Huang
Trip Overview
The drive from Covington, LA to New Iberia, LA covers 133.4 miles and takes about 2h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 21st Avenue, South Tyler Street, Highway 21 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.39 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
66.7 miles from Covington, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 25m drive with frequent turns across 133.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 21st Avenue 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 Covington, LA to New Iberia, LA is easy. At 2h 25m 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 Covington, LA to New Iberia, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 21st Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Tyler Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 21 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 12 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Florida Republic Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| LA 347 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grand Point Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Henderson Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West 21st Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Covington, LA and New Iberia, LA.
1
Start on the route
151 ft
·
5 sec
·
the route
2
Turn slight right
197 ft
·
4 sec
3
Turn straight onto West 21st Avenue
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
West 21st Avenue
4
Turn left onto South Tyler Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
South Tyler Street
5
Continue on Highway 21
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 21
6
Take the ramp slight right toward I 12 West: Hammond
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
I 12 West: Hammond
7
Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
59 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
West Florida Republic Parkway
8
Merge slight right
3.6 mi
·
4 min
9
Keep slight left
40 mi
·
47 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward LA 347: Henderson, Cecilia
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
LA 347: Henderson, Cecilia
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grand Point Highway
226 ft
·
5 sec
·
Grand Point Highway
12
Exit the roundabout onto Grand Point Highway
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Grand Point Highway
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grand Point Highway
131 ft
·
3 sec
·
Grand Point Highway
14
Exit the roundabout onto Grand Point Highway
154 ft
·
3 sec
·
Grand Point Highway
15
Turn slight left
184 ft
·
12 sec
16
Turn left onto Henderson Highway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Henderson Highway
17
Turn right onto Nina Highway
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Nina Highway
18
Turn left onto Nursery Highway
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Nursery Highway
19
Continue on Nursery Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Nursery Highway
20
At the end of the road, turn right onto Nursery Highway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Nursery Highway
21
At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Street Highway
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Bridge Street Highway
22
Turn right onto Bridge Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
23
Turn left onto Martin Street
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Martin Street
24
Continue on Main Highway
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Main Highway
25
Continue on Rue Principale Nord
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Rue Principale Nord
26
Continue on Rue Principale Sud
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Rue Principale Sud
27
Continue on Main Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Highway
28
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Highway
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Highway
29
Exit the roundabout onto Main Highway
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Highway
30
Continue on Jane Street
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Jane Street
31
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Chestnut Street
32
Turn left onto West Saint Peter Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Saint Peter Street
33
Turn right onto Julia Street
207 ft
·
9 sec
·
Julia Street
34
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 66.7 miles from Covington, LA, or about 1h 12m 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 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.7 miles or 1h 12m 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 59m
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 Covington, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Covington, LA
This is one driving day of about 133.4 miles and 2h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Covington, 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 66.7 mi from Covington, LA · 1h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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 66.7 miles from Covington, 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
$20.39 one way
$40.79 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $22.37 | $44.74 |
| premium | $4.61 | $24.21 | $48.42 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $29.64 | $59.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40 | 0 | $14.01 | $6.40 |
| Efficient EV | 33.4 | 0 | $11.67 | $5.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.4 | 0 | $18.68 | $8.54 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (66% 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
Afternoon in New Iberia on Sunday
Local time
2:50 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
2h 25m 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 Covington, LA to New Iberia, LA covers 133.4 miles and takes about 2h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 21st Avenue, South Tyler Street, Highway 21. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 66.7 miles from Covington, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.39 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 Covington, LA to New Iberia, LA is easy. At 2h 25m 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 Covington, LA to New Iberia, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Covington, LA to New Iberia, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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