Origin
Gardere, LA
Afternoon in Gardere on Friday
Local time
3:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gardere, LA to New Iberia, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 42m
Distance
73.5 mi
118 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 35m
★
6 AM
1h 43m
8 AM
1h 58m
10 AM
1h 48m
12 PM
1h 46m
3 PM
1h 49m
5 PM
1h 57m
8 PM
1h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gardere, LA
Miguel Cuenca
New Iberia, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gardere, LA to New Iberia, LA covers 73.5 miles and takes about 1h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Horace Wilkinson Bridge, Main Highway, Nicholson Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.6 miles on Horace Wilkinson Bridge. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.10 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.
Midpoint
36.8 miles from Gardere, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 42m. Total distance: 73.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 42m drive with frequent turns across 73.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Horace Wilkinson Bridge is the longest continuous segment at about 39.6 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 30 / Nicholson Drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 42m drive. You will face about 18 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 30 / Nicholson Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles (I 10 / Horace Wilkinson Bridge): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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LA 30 / Nicholson Drive
Turn right onto LA 30 / Nicholson Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
7.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the ramp toward I 10 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 10 West
5
7.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 10 / Horace Wilkinson Bridge
Merge onto I 10 / Horace Wilkinson Bridge
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
47.3 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward LA 347: Henderson, Cecilia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward LA 347: Henderson, Cecilia
6
47.6 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
LA 347 / Grand Point Highway
Enter roundabout onto LA 347 / Grand Point Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Gardere, LA to New Iberia, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Cecilia along the way.
Cecilia
47.3 mi in
|
~59m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Horace Wilkinson Bridge | 39.6 mi | 45m |
| Main Highway | 10.4 mi | 15m |
| Nicholson Drive | 7.3 mi | 12m |
| Nursery Highway | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| Jane Street | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Nina Highway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Rue Principale Sud | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| West Saint Peter Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Horace Wilkinson Bridge
— 39.6 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gardere, LA and New Iberia, LA.
1
Start on LA 327 Spur
65 ft
·
4 sec
·
Gardere Lane
2
Turn right onto LA 30
7.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Nicholson Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on Saint Louis Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Saint Louis Street
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 10 West
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 10
40 mi
·
45 min
·
Horace Wilkinson Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward LA 347: Henderson, Cecilia
7
Enter roundabout onto LA 347
225 ft
·
4 sec
·
Grand Point Highway
8
Continue on LA 347
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Grand Point Highway
9
Enter roundabout onto LA 347
130 ft
·
2 sec
·
Grand Point Highway
10
Continue on LA 347
154 ft
·
3 sec
·
Grand Point Highway
11
Turn slight left
185 ft
·
11 sec
12
Turn left onto LA 352
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Henderson Highway
13
Turn right onto LA 349
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Nina Highway
14
Turn left onto LA 3039
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Nursery Highway
15
Continue on LA 3039
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Nursery Highway
16
At end of road, turn right onto LA 3039
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Nursery Highway
17
At end of road, turn left onto LA 347
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Bridge Street Highway
18
Turn right onto LA 350
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
19
Turn left onto LA 31
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Martin Street
20
Continue on LA 31
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Main Highway
21
Continue on LA 31
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Rue Principale Nord
22
Continue on LA 31; LA 96
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Rue Principale Sud
23
Continue on LA 31
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Highway
24
Enter roundabout onto LA 31
127 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Highway
25
Continue on LA 31
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Highway
26
Continue on LA 31
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Jane Street
27
Turn right onto LA 31
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Chestnut Street
28
Turn left onto LA 182
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Saint Peter Street
29
Turn right onto Julia Street
207 ft
·
9 sec
·
Julia Street
30
Arrive at destination
Julia Street
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 36.8 miles from Gardere, LA, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.6 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 16 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.8 miles or 47m 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 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Iberia, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Gardere, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Gardere, LA
This is one driving day of about 73.5 miles and 1h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Gardere, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Horace Wilkinson Bridge for about 39.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.8 mi from Gardere, LA · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.8 miles from Gardere, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.10 one way
$22.20 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $12.19 | $24.37 |
| premium | $4.56 | $13.19 | $26.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.23 | $32.46 |
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: 25.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.72 | $3.53 |
| Efficient EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.43 | $2.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.4 | 0 | $10.29 | $4.70 |
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.
Destination
New Iberia, LA
Afternoon in New Iberia on Friday
Local time
3:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°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
22 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 42m 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 Gardere, LA to New Iberia, LA covers 73.5 miles and takes about 1h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Horace Wilkinson Bridge, Main Highway, Nicholson Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.8 miles from Gardere, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.10 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 42m drive. You will face about 18 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 30 / Nicholson Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles (I 10 / Horace Wilkinson Bridge): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Gardere, LA to New Iberia, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Cecilia along the way.
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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