Trip from Morehouse Parish, LA to New Iberia, LA

Drive Time

4h 45m

Distance

237.8 mi

383 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 32m ★

6 AM

4h 45m

8 AM

5h 12m

10 AM

4h 55m

12 PM

4h 52m

3 PM

4h 56m

5 PM

5h 11m

8 PM

4h 37m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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New Iberia, LA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Morehouse Parish, LA to New Iberia, LA covers 237.8 miles and takes about 4h 45m 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 $36.35 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

118.9 miles from Morehouse Parish, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 30m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 45m drive with frequent turns across 237.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 24 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 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 10.2 miles in near US 165; US 425; LA 2 / Mer Rouge Road.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 237.8 miles you will encounter 12 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 10.2 miles (US 165; US 425; LA 2 / Mer Rouge Road): Navigation decision point; at 125.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 130.3 miles (US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

10.2 mi into trip | ~22m in | US 165; US 425; LA 2 / Mer Rouge Road

At end of road, turn left onto US 165; US 425; LA 2 / Mer Rouge Road

Navigation decision point

125.9 mi into trip | ~2h 38m in

Turn left toward US 165 North: Monroe

Navigation decision point

Toward US 165 North: Monroe

130.3 mi into trip | ~2h 44m 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

224.3 mi into trip | ~4h 25m 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

224.7 mi into trip | ~4h 25m 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

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 Morehouse Parish, LA and New Iberia, LA.

Start on Jeannie Road

1.5 mi · 5 min · Jeannie Road

Turn left onto Lloyd Barham Road

0.7 mi · 2 min · Lloyd Barham Road

Turn right onto Wilmot Highway

1.2 mi · 1 min · Wilmot Highway

Continue on 14th

0.5 mi · 48 sec · 14th

Continue on South 14th Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · South 14th Street

Continue on Mer Rouge-Collinston Road

1.8 mi · 3 min · Mer Rouge-Collinston Road

Turn right onto Grabault Road

3.9 mi · 6 min · Grabault Road

At the end of the road, turn left onto Mer Rouge Road

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Mer Rouge Road

Continue on East Madison Avenue

3.8 mi · 5 min · East Madison Avenue

Continue on New Monroe Road

17 mi · 19 min · New Monroe Road

Continue on Sterlington Road

4.2 mi · 5 min · Sterlington Road

Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive

91 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive

Turn left onto US 165 North: Monroe

0.3 mi · 36 sec · US 165 North: Monroe

Merge slight left onto Pineville Expressway

4.2 mi · 5 min · Pineville Expressway

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

Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr Highway

76 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Martin Luther King, Jr Highway

Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

8.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway

Continue on Northwest Evangeline Thruway

2.2 mi · 3 min · Northwest Evangeline Thruway

Continue straight

6.3 mi · 8 min

Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Evangeline Thruway

0.5 mi · 33 sec · Southwest Evangeline Thruway

Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Evangeline Thruway

0.7 mi · 47 sec · Southwest Evangeline Thruway

Take the exit slight right

12 mi · 18 min

Turn right onto Julia Street

207 ft · 9 sec · Julia Street

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 118.9 miles from Morehouse Parish, LA, or about 2h 30m 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 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 118.9 miles or 2h 30m 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 51m

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 Morehouse Parish, 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 Morehouse Parish, LA

This is one driving day of about 237.8 miles and 4h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Morehouse Parish, 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 118.9 mi from Morehouse Parish, LA · 2h 30m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tyler, TX

119 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

Center, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tyler, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 118.9 miles from Morehouse Parish, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Poverty Point National Monument

National Monument

Now a nearly forgotten culture, Poverty Point at its peak 3,000 years ago was part of an enormous trading network that stretched for hundreds of miles across the continent. It was - and is - also an e...

26 mi from route ~65 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$36.35 one way

$72.71 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 83 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$39.87	$79.75
premium	$4.61	$43.16	$86.32
diesel	$5.64	$52.83	$105.66

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$36

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 83.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	71.3	0	$24.97	$11.41
Efficient EV	59.5	0	$20.81	$9.51
EV Truck/SUV	95.1	1	$33.29	$15.22

Gas CO2

83 kg

EV CO2

28 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 hour ago

Origin

Morehouse Parish, LA

Late night in Morehouse Parish on Monday

Local time

3:38 AM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

S 5 mph 17% chance Live forecast

Destination

New Iberia, LA

Late night in New Iberia on Monday

Local time

3:38 AM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Mostly Cloudy

SE 5 mph 3% chance 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

4h 45m 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 Morehouse Parish, LA to New Iberia, LA covers 237.8 miles and takes about 4h 45m 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 118.9 miles from Morehouse Parish, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $36.35 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.

The route from Morehouse Parish, LA to New Iberia, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Morehouse Parish, LA to New Iberia, LA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in New Iberia, LA

National Parks Near This Route

Poverty Point National Monument

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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Very similar conditions

4h 45m on the road

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