Trip from New Iberia, LA to Bossier City, LA

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

4h 10m

Distance

231.6 mi

373 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 58m ★

6 AM

4h 11m

8 AM

4h 37m

10 AM

4h 20m

12 PM

4h 17m

3 PM

4h 21m

5 PM

4h 36m

8 PM

4h 3m

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

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seat of Iberia Parish, Louisiana, United States

New Iberia, LA

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Bossier City, LA

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Trip Overview

This 231.6-mile drive from New Iberia, Louisiana, to Bossier City, Louisiana, will take approximately 4 hours and 10 minutes of driving time. It's easily manageable as a single-day trip, so you won't need to break it up with an overnight stay. With an estimated fuel cost of $35, it's a budget-friendly journey. You'll be navigating a mix of local roads and expressways, including the Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, Veterans Memorial Expressway, and Southeast Evangeline Thruway. This route stays within the Southeast region of Louisiana, offering a consistent feel throughout.

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

115.8 miles from New Iberia, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 9m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 10m. Total distance: 231.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (4%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for much of this journey, with a highway share of about 40%. While you'll experience some stretches on more direct roadways, the personality of this route is defined by its frequent turns and transitions. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 197.8 miles along the Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, providing a more consistent pace before returning to more localized driving. This means you'll be actively engaged with the road, making it a dynamic rather than a monotonous experience.

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

There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 197.8 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 around 13.5 miles in near US 90; LA 182 / Southwest Evangeline Thruway.

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 4h 10m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 13.5 miles (US 90; LA 182 / Southwest Evangeline Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 228.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 228.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

13.5 mi into trip | ~20m 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

228.6 mi into trip | ~4h 4m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 20: Dallas, Monroe

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 20: Dallas, Monroe

228.8 mi into trip | ~4h 5m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 20 East: Monroe

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 20 East: Monroe

230.9 mi into trip | ~4h 8m in

Take the exit toward Traffic Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward Traffic Street

231.5 mi into trip | ~4h 10m in | Monroe Street

Turn left onto Monroe Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway	197.8 mi	3h 22m
Veterans Memorial Expressway	8.8 mi	9m
Southeast Evangeline Thruway	6 mi	9m
Old Spanish Trail Highway South	4.9 mi	7m
Old Spanish Trail	4.1 mi	6m
Southwest Evangeline Thruway	2.5 mi	2m
East Main Street	2.5 mi	4m
Purple Heart Recipients Highway	1.5 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway — 197.8 mi, about 3h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Julia Street

0.1 mi · 37 sec · Julia Street

Turn left onto LA 86; LA 182

1.6 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

Continue on LA 182

4.1 mi · 6 min · Old Spanish Trail

Turn straight onto LA 182

4.9 mi · 7 min · Old Spanish Trail Highway South

Continue on LA 182

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Main Street

Continue on LA 182

0.5 mi · 40 sec · Southwest Frontage Road

Take the ramp onto LA 182

1.3 mi · 1 min · LA 182

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 182

2.5 mi · 2 min · Southwest Evangeline Thruway

Continue on US 90; LA 182

6.0 mi · 9 min · Southeast Evangeline Thruway

Continue on I 49; LA 182

8.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway

Continue on I 49; US 167

198 mi · 3 hr 22 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward I 20: Dallas, Monroe

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 20 East: Monroe

Merge onto I 20

1.5 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward Traffic Street

Continue on Barksdale Boulevard

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Barksdale Boulevard

Turn left onto Monroe Street

78 ft · 2 sec · Monroe Street

Arrive at destination

Monroe Street

Trip Plan

Given the 4-hour, 10-minute duration, starting your drive in the morning from New Iberia is ideal to maximize daylight. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in when and where you choose to take a break. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before embarking on the 197.8-mile stretch on the Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, as services might be more spaced out during that segment. The $35 fuel cost is a good estimate, but it's always wise to have a little extra. This is a trip where you can easily depart and arrive within the same day.

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 115.8 miles from New Iberia, LA, or about 2h 9m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 197.8 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 51 miles or 1h 3m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 115.8 miles or 2h 9m 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 25m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bossier City, LA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving New Iberia, 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 New Iberia, LA

This is one driving day of about 231.6 miles and 4h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 miles from New Iberia, 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 Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway for about 197.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 115.8 mi from New Iberia, LA · 2h 9m into the drive

largest city and parish seat of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Alexandria, LA

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.

Popular next leg

Alexandria, LA to Bossier City, LA

124.3 mi · 2h 11m

Pacing Suggestions

Broussard, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 51 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Alexandria, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 115.8 miles from New Iberia, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 197.8 miles.

Arriving in Bossier City, LA

The final approach into Bossier City, 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 Bossier City, LA.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Bon Asian Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Shreveport, Louisiana

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 231.6

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+13182207373

Visit website

T-Coon's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Lafayette, Louisiana

1.5 mi

Bon Temps Grill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lafayette, Louisiana

2 mi

Bon Asian Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 231.6

Shreveport, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+13182207373

Visit website

T-Coon's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 16.5

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+13372330422

Visit website

Bon Temps Grill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 16.5

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13377068850

Visit website

Vermilionville Historic Village

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 16.5

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13372334077

Visit website

Whataburger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 231.6

Shreveport, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13188655254

Visit website

Sabores | Dominican Bar & Grill Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately mile 231.6

Shreveport, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13183512761

Visit website

Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30 mile 16.5

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13375340585

Visit website

Querbes Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 231.6

Shreveport, Louisiana

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+13186737775

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 231.6

Bossier City, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

InCharge Energy Charging Station

2.6 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 215

Stonewall, Louisiana

Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm

+18333994638

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 231.6

Shreveport, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 165.4

Natchitoches, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 115.8

Alexandria, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

New Iberia City Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

New Iberia, Louisiana

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13373692337

Visit website

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 16.5

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+13374178000

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$34.98 one way

$69.95 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 81 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$38.40	$76.79
premium	$4.56	$41.57	$83.14
diesel	$5.61	$51.13	$102.27

Estimated Tolls: $0.60

Southeast Evangeline Thruway (6 mi) $0.42

Southwest Evangeline Thruway (2.5 mi) $0.18

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$35

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 81 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	69.5	0	$24.32	$11.12
Efficient EV	57.9	0	$20.26	$9.26
EV Truck/SUV	92.6	1	$32.42	$14.82

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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

New Iberia, LA

Late night in New Iberia on Friday

Local time

1:01 AM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bossier City, LA

Late night in Bossier City on Friday

Local time

1:01 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

85°F

Alexandria, LA

116 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

6 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 10m 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 New Iberia, LA to Bossier City, LA covers 231.6 miles and takes about 4h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, Veterans Memorial Expressway, Southeast Evangeline Thruway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 115.8 miles from New Iberia, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.98 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.

This is a straightforward 4h 10m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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

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Trip from New Iberia, LA to Bossier City, LA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

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 Bossier City, LA

Nearby Places

Bon Asian Cafe

Bon Asian Cafe

T-Coon's Restaurant

Bon Temps Grill

Vermilionville Historic Village

Whataburger

Sabores | Dominican Bar & Grill Restaurant

Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant

Querbes Restaurant

ChargePoint Charging Station

InCharge Energy Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

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Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

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Same local time

6 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 10m on the road

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