Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 52m
Distance
82.9 mi
133 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Iberia, LA
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Denham Springs, LA
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The drive from New Iberia, LA to Denham Springs, LA covers 82.9 miles and takes about 1h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 10, Main Highway, West Florida Republic Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.2 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.52 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
41.5 miles from New Iberia, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 52m. Total distance: 82.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 1h 52m highway drive covering 82.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and Main Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 44.2 miles on I 10.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Main Highway. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.5 miles in near LA 31 / Main Highway.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 82.9 miles you will encounter 17 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 7.5 miles (LA 31 / Main Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 23.2 miles (LA 349 / Nina Highway): Navigation decision point; at 70.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Enter roundabout onto LA 31 / Main Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
At end of road, turn right onto LA 349 / Nina Highway
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward I 12 East: Hammond
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward LA 3002: Denham Springs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward LA 3002 North: Downtown Historic District, Denham Springs
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 44.2 mi | 51m |
| Main Highway | 10.4 mi | 15m |
| West Florida Republic Parkway | 9.2 mi | 10m |
| Nursery Highway | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| Jane Street | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Nina Highway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Rue Principale Sud | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between New Iberia, LA and Denham Springs, LA.
Start on Julia Street
Turn left onto LA 86; LA 182
Turn right onto LA 31
Continue on LA 31
Continue on LA 31
Enter roundabout onto LA 31
Continue on LA 31
Continue on LA 31
Continue on LA 31
Continue on LA 31
Continue on LA 31
Turn right onto LA 31
At end of road, turn left onto LA 347
Turn right onto LA 3039
Continue on LA 3039
At end of road, turn right onto LA 3039
At end of road, turn right onto LA 349
At end of road, turn left onto LA 352
Enter roundabout
Continue
Merge onto I 10
Take the exit
Continue on I 12
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto LA 3002
Continue on LA 3002
Continue on LA 3002
Continue on Eugene Street
Continue on LA 16
Turn left onto Centerville Street Northeast
Turn right onto Benton Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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 18 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.5 miles or 1h 1m 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Denham Springs, LA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving New Iberia, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from New Iberia, LA
This is one driving day of about 82.9 miles and 1h 52m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.5 mi from New Iberia, LA · 1h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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.
A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 41.5 miles from New Iberia, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Denham Springs, 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.
Regular Gas
$12.52 one way
$25.04 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $13.74 | $27.49 |
| premium | $4.56 | $14.88 | $29.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.30 | $36.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.70 | $3.98 |
| Efficient EV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.25 | $3.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.2 | 0 | $11.61 | $5.31 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in New Iberia on Thursday
Local time
8:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Morning in Denham Springs on Thursday
Local time
8:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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