Origin
New Iberia, LA
Afternoon in New Iberia on Thursday
Local time
2:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Iberia, LA to Donaldsonville, LA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 2m
Distance
91.6 mi
147 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 53m
★
6 AM
2h 2m
8 AM
2h 20m
10 AM
2h 8m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 9m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 57m
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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Donaldsonville, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Iberia, LA to Donaldsonville, LA covers 91.6 miles and takes about 2h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 90, LA 70, Marguerite Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 45.9 miles on US 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.83 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
45.8 miles from New Iberia, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 91.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 2m highway drive covering 91.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 90 and LA 70. The longest continuous stretch is about 45.9 miles on US 90.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 90 is the longest continuous segment at about 45.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and LA 70. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 182 / East Saint Peter Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 2m drive. You will face about 11 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 182 / East Saint Peter Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (LA 14 / Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (LA 329 / Avery Island Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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LA 182 / East Saint Peter Street
Turn right onto LA 182 / East Saint Peter Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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LA 14 / Center Street
Turn right onto LA 14 / Center Street
Navigation decision point
3
2.4 mi into trip
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~4m in
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LA 329 / Avery Island Road
Turn left onto LA 329 / Avery Island Road
Navigation decision point
4
49.5 mi into trip
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~57m in
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LA 70 / 9th Street
Turn left onto LA 70 / 9th Street
Navigation decision point
6
50 mi into trip
|
~57m in
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LA 70 / Marguerite Street
At end of road, turn right onto LA 70 / Marguerite Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 90 | 45.9 mi | 50m |
| LA 70 | 16.7 mi | 26m |
| Marguerite Street | 15.6 mi | 23m |
| Highway 1 | 9.4 mi | 15m |
| Center Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Abbeville Hwy 14 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Avery Island Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 9th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 90
— 45.9 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Iberia, LA and Donaldsonville, LA.
1
Start on Julia Street
207 ft
·
13 sec
·
Julia Street
2
Turn right onto LA 182
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
East Saint Peter Street
3
Turn right onto LA 14
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Street
4
Continue on LA 14
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Abbeville Hwy 14
5
Turn left onto LA 329
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Avery Island Road
6
Take the ramp
75 ft
·
3 sec
7
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
8
Merge onto US 90
46 mi
·
50 min
·
US 90
9
Take the exit onto US 90 Business
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 90 Business
10
Turn left onto LA 70
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
9th Street
11
At end of road, turn right onto LA 70
16 mi
·
23 min
·
Marguerite Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto LA 70
17 mi
·
26 min
·
LA 70
13
Turn left onto LA 1
9.4 mi
·
15 min
·
Highway 1
14
Turn left onto LA 1
11 ft
·
0 sec
·
West 10th Street
15
Arrive at destination
LA 1
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 45.8 miles from New Iberia, LA, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 45.9 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 20 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.8 miles or 52m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Donaldsonville, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving New Iberia, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 91.6 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from New Iberia, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 90 for about 45.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.8 mi from New Iberia, LA · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45.8 miles from New Iberia, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Donaldsonville, LA
The final approach into Donaldsonville, 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 Donaldsonville, 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
$13.83 one way
$27.67 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $15.19 | $30.37 |
| premium | $4.56 | $16.44 | $32.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.22 | $40.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.5 | 0 | $9.62 | $4.40 |
| Efficient EV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.01 | $3.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.6 | 0 | $12.82 | $5.86 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Donaldsonville, LA
Afternoon in Donaldsonville on Thursday
Local time
2:24 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
2h 2m 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 New Iberia, LA to Donaldsonville, LA covers 91.6 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 90, LA 70, Marguerite Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.8 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 $13.83 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 2h 2m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 182 / East Saint Peter Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (LA 14 / Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (LA 329 / Avery Island Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from New Iberia, LA to Donaldsonville, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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