Origin
New Iberia, LA
Afternoon in New Iberia on Thursday
Local time
4:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Iberia, LA to Franklin, LA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
36m
Distance
28.7 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
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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Franklin, LA
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
The drive from New Iberia, LA to Franklin, LA covers 28.7 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 90, Iberia Street, Center Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.6 miles on US 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.33 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 28.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 36m highway drive covering 28.7 miles, with most of the trip on US 90 and Iberia Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 22.6 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 13 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 22.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and Iberia Street. 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
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 36m drive. You will face about 9 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 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~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
|
~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
|
~3m in
|
LA 329 / Avery Island Road
Turn left onto LA 329 / Avery Island Road
Navigation decision point
4
25.9 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward LA 3211: Franklin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward LA 3211: Franklin
4
27 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Chatsworth Road
Turn right onto Chatsworth Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 90 | 22.6 mi | 24m |
| Iberia Street | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Center Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Abbeville Hwy 14 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Northwest Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Avery Island Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Chatsworth Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Saint Peter Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 90
— 22.6 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Iberia, LA and Franklin, 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
23 mi
·
24 min
·
US 90
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward LA 3211: Franklin
10
Turn left onto LA 3211
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Boulevard
11
Turn right onto Chatsworth Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Chatsworth Road
12
Turn left onto Iberia Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Iberia Street
13
Arrive at destination
Iberia Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.33 one way
$8.67 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.76 | $9.52 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.15 | $10.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Franklin, LA
Afternoon in Franklin on Thursday
Local time
4:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
21 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
36m 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 Franklin, LA covers 28.7 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 90, Iberia Street, Center 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 14.3 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 $4.33 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 36m drive. You will face about 9 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 Franklin, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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