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Trip from New Iberia, LA to Hammond, LA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 23m

Distance

112.5 mi

181 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 14m ★
6 AM
2h 24m
8 AM
2h 43m
10 AM
2h 30m
12 PM
2h 29m
3 PM
2h 31m
5 PM
2h 42m
8 PM
2h 18m

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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Downtown Hammond, LA, LA

Hammond, LA

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Trip Overview

The drive from New Iberia, LA to Hammond, LA covers 112.5 miles and takes about 2h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 10, West Florida Republic Parkway, Main Highway 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 $16.99 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

56.2 miles from New Iberia, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 23m. Total distance: 112.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (74%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 23m highway drive covering 112.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and West Florida Republic Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 44.2 miles on I 10.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 44.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and West Florida Republic Parkway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 7.5 miles in near LA 31 / Main Highway.

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 2h 23m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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 25.2 miles (LA 352 / Henderson Highway): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

5
7.5 mi into trip | ~12m in | LA 31 / Main Highway

Enter roundabout onto LA 31 / Main Highway

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
23.2 mi into trip | ~37m in | LA 349 / Nina Highway

At end of road, turn right onto LA 349 / Nina Highway

Navigation decision point

5
25.2 mi into trip | ~41m in | LA 352 / Henderson Highway

At end of road, turn left onto LA 352 / Henderson Highway

Navigation decision point

7
70.3 mi into trip | ~1h 35m in

Take the exit toward I 12 East: Hammond

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 159 Toward I 12 East: Hammond
6
110.2 mi into trip | ~2h 19m in

Take the exit toward US 51 Business: Hammond, Ponchatoula

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 40 Toward US 51 Business: Hammond, Ponchatoula

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 10 44.2 mi 51m
West Florida Republic Parkway 39.2 mi 42m
Main Highway 10.4 mi 15m
Nursery Highway 6.5 mi 11m
Jane Street 2.5 mi 3m
Nina Highway 1.9 mi 3m
Southwest Railroad Avenue 1.8 mi 3m
Rue Principale Sud 1.1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 10 — 44.2 mi, about 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Julia Street

0.1 mi · 37 sec · Julia Street
2

Turn left onto LA 86; LA 182

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
3

Turn right onto LA 31

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Chestnut Street
4

Continue on LA 31

2.5 mi · 3 min · Jane Street
5

Continue on LA 31

3.9 mi · 5 min · Main Highway
6

Enter roundabout onto LA 31

126 ft · 2 sec · Main Highway
7

Continue on LA 31

0.9 mi · 1 min · Main Highway
8

Continue on LA 31

1.1 mi · 1 min · Rue Principale Sud
9

Continue on LA 31

0.6 mi · 54 sec · Rue Principale Nord
10

Continue on LA 31

5.6 mi · 8 min · Main Highway
11

Continue on LA 31

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Martin Street
12

Turn right onto LA 31

0.5 mi · 1 min · Bridge Street
13

At end of road, turn left onto LA 347

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Bridge Street Highway
14

Turn right onto LA 3039

1.2 mi · 2 min · Nursery Highway
15

Continue on LA 3039

0.7 mi · 1 min · Nursery Highway
16

At end of road, turn right onto LA 3039

4.6 mi · 8 min · Nursery Highway
17

At end of road, turn right onto LA 349

1.9 mi · 3 min · Nina Highway
18

At end of road, turn left onto LA 352

0.6 mi · 1 min · Henderson Highway
19

Enter roundabout

68 ft · 1 sec
20

Continue

0.3 mi · 37 sec
21

Merge onto I 10

44 mi · 51 min · I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 159 Toward I 12 East: Hammond Use the slight left / straight lanes.
23

Continue on I 12

39 mi · 42 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Exit 40 Toward US 51 Business: Hammond, Ponchatoula
25

Enter roundabout onto US 51 Business

283 ft · 4 sec · Veterans Avenue
26

Continue on US 51 Business

393 ft · 7 sec · Veterans Avenue
27

Enter roundabout onto US 51 Business

142 ft · 2 sec · Southwest Railroad Avenue
28

Continue on US 51 Business

1.8 mi · 3 min · Southwest Railroad Avenue
29

Turn left onto West Charles Street

406 ft · 19 sec · West Charles Street
30

Arrive at destination

West Charles Street

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 56.2 miles from New Iberia, LA, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.2 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 25 miles or 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 56.2 miles or 1h 18m 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 59m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hammond, 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 112.5 miles and 2h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from New Iberia, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 44.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 56.2 mi from New Iberia, LA · 1h 18m into the drive

city in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Breaux Bridge, LA

56 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

Breaux Bridge, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Baton Rouge, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 56.2 miles from New Iberia, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Hammond, LA

The final approach into Hammond, 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 Hammond, LA.

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

Tope La Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hammond, Louisiana

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $20 to $30 mile 112.5

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+19855427600

Visit website

Our Mom's Restaurant and Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Hammond, Louisiana

0.2 mi

Court Street Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Port Allen, Louisiana

0.8 mi

Tope La Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $20 to $30 mile 112.5

Hammond, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+19855427600

Visit website

Our Mom's Restaurant and Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 112.5

Hammond, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+19856625038

Visit website

Court Street Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 64.3

Port Allen, Louisiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+12253304669

Visit website

Josephine's Creole Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 8

St Martinville, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+13373422477

City Pork Jefferson

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 72.3

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+12256158880

Visit website

Maison Lacour French Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $50 to $10 mile 72.3

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 5:30–7 pm

Visit website

James Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 80.3

Denham Springs, Louisiana

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+12256659922

Visit website

Louisiana Lagniappe Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour Expensive mile 72.3

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 5–8:30 pm

+12257679991

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 112.5

Hammond, Louisiana

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+18889982546

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 112.5

Hammond, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Green Park Park & Charge

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 64.3

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 64.3

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 64.3

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 64.3

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Green Park Baton Rouge Electric Vehicle Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 64.3

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 64.3

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 80.3

Denham Springs, Louisiana

Hours: 4–8 pm

+12253044655

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

Burden Museum & Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 72.3

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12257633990

Visit website

Celebration Station Baton Rouge

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 72.3

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 12–9 pm

+12259247888

Visit website

13th Gate Escape, Louisiana's Ultimate Escape Games

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 64.3

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–10:15 pm

+12253891313

Visit website

USS KIDD Veterans Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 64.3

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 9:30 am–3:30 pm

+12253421942

Visit website

Riverfront Plaza & City Dock

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 64.3

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Louisiana Art & Science Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 64.3

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+12253445272

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.99 one way

$33.98 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $18.65 $37.30
premium $4.56 $20.19 $40.38
diesel $5.61 $24.84 $49.68

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 33.8 0 $11.81 $5.40
Efficient EV 28.1 0 $9.84 $4.50
EV Truck/SUV 45 0 $15.75 $7.20

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

New Iberia, LA

Late night in New Iberia on Saturday

Local time

4:21 AM

CDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hammond, LA

Late night in Hammond on Saturday

Local time

4:21 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Partly Cloudy

S 0 to 5 mph 0% 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

18 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

2h 23m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from New Iberia, LA to Hammond, LA covers 112.5 miles and takes about 2h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 10, West Florida Republic Parkway, Main Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 56.2 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 $16.99 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 23m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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 25.2 miles (LA 352 / Henderson Highway): Navigation decision point.

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

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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