Origin
New Iberia, LA
Afternoon in New Iberia on Thursday
Local time
12:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Iberia, LA to Opelousas, LA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
57m
Distance
43.4 mi
70 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
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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Opelousas, LA
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
The drive from New Iberia, LA to Opelousas, LA covers 43.4 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Main Street, Old Spanish Trail, Old Spanish Trail Highway South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.55 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 43.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 57m drive with frequent turns across 43.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from New Iberia, LA to Opelousas, LA is easy. At 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New Iberia, LA to Opelousas, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Main Street | — | — |
| Old Spanish Trail | — | — |
| Old Spanish Trail Highway South | — | — |
| Southwest Frontage Road | — | — |
| Southwest Evangeline Thruway | — | — |
| Southeast Evangeline Thruway | — | — |
| Veterans Memorial Expressway | — | — |
| Charles I | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Iberia, LA and Opelousas, LA.
1
Start on Julia Street
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
Julia Street
2
Turn left onto East Main Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
3
Continue on Old Spanish Trail
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Old Spanish Trail
4
Turn straight onto Old Spanish Trail Highway South
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Old Spanish Trail Highway South
5
Continue on East Main Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
6
Continue on Southwest Frontage Road
0.5 mi
·
40 sec
·
Southwest Frontage Road
7
Take the ramp straight
1.3 mi
·
1 min
8
Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Evangeline Thruway
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
9
Continue on Southeast Evangeline Thruway
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Southeast Evangeline Thruway
10
Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
11
Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 190 West: Opelousas
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 190 West: Opelousas
13
Merge slight left
1.1 mi
·
1 min
14
Turn right onto South Union Street
387 ft
·
12 sec
·
South Union Street
15
Turn left onto East Bellevue Street
233 ft
·
16 sec
·
East Bellevue Street
16
Turn left onto South Main Street
157 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Main Street
17
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.7 mi from New Iberia, LA · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.7 miles from New Iberia, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Opelousas, LA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Opelousas, LA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.55 one way
$13.11 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $7.20 | $14.39 |
| premium | $4.56 | $7.79 | $15.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.58 | $19.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.08 |
| Efficient EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.80 | $1.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.08 | $2.78 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Opelousas, LA
Afternoon in Opelousas on Thursday
Local time
12:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°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
20 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
57m 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 Opelousas, LA covers 43.4 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Main Street, Old Spanish Trail, Old Spanish Trail Highway South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.7 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 $6.55 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.
The drive from New Iberia, LA to Opelousas, LA is easy. At 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New Iberia, LA to Opelousas, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from New Iberia, LA to Opelousas, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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