Origin
New Iberia, LA
Afternoon in New Iberia on Saturday
Local time
4:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Iberia, LA to Metairie, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 30m
Distance
128.5 mi
207 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 20m
★
6 AM
2h 30m
8 AM
2h 51m
10 AM
2h 37m
12 PM
2h 35m
3 PM
2h 38m
5 PM
2h 50m
8 PM
2h 24m
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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Metairie, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from New Iberia, LA to Metairie, LA covers 128.5 miles and takes about 2h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 90, I 310, I 10 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 104.4 miles on US 90. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.41 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
64.2 miles from New Iberia, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 90 | 104.4 mi | 1h 57m |
| I 310 | 11.1 mi | 12m |
| I 10 | 7.5 mi | 9m |
| Center Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Abbeville Hwy 14 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Causeway Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Avery Island Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 47th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 90
— 104.4 mi, about 1h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Iberia, LA and Metairie, 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
104 mi
·
1 hr 57 min
·
US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville, New Orleans
10
Continue on I 310
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 310
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1A
Toward I 10 East: New Orleans
12
Merge onto I 10
7.5 mi
·
9 min
·
I 10
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 228
Toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
Toward Causeway Boulevard South
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto North Causeway Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Causeway Boulevard
16
Turn left onto 46th Street
88 ft
·
5 sec
·
46th Street
17
Turn right onto North Causeway Boulevard
285 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Causeway Boulevard
18
Turn left onto 47th Street
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
47th Street
19
Arrive at destination
Fagot Avenue
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64.2 miles from New Iberia, LA, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.4 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 28 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.2 miles or 1h 14m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Metairie, 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 128.5 miles and 2h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from New Iberia, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 90 for about 104.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 64.2 miles from New Iberia, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 90 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 104.4 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 127.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
LA 182 / East Saint Peter Street
Turn right onto LA 182 / East Saint Peter Street
Navigation decision point
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 90
Merge onto US 90
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
118.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 East: New Orleans
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 1A
Toward I 10 East: New Orleans
8
127.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 26m in
Take the exit toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 228
Toward Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, Bonnabel...
7
127.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Causeway Boulevard South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Causeway Boulevard South
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.41 one way
$38.81 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $21.30 | $42.61 |
| premium | $4.56 | $23.06 | $46.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.37 | $56.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.6 | 0 | $13.49 | $6.17 |
| Efficient EV | 32.1 | 0 | $11.24 | $5.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.4 | 0 | $17.99 | $8.22 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Metairie, LA
Afternoon in Metairie on Saturday
Local time
4:01 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°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
1 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 30m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Discover the roots of jazz at the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. Located in the heart of the French Quarter, our park offers live performances, exhibits, and programs that celebrate the le...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 128.5
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
128.5 mi in 2h 30m, mostly highway — 104.4 mi of that is on US 90.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 104.4 mi on US 90.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 90 and I 310. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 182 / East Saint Peter Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 128.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway 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 3.3 miles (US 90): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 118.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
18 ft
-1 ft
Total Climb
10 ft
Total Descent
26 ft
Highest Point
18 ft
~9.2 mi in
Elevation Range
18 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from New Iberia, LA to Metairie, LA, road signs begin pointing toward New Orleans along the way.
New Orleans
107.6 mi in
|
~2h 3m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 30m. Total distance: 128.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 104.4 miles on US 90. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Metairie, LA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 182 / East Saint Peter Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (US 90): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 118.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Metairie, LA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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