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2h 4m
Distance
89.8 mi
144 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oakdale, LA
Thiago Zanutim Lucas
New Iberia, LA
Wei Huang
The drive from Oakdale, LA to New Iberia, LA covers 89.8 miles and takes about 2h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Main Street, Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, LA 182 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.1 miles on West Main Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.73 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
44.9 miles from Oakdale, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
The drive from Oakdale, LA to New Iberia, LA covers 89.8 miles and takes about 2h 4m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near South 13th Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 4m 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: at 0.2 miles (South 13th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (LA 10 / State Route 10): Navigation decision point; at 44.1 miles (US 167): Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn right onto South 13th Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto LA 10 / State Route 10
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp onto US 167 toward I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 182 / Southwest Evangeline Thruway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 182 / Southwest Evangeline Thruway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Main Street | 18.1 mi | 27m |
| Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway | 14.6 mi | 15m |
| LA 182 | 12.3 mi | 18m |
| Oakdale Road | 9.8 mi | 14m |
| Veterans Memorial Expressway | 8.8 mi | 9m |
| Vidrine Road | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| US 90 | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| Oakdale Highway | 4.4 mi | 6m |
Step-by-step road directions between Oakdale, LA and New Iberia, LA.
Start on East 6th Avenue
Continue on East 6th Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto South 13th Street
Continue on East 5th Avenue
Turn left onto LA 10
Continue on LA 10
Continue on LA 10
Turn straight onto LA 10
Continue on LA 10
Continue on LA 10
Continue on LA 10
Continue on LA 10
Continue on US 167; LA 10
Continue on US 167; LA 10
Take the ramp onto US 167
Merge onto I 49; US 167
Continue on I 49; US 167
Continue on I 49; LA 182
Continue on US 90; LA 182
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 182
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 182
Take the exit onto LA 182
Turn right onto Julia Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.9 miles or 1h 7m 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 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Iberia, LA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Oakdale, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Oakdale, LA
This is one driving day of about 89.8 miles and 2h 4m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.9 mi from Oakdale, LA · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 44.9 miles from Oakdale, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into New Iberia, 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 New Iberia, LA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$13.73 one way
$27.46 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $15.06 | $30.11 |
| premium | $4.61 | $16.30 | $32.60 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $19.95 | $39.90 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.20
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.43 | $4.31 |
| Efficient EV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.86 | $3.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.9 | 0 | $12.57 | $5.75 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Oakdale on Monday
Local time
8:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Morning in New Iberia on Monday
Local time
8:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Along the Route
65°F
Newton, TX
45 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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