Origin
Saint Gabriel, LA
Late night in Saint Gabriel on Monday
Local time
4:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Gabriel, LA to New Iberia, LA
Drive Time
1h 51m
Distance
80.1 mi
129 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
6 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 43m
★
6 AM
1h 52m
8 AM
2h 8m
10 AM
1h 57m
12 PM
1h 56m
3 PM
1h 58m
5 PM
2h 7m
8 PM
1h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Gabriel, LA
Antonio Garcia Prats
New Iberia, LA
Wei Huang
Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Gabriel, LA to New Iberia, LA covers 80.1 miles and takes about 1h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Horace Wilkinson Bridge, Main Highway, Nicholson Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.6 miles on Horace Wilkinson Bridge. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.25 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
40.1 miles from Saint Gabriel, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 51m drive with frequent turns across 80.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Horace Wilkinson Bridge is the longest continuous segment at about 39.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 14 miles in.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 51m drive. You will face about 18 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles (I 10 / Horace Wilkinson Bridge): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
14 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the ramp toward I 10 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 10 West
5
14.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
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I 10 / Horace Wilkinson Bridge
Merge onto I 10 / Horace Wilkinson Bridge
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
53.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward LA 347: Henderson, Cecilia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward LA 347: Henderson, Cecilia
6
54.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
LA 347 / Grand Point Highway
Enter roundabout onto LA 347 / Grand Point Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
54.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
|
LA 347 / Grand Point Highway
Enter roundabout onto LA 347 / Grand Point Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Saint Gabriel, LA to New Iberia, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Cecilia along the way.
Cecilia
53.9 mi in
|
~1h 8m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Horace Wilkinson Bridge | 39.6 mi | 45m |
| Main Highway | 10.4 mi | 15m |
| Nicholson Drive | 9.7 mi | 15m |
| Nursery Highway | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| East Highway 30 | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| Jane Street | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Nina Highway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Rue Principale Sud | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Horace Wilkinson Bridge
— 39.6 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Gabriel, LA and New Iberia, LA.
1
Start on State Route 74
194 ft
·
10 sec
·
State Route 74
2
Turn left onto East Highway 30
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East Highway 30
3
Continue on Nicholson Extended
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Nicholson Extended
4
Continue on Nicholson Drive
9.7 mi
·
15 min
·
Nicholson Drive
5
Continue on Saint Louis Street
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Saint Louis Street
6
Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 West
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 10 West
7
Merge slight left onto Horace Wilkinson Bridge
40 mi
·
45 min
·
Horace Wilkinson Bridge
8
Take the exit slight right toward LA 347: Henderson, Cecilia
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
LA 347: Henderson, Cecilia
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Grand Point Highway
226 ft
·
5 sec
·
Grand Point Highway
10
Exit the roundabout onto Grand Point Highway
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Grand Point Highway
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grand Point Highway
131 ft
·
3 sec
·
Grand Point Highway
12
Exit the roundabout onto Grand Point Highway
154 ft
·
3 sec
·
Grand Point Highway
13
Turn slight left
184 ft
·
12 sec
14
Turn left onto Henderson Highway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Henderson Highway
15
Turn right onto Nina Highway
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Nina Highway
16
Turn left onto Nursery Highway
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Nursery Highway
17
Continue on Nursery Highway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Nursery Highway
18
At the end of the road, turn right onto Nursery Highway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Nursery Highway
19
At the end of the road, turn left onto Bridge Street Highway
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Bridge Street Highway
20
Turn right onto Bridge Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Bridge Street
21
Turn left onto Martin Street
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Martin Street
22
Continue on Main Highway
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Main Highway
23
Continue on Rue Principale Nord
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Rue Principale Nord
24
Continue on Rue Principale Sud
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Rue Principale Sud
25
Continue on Main Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Highway
26
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Highway
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Highway
27
Exit the roundabout onto Main Highway
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Highway
28
Continue on Jane Street
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Jane Street
29
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Chestnut Street
30
Turn left onto West Saint Peter Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Saint Peter Street
31
Turn right onto Julia Street
207 ft
·
9 sec
·
Julia Street
32
Arrive at your destination
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 40.1 miles from Saint Gabriel, LA, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.6 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 80 miles or 1h 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.1 miles or 52m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Iberia, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Saint Gabriel, 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 Saint Gabriel, LA
This is one driving day of about 80.1 miles and 1h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Saint Gabriel, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Horace Wilkinson Bridge for about 39.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.1 mi from Saint Gabriel, LA · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.1 miles from Saint Gabriel, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in New Iberia, LA
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.25 one way
$24.49 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $13.43 | $26.86 |
| premium | $4.61 | $14.54 | $29.08 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $17.80 | $35.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
6 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Acadian Village Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger
Baton Rouge, LA
Tesla
6 DCFC
Baton Rouge, LA
Baton Rouge, LA
RIVIAN_ADVENTURE
6 DCFC
Walmart 402 (Breaux Bridge, LA)
Breaux Bridge, LA
Electrify America
6 DCFC
Pilot Travel Center 274
Breaux Bridge, LA
eVgo Network
4 DCFC
Gerry Lane Chevrolet
Baton Rouge, LA
RED_E
2 DCFC
Gerry Lane Chevrolet
Baton Rouge, LA
Non-Networked
1 DCFC
Tesla: 1
RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1
Non-Networked: 1
RED_E: 1
Electrify America: 1
eVgo Network: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24 | 0 | $8.41 | $3.84 |
| Efficient EV | 20 | 0 | $7.01 | $3.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32 | 0 | $11.21 | $5.13 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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
New Iberia, LA
Late night in New Iberia on Monday
Local time
4:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Mostly Cloudy
SE 5 mph
3% 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
22 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
1h 51m 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 Saint Gabriel, LA to New Iberia, LA covers 80.1 miles and takes about 1h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Horace Wilkinson Bridge, Main Highway, Nicholson Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.1 miles from Saint Gabriel, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.25 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 1h 51m drive. You will face about 18 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 14 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles (I 10 / Horace Wilkinson Bridge): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Saint Gabriel, LA to New Iberia, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Cecilia along the way.
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