Origin
Thibodaux, LA
Evening in Thibodaux on Wednesday
Local time
6:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Thibodaux, LA to New Iberia, LA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
78.9 mi
127 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Thibodaux, LA
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New Iberia, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Thibodaux, LA to New Iberia, LA covers 78.9 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jackson Street, Canal Boulevard, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.92 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
39.5 miles from Thibodaux, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 25m drive with frequent turns across 78.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jackson 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Thibodaux, LA to New Iberia, LA is easy. At 1h 25m 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 Thibodaux, LA to New Iberia, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson Street | — | — |
| Canal Boulevard | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Raceland-M C Express | — | — |
| LA 329 | — | — |
| Avery Island Road | — | — |
| Hwy 14 | — | — |
| Center Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Jackson Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thibodaux, LA and New Iberia, LA.
1
Start on Saint Mary Street
115 ft
·
6 sec
·
Saint Mary Street
2
Turn right onto Jackson Street
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Jackson Street
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Canal Boulevard
138 ft
·
2 sec
·
Canal Boulevard
4
Exit the roundabout onto Canal Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Canal Boulevard
5
Continue on Main Street
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
6
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
7
Turn left
5.9 mi
·
10 min
8
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
9
Merge slight left onto Raceland-M C Express
66 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
Raceland-M C Express
10
Take the exit slight right toward LA 329
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
LA 329
11
Turn right onto Avery Island Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Avery Island Road
12
At the end of the road, turn right onto Abbeville Hwy 14
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Abbeville Hwy 14
13
Continue on Center Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Street
14
Turn left onto East Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
East Washington Street
15
Turn right onto Julia Street
157 ft
·
7 sec
·
Julia Street
16
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 39.5 miles from Thibodaux, LA, or about 42m into the drive.
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 17 miles or 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.5 miles or 42m 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 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near New Iberia, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Thibodaux, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Thibodaux, LA
This is one driving day of about 78.9 miles and 1h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Thibodaux, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.5 mi from Thibodaux, LA · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.5 miles from Thibodaux, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.92 one way
$23.83 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $13.08 | $26.16 |
| premium | $4.56 | $14.16 | $28.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.42 | $34.84 |
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: 27.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.28 | $3.79 |
| Efficient EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.90 | $3.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.6 | 0 | $11.05 | $5.05 |
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
Evening in New Iberia on Wednesday
Local time
6:03 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Patterson, LA
39 mi in
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
1h 25m 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 Thibodaux, LA to New Iberia, LA covers 78.9 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jackson Street, Canal Boulevard, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.5 miles from Thibodaux, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.92 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 Thibodaux, LA to New Iberia, LA is easy. At 1h 25m 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 Thibodaux, LA to New Iberia, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Thibodaux, LA to New Iberia, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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