Abilene to New Iberia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Abilene from New Iberia?

The distance from Abilene to New Iberia is 497 miles (799.9 km) as the crow flies. New Iberia is located ESE of Abilene. By car, the driving distance is approximately 596.5 miles, taking about 12h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Abilene in Texas and New Iberia in Louisiana.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Abilene and New Iberia. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.