Athens, Georgia to New Iberia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

565 miles 909.2 km · straight line
677.9 miles estimated 1091 km · driving distance
13h 38min estimated drive time
$65 - $80 estimated fuel cost
~1h 38min flight time
243° WSW bearing direction

How far is Athens, Georgia from New Iberia?

The distance from Athens, Georgia to New Iberia is 565 miles (909.2 km) as the crow flies. New Iberia is located WSW of Athens, Georgia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 677.9 miles, taking about 13h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 38min. Both are located in United States — Athens, Georgia in Georgia and New Iberia in Louisiana.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Athens, Georgia 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.

How to Get from Athens, Georgia to New Iberia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 38min $65 - $80 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 22min $54–$102* Budget
Train ~17h 43min $81–$237* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Athens, Georgia & New Iberia

Quick Facts

Athens, Georgia
33.96°N, 83.38°W
America/New_York
228m elevation
New Iberia
30.00°N, 91.82°W
America/Chicago
5m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 188 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 44.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients