Bowling Green, Kentucky to New Iberia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

573.3 miles 922.6 km · straight line
687.9 miles estimated 1107.1 km · driving distance
13h 50min estimated drive time
$66 - $81 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
214° SW bearing direction

How far is Bowling Green, Kentucky from New Iberia?

The distance from Bowling Green, Kentucky to New Iberia is 573.3 miles (922.6 km) as the crow flies. New Iberia is located SW of Bowling Green, Kentucky. By car, the driving distance is approximately 687.9 miles, taking about 13h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Bowling Green, Kentucky in Kentucky 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 Bowling Green, Kentucky 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 Bowling Green, Kentucky to New Iberia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 50min $66 - $81 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 36min $55–$103* Budget
Train ~17h 59min $83–$241* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bowling Green, Kentucky & New Iberia

Quick Facts

Bowling Green, Kentucky
36.99°N, 86.44°W
America/Chicago
161m 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 191 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 48 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients