Brownsville to New Iberia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

447.6 miles 720.3 km · straight line
537.1 miles estimated 864.4 km · driving distance
10h 48min estimated drive time
$52 - $64 estimated fuel cost
~1h 24min flight time
49° NE bearing direction

How far is Brownsville from New Iberia?

The distance from Brownsville to New Iberia is 447.6 miles (720.3 km) as the crow flies. New Iberia is located NE of Brownsville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 537.1 miles, taking about 10h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 24min. Both are located in United States — Brownsville 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 Brownsville 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 Brownsville to New Iberia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 48min $52 - $64 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 24min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 58min $43–$81* Budget
Train ~10h 16min $64–$188* Comfort

Quick Facts

Brownsville
25.90°N, 97.50°W
America/Chicago
10m 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 149 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 55.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients