Clarksdale to New Iberia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

299 miles 481.2 km · straight line
373.8 miles estimated 601.5 km · driving distance
7h 31min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
194° SSW bearing direction

How far is Clarksdale from New Iberia?

The distance from Clarksdale to New Iberia is 299 miles (481.2 km) as the crow flies. New Iberia is located SSW of Clarksdale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 373.8 miles, taking about 7h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Clarksdale in Mississippi 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. 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 Clarksdale 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 Clarksdale to New Iberia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 31min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 1min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 8min $45–$131* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Clarksdale & New Iberia

Quick Facts

Clarksdale
34.20°N, 90.57°W
America/Chicago
53m 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 100 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 83.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients