Dry Tortugas to New Iberia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

662.6 miles 1066.3 km · straight line
795.1 miles estimated 1279.6 km · driving distance
16h 0min estimated drive time
$77 - $94 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
306° NW bearing direction

How far is Dry Tortugas from New Iberia?

The distance from Dry Tortugas to New Iberia is 662.6 miles (1066.3 km) as the crow flies. New Iberia is located NW of Dry Tortugas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 795.1 miles, taking about 16h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Dry Tortugas in Florida 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 Dry Tortugas 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 Dry Tortugas to New Iberia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 0min $77 - $94 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 12min $64–$119* Budget
Train ~20h 48min $95–$278* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dry Tortugas & New Iberia

Quick Facts

Dry Tortugas
24.63°N, 82.87°W
America/New_York
0m 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 221 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 55 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients