Gainesville, Florida to New Iberia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

569.4 miles 916.4 km · straight line
683.3 miles estimated 1099.7 km · driving distance
13h 45min estimated drive time
$66 - $81 estimated fuel cost
~1h 39min flight time
275° W bearing direction

How far is Gainesville, Florida from New Iberia?

The distance from Gainesville, Florida to New Iberia is 569.4 miles (916.4 km) as the crow flies. New Iberia is located W of Gainesville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 683.3 miles, taking about 13h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 39min. Both are located in United States — Gainesville, Florida 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 Gainesville, Florida 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 Gainesville, Florida to New Iberia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 45min $66 - $81 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 39min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~16h 30min $55–$102* Budget
Train ~17h 53min $82–$239* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gainesville, Florida & New Iberia

Quick Facts

Gainesville, Florida
29.65°N, 82.32°W
America/New_York
50m 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 190 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 47 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 43.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients