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

399.9 miles 643.6 km · straight line
479.9 miles estimated 772.3 km · driving distance
9h 39min estimated drive time
$46 - $57 estimated fuel cost
~1h 18min flight time
127° SE bearing direction

How far is Gainesville, Texas from New Iberia?

The distance from Gainesville, Texas to New Iberia is 399.9 miles (643.6 km) as the crow flies. New Iberia is located SE of Gainesville, Texas. By car, the driving distance is approximately 479.9 miles, taking about 9h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 18min. Both are located in United States — Gainesville, Texas 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 Gainesville, Texas 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, Texas to New Iberia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 39min $46 - $57 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 18min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 35min $38–$72* Budget
Train ~9h 10min $58–$168* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Gainesville, Texas & New Iberia

Quick Facts

Gainesville, Texas
33.63°N, 97.13°W
America/Chicago
229m 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 133 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 62.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients