Louisville to New Iberia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

666.7 miles 1072.9 km · straight line
834.7 miles actual route 1343.3 km · driving distance
15h 19min estimated drive time
$80 - $99 estimated fuel cost
~1h 50min flight time
213° SSW bearing direction

How far is Louisville from New Iberia?

The distance from Louisville to New Iberia is 666.7 miles (1072.9 km) as the crow flies. New Iberia is located SSW of Louisville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 834.7 miles, taking about 15h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Louisville in Kentucky 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Louisville and New Iberia. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Louisville to New Iberia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 19min $80 - $99 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 23min $67–$125* Budget
Train ~19h 55min $100–$292* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Louisville & New Iberia

Quick Facts

Louisville
38.25°N, 85.76°W
America/New_York
142m 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 222 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 56 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 37.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM