New Iberia to The Colony: Road Trip Guide & Distance

366.7 miles 590.1 km · straight line
440 miles estimated 708.1 km · driving distance
8h 51min estimated drive time
$42 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
307° NW bearing direction

How far is New Iberia from The Colony?

The distance from New Iberia to The Colony is 366.7 miles (590.1 km) as the crow flies. The Colony is located NW of New Iberia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 440 miles, taking about 8h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — New Iberia in Louisiana and The Colony in Texas.

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 New Iberia and The Colony. 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 New Iberia to The Colony

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 51min $42 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 37min $35–$66* Budget
Train ~8h 24min $53–$154* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New Iberia & The Colony

Quick Facts

New Iberia
30.00°N, 91.82°W
America/Chicago
5m elevation
The Colony
33.09°N, 96.89°W
America/Chicago
180m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 122 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients