New Iberia to West Gulfport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

165 miles 265.6 km · straight line
206.3 miles estimated 332 km · driving distance
4h 9min estimated drive time
$20 - $24 estimated fuel cost
~50min flight time
80° E bearing direction

How far is New Iberia from West Gulfport?

The distance from New Iberia to West Gulfport is 165 miles (265.6 km) as the crow flies. West Gulfport is located E of New Iberia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 206.3 miles, taking about 4h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 50min. Both are located in United States — New Iberia in Louisiana and West Gulfport in Mississippi.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for New Iberia and West Gulfport. 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 West Gulfport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 4h 9min $20 - $24 Flexible stops
Fly ~50min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~4h 59min $17–$31* Budget
Train ~3h 57min $25–$72* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between New Iberia & West Gulfport

Quick Facts

New Iberia
30.00°N, 91.82°W
America/Chicago
5m elevation
West Gulfport
30.40°N, 89.09°W
America/Chicago
8m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 55 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 14 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 150.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients