How far is Abbeville, LA from Sulphur, LA?
The driving distance from Abbeville, LA to Sulphur, LA is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Louisiana, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Abbeville and Sulphur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abbeville and Sulphur.
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Start on North Saint Charles Street
1347 ft · 23 sec · North Saint Charles Street
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Continue on North Saint Charles Street
123 m · 7 sec · North Saint Charles Street
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Turn straight onto North State Street
1482 ft · 33 sec · North State Street
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Turn left onto West Summers Drive
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Summers Drive
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Drive
7 mi · 10 min · Veterans Memorial Drive
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Continue on East 1st Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · East 1st Street
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Continue on Veteran Memorial Drive
1866 ft · 33 sec · Veteran Memorial Drive
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Turn right onto State Route 13
7 mi · 10 min · State Route 13
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Continue on South Eastern Avenue
9.6 mi · 13 min · South Eastern Avenue
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Turn right onto East Hutchinson Avenue
1576 ft · 27 sec · East Hutchinson Avenue
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Continue on Crowley Rayne Highway
2866 ft · 49 sec · Crowley Rayne Highway
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Turn left onto Tower Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Tower Road
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Take the ramp left
1753 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
54.8 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90 West
1377 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right
5.9 mi · 9 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Napoleon Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Abbeville and Sulphur.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Tower Road
Merge slight left
54.8 mi · 01h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Abbeville to Sulphur?
The road trip is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km) and usually takes 01h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jennings is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.5 miles from Abbeville and 45.6 miles from Sulphur.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:12 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.16 one way or $24.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Abbeville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sulphur.
Stop Ideas Near Jennings
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Abbeville and Sulphur. Straight-line distance: 76.47 mi (123.07 km).
#1 Abbeville
Parish seat of Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 11,927 |
| Coordinates | 29.9746500, -92.1342900 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sulphur
Suburb city of Lake Charles, located in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 20,120 |
| Coordinates | 30.2365900, -93.3773800 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Napoleon Street (-93.377405, 30.236609)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 147 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $12.16 | $24.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $13.67 | $27.34 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $14.85 | $29.69 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $17.38 | $34.76 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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