How far is Baker, LA from Sulphur, LA?

The driving distance from Baker, LA to Sulphur, LA is about 146.2 miles (235.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.8 miles (215.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
146.21 mi
02h 19m
Flight
133.86 mi
215.43 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.86 mi
Kilometers
215.43 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.21 mi
Kilometers
235.31 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sulphur
Thu, Apr 23, 11:48 AM CDT
Return by in Baker
Thu, Apr 23, 2:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Baker
2026-04-23T09:28
Arrive Sulphur
Thu, Apr 23, 11:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Baker
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Duson
LA

Town of the United States

From Baker
73 mi
01h 09m
To Sulphur
73.2 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Baker and Sulphur.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Baker and Sulphur.

  1. 1

    Start on Groom Road

    5 m · 3 sec · Groom Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Scotland Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Scotland Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I 110 South: Baton Rouge

    93 m · 9 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on I 110 South: Baton Rouge

    1463 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 West: Lafayette

    2244 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    128.2 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 90 West

    1377 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    5.9 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Napoleon Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Baker and Sulphur.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
129 mi · 88%
US 90 West
6.18 mi · 4%
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Freeway
5.68 mi · 4%
Scotland Avenue
2.18 mi · 1%
Main Street
1.49 mi · 1%
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
0.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight left

128 mi · 02h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
133.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duson
01h 09m from Baker
Leave By
1:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Baker and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sulphur.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Baker to Sulphur?

The road trip is about 146.2 miles (235.3 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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?

Duson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73 miles from Baker and 73.2 miles from Sulphur.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 133.8 miles (215.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 1:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.54 one way or $39.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Baker and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sulphur.

Stop Ideas Near Duson

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Duson, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Duson.

RAIL

Lafayette

16 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

43 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lake Charles

99 mi away
100 Ryan Street
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

100 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Baker and Sulphur. Straight-line distance: 133.86 mi (215.43 km).

Baker

#1 Baker

Suburb city of Baton Rouge, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population12,999
Coordinates30.5882400, -91.1681600
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
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#2 Sulphur

Suburb city of Lake Charles, located in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population20,120
Coordinates30.2365900, -93.3773800
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Groom Road (-91.168154, 30.588267)
End: East Napoleon Street (-93.377405, 30.236609)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.16 gal
19.53 L · about $19.54
Round trip
$39.08
10.32 gal · 39.06 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.7 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.54 $39.08
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.98 $43.95
Premium $4.63 $23.87 $47.73
Diesel $5.42 $27.94 $55.88

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Louisiana · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Baker and Sulphur. The current time is 09:28:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.