How far is Bastrop, LA from Sulphur, LA?
The driving distance from Bastrop, LA to Sulphur, LA is about 225.2 miles (362.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 195.7 miles (314.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Suburb town of Alexandria, located in Rapides Parish just north of Pineville, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bastrop and Sulphur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bastrop and Sulphur.
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Start on East Madison Avenue
1.9 mi · 2 min · East Madison Avenue
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Continue on New Monroe Road
16.8 mi · 19 min · New Monroe Road
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Continue on Sterlington Road
4.2 mi · 5 min · Sterlington Road
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive
93.5 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Continue on Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge
3004 ft · 43 sec · Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Macarthur Drive
4.3 mi · 7 min · Macarthur Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Masonic Circle
763 ft · 15 sec · Masonic Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Masonic Drive
78 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Masonic Drive
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Take the exit right
2324 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
17.4 mi · 20 min
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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 Bastrop and Sulphur.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive
93.5 mi · 01h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bastrop 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 Bastrop to Sulphur?
The road trip is about 225.2 miles (362.5 km) and usually takes 03h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ball is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.8 miles from Bastrop and 113.5 miles from Sulphur.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 195.7 miles (314.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.11 one way or $60.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bastrop and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sulphur.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bastrop and Sulphur. Straight-line distance: 195.69 mi (314.93 km).
#1 Bastrop
City in Louisiana
| Population | 9,688 |
| Coordinates | 32.7782800, -91.9114400 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| 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: 363 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $30.11 | $60.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $33.86 | $67.72 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $36.77 | $73.54 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $43.05 | $86.10 |
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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