How far is Bogalusa, LA from Sulphur, LA?

The driving distance from Bogalusa, LA to Sulphur, LA is about 233.3 miles (375.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 213.5 miles (343.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
233.28 mi
03h 49m
Flight
213.5 mi
343.59 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
213.5 mi
Kilometers
343.59 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
233.28 mi
Kilometers
375.43 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sulphur
Thu, Apr 23, 4:41 AM CDT
Return by in Bogalusa
Thu, Apr 23, 8:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bogalusa
2026-04-23T00:52
Arrive Sulphur
Thu, Apr 23, 4:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bogalusa
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Grosse Tete
LA

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

From Bogalusa
115.3 mi
01h 54m
To Sulphur
117.9 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 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 Bogalusa and Sulphur.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Columbia Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Columbia Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Sullivan Drive

    12.2 mi · 18 min · Sullivan Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 21

    11.4 mi · 17 min · Highway 21

  4. 4

    Continue on Military Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Military Road

  5. 5

    Continue on East Boston Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Boston Street

  6. 6

    Continue on East 21st Avenue

    113 m · 7 sec · East 21st Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    57 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    60 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto West 21st Avenue

    1910 ft · 45 sec · West 21st Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Tyler Street

    2 mi · 4 min · South Tyler Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 21

    1.6 km · 2 min · Highway 21

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 12 West: Hammond

    1787 ft · 44 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway

    59.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    128.7 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 90 West

    1377 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    5.9 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Napoleon Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bogalusa 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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Florida Republic Parkway
192 mi · 82%
Highway 21
12.4 mi · 5%
Sullivan Drive
12.2 mi · 5%
US 90 West
6.18 mi · 3%
Military Road
4 mi · 2%
South Tyler Street
2.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Florida Republic Parkway

Keep slight left

129 mi · 02h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.8 mi
213.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grosse Tete
01h 54m from Bogalusa
Leave By
9:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bogalusa 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 Bogalusa to Sulphur?

The road trip is about 233.3 miles (375.4 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?

Grosse Tete is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.3 miles from Bogalusa and 117.9 miles from Sulphur.

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

The direct path is about 213.5 miles (343.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 9:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.17 one way or $62.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bogalusa and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sulphur.

Stop Ideas Near Grosse Tete

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Grosse Tete, 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 Grosse Tete.

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

25 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

New Iberia

58 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lafayette

59 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

Hammond

94 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bogalusa and Sulphur. Straight-line distance: 213.5 mi (343.59 km).

Bogalusa

#1 Bogalusa

City in Louisiana, United States

Population11,412
Coordinates30.7910200, -89.8486900
Altitude29
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: North Columbia Street (-89.84886, 30.791056)
End: East Napoleon Street (-93.377405, 30.236609)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 375 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.23 gal
31.16 L · about $31.17
Round trip
$62.33
16.46 gal · 62.32 L
Estimated CO2
73.1 kg one way
Round trip: 146.3 kg / 323 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $31.17 $62.33
Mid-grade $4.26 $35.05 $70.10
Premium $4.63 $38.06 $76.13
Diesel $5.42 $44.57 $89.13

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 Bogalusa and Sulphur. The current time is 00:52:04.

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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.