How far is Colt, LA from Sun, LA?

The driving distance from Colt, LA to Sun, LA is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (39 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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
37.44 mi
00h 51m
Flight
24.25 mi
39.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.25 mi
Kilometers
39.02 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.44 mi
Kilometers
60.25 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sun
Thu, Apr 16, 9:55 AM CDT
Return by in Colt
Thu, Apr 16, 10:47 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colt
2026-04-16T09:04
Arrive Sun
Thu, Apr 16, 9:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Colt
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
Pearl River
LA

Town of the United States

From Colt
16 mi
00h 25m
To Sun
21.4 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Colt and Sun.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Colt and Sun.

  1. 1

    Start on Gause Boulevard West

    2390 ft · 44 sec · Gause Boulevard West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northshore Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Northshore Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Airport Road

    1520 ft · 29 sec · Airport Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1862 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 434: Lacombe, Saint Tammany

    2126 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Highway 434

    5.6 mi · 10 min · Highway 434

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hickory Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hickory Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on State Route 36

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Route 36

  10. 10

    Turn left

    8.1 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 3241

    5.5 mi · 7 min · Highway 3241

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 41

    3259 ft · 55 sec · Highway 41

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway 21

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 21

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 21

    97 m · 9 sec · Highway 21

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Highway 21

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Colt and Sun.

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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Florida Republic Parkway
5.59 mi · 15%
Highway 434
5.56 mi · 15%
Highway 3241
5.54 mi · 15%
Highway 21
2.28 mi · 6%
State Route 36
1.3 mi · 3%
Hickory Highway
0.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

8.14 mi · 00h 12m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
24.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pearl River
00h 25m from Colt
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Colt and Mostly Sunny near Sun.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Colt to Sun?

The road trip is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Pearl River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Colt and 21.4 miles from Sun.

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

The direct path is about 24.2 miles (39 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.00 one way or $10.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Colt and Mostly Sunny near Sun.

Stop Ideas Near Pearl River

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Pearl River and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Picayune
Scenic stop 12 mi away

City of Picayune

Picayune , MS
203 Goodyear Blvd, Picayune, MS 39466
Rating 4.1/5 7 reviews City government office,Airport,City clerk's office,City courthouse,Nature preserve,Tourist information center
Slidell City Hall
Meeting point 11.3 mi away

Slidell City Hall

Slidell , LA
2055 2nd St, Slidell, LA 70458
Rating 2.8/5 11 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.2 mi away

Mandevile City Hall

Mandeville , LA
3101 E Causeway Approach, Mandeville, LA 70448
Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pearl River.

RAIL

Slidell

11 mi away
1827 Front Street
RAIL

Picayune

18 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

57 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
BUS

Gulfport, MS

63 mi away
10015 US Highway 49

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colt and Sun. Straight-line distance: 24.25 mi (39.02 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Colt

Colt is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.3018600, -89.8334000
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
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#2 Sun

Village in the northeastern corner of St.

Population498
Coordinates30.6490800, -89.8925700
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Gause Boulevard West (-89.833384, 30.301987)
End: Highway 21 (-89.892648, 30.649105)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
5 L · about $5.00
Round trip
$10.00
2.64 gal · 10 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.00 $10.00
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.62 $11.24
Premium $4.63 $6.11 $12.21
Diesel $5.42 $7.15 $14.30

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Colt and Sun. The current time is 09:04:19.

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.