How far is Crowley, LA from Sulphur, LA?

The driving distance from Crowley, LA to Sulphur, LA is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
61.58 mi
01h 01m
Flight
59.89 mi
96.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.89 mi
Kilometers
96.38 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.58 mi
Kilometers
99.1 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sulphur
Thu, Apr 23, 6:37 AM CDT
Return by in Crowley
Thu, Apr 23, 7:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crowley
2026-04-23T05:35
Arrive Sulphur
Thu, Apr 23, 6:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crowley
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Welsh
LA

Town in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Crowley
30.8 mi
00h 30m
To Sulphur
30.8 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

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 Crowley and Sulphur.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Hutchinson Avenue

    22 m · 4 sec · West Hutchinson Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Avenue F

    111 m · 18 sec · North Avenue F

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West 6th Street

    113 m · 16 sec · West 6th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Parkerson Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · North Parkerson Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    53.4 mi · 59 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 90 West

    1377 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    5.9 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Napoleon Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Parkerson Avenue
55 mi · 89%
US 90 West
6.18 mi · 10%
West 6th Street
0.07 mi
North Avenue F
0.07 mi
West Hutchinson Avenue
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

North Parkerson Avenue

Merge slight left

53.4 mi · 00h 59m

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
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
59.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Welsh
00h 30m from Crowley
Leave By
4:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Crowley 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 Crowley to Sulphur?

The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.1 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Welsh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.8 miles from Crowley and 30.8 miles from Sulphur.

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

The direct path is about 59.9 miles (96.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 4:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.22 one way or $16.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Welsh

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

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

RAIL

Lake Charles

38 mi away
100 Ryan Street
RAIL

Lafayette

78 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

99 mi away
West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crowley and Sulphur. Straight-line distance: 59.89 mi (96.38 km).

Crowley

#1 Crowley

City in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population12,520
Coordinates30.2140900, -92.3745800
Altitude6
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: West Hutchinson Avenue (-92.374613, 30.214148)
End: East Napoleon Street (-93.377405, 30.236609)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.23 L · about $8.22
Round trip
$16.44
4.34 gal · 16.46 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.22 $16.44
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.24 $18.48
Premium $4.63 $10.04 $20.07
Diesel $5.42 $11.75 $23.50

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 Crowley and Sulphur. The current time is 05:35:40.

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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.