How far is Denham Springs, LA from Sulphur, LA?

The driving distance from Denham Springs, LA to Sulphur, LA is about 151 miles (243 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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
151.02 mi
02h 24m
Flight
145.3 mi
233.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.3 mi
Kilometers
233.84 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.02 mi
Kilometers
243.04 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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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 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sulphur
Thu, Oct 15, 4:55 PM CDT
Return by in Denham Springs
Thu, Oct 15, 7:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Denham Springs
2026-10-15T14:30
Arrive Sulphur
Thu, Oct 15, 4:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Denham Springs
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
Scott
LA

Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Denham Springs
75.4 mi
01h 12m
To Sulphur
75.6 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Denham Springs and Sulphur.

  1. 1

    Start on Benton Street

    70 m · 19 sec · Benton Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Centerville Street Northwest

    93 m · 13 sec · Centerville Street Northwest

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Range Avenue

    2018 ft · 36 sec · North Range Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1386 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    128.7 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 90 West

    1377 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    5.9 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Napoleon Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Denham Springs 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
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Florida Republic Parkway
142 mi · 94%
US 90 West
6.18 mi · 4%
Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard
2.02 mi · 1%
North Range Avenue
0.38 mi
Centerville Street Northwest
0.06 mi
Benton Street
0.04 mi
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 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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
145.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scott
01h 12m from Denham Springs
Leave By
1:40 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Denham Springs and Mostly Sunny near Sulphur.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Denham Springs to Sulphur?

The road trip is about 151 miles (243 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Scott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.4 miles from Denham Springs and 75.6 miles from Sulphur.

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

The direct path is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 1:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.85 one way or $41.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Denham Springs and Mostly Sunny near Sulphur.

Stop Ideas Near Scott

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette

8 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

36 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

91 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lake Charles

108 mi away
100 Ryan Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Denham Springs and Sulphur. Straight-line distance: 145.3 mi (233.84 km).

Denham Springs

#1 Denham Springs

City in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population9,842
Coordinates30.4874000, -90.9575300
Altitude13
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: Benton Street (-90.957149, 30.487404)
End: East Napoleon Street (-93.377405, 30.236609)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.33 gal
20.17 L · about $20.85
Round trip
$41.70
10.66 gal · 40.34 L
Estimated CO2
47.4 kg one way
Round trip: 94.7 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $20.85 $41.70
Mid-grade $4.38 $23.32 $46.65
Premium $4.78 $25.48 $50.97
Diesel $5.82 $31.04 $62.07

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Denham Springs and Sulphur. The current time is 14:30:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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