How far is Jennings, LA from Sulphur, LA?
The driving distance from Jennings, LA to Sulphur, LA is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43 miles (69.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jennings and Sulphur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jennings and Sulphur.
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Start on East Plaquemine Street
87 m · 15 sec · East Plaquemine Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
669 ft · 24 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Academy Avenue
1708 ft · 49 sec · West Academy Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Elton Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Elton Road
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Continue on State Route 26
765 ft · 20 sec · State Route 26
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Turn left
1606 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
36.6 mi · 41 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 Jennings and Sulphur.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 26
Merge slight left
36.6 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Jennings 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 Jennings to Sulphur?
The road trip is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Iowa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Jennings and 22.6 miles from Sulphur.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43 miles (69.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 4:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.26 one way or $12.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jennings and Mostly Sunny near Sulphur.
Stop Ideas Near Iowa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Iowa.
Lake Charles
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Beaumont
New Iberia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jennings and Sulphur. Straight-line distance: 43.01 mi (69.22 km).
#1 Jennings
City in Louisiana, USA
| Population | 9,660 |
| Coordinates | 30.2224300, -92.6570800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.91 | $6.26 | $12.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.65 | $15.30 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $9.32 | $18.63 |
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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