How far is Mandeville, LA from Sulphur, LA?

The driving distance from Mandeville, LA to Sulphur, LA is about 207.6 miles (334.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 197.7 miles (318.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 44m 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
207.58 mi
03h 22m
Flight
197.74 mi
318.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
197.74 mi
Kilometers
318.23 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.58 mi
Kilometers
334.06 km
Drive Time
03h 22m

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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 03h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sulphur
Thu, Oct 15, 7:45 PM CDT
Return by in Mandeville
Thu, Oct 15, 11:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mandeville
2026-10-15T16:23
Arrive Sulphur
Thu, Oct 15, 7:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 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
10:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mandeville
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
Henderson
LA

Town in the U.

From Mandeville
103.6 mi
01h 41m
To Sulphur
104 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
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 Mandeville and Sulphur.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Monroe Street

    49 m · 10 sec · Monroe Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Girod Street

    2243 ft · 1 min · Girod Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Florida Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Florida Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 190

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Highway 190

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 190: North Causeway Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 12: Hammond, Slidell

    1288 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 12 West: Hammond

    1.5 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway

    62.7 mi · 1 hr 8 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    128.7 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 90 West

    1377 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    5.9 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Napoleon Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mandeville 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
13 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Florida Republic Parkway
195 mi · 94%
US 90 West
6.18 mi · 3%
US 190
1.96 mi · 1%
Highway 190
1.79 mi · 1%
Florida Street
0.99 mi
I 12 West
0.91 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 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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
197.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henderson
01h 41m from Mandeville
Leave By
10:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mandeville 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 Mandeville to Sulphur?

The road trip is about 207.6 miles (334.1 km) and usually takes 03h 22m 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?

Henderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.6 miles from Mandeville and 104 miles from Sulphur.

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

The direct path is about 197.7 miles (318.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 10:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.67 one way or $57.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Henderson

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 Henderson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.6 mi away

Parks City Hall

Parks , LA
1010 Martin St, Parks, LA 70582
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Henderson Mayor Office
Meeting point 7.7 mi away

Henderson Mayor Office

Henderson , LA
1007 Amy St, Henderson, LA 70517
Rating 2.3/5 3 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 7.7 mi away

Henderson Hall

Henderson , LA
1015 Amy St, Henderson, LA 70517
Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Henderson.

RAIL

Lafayette

24 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

34 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

61 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Schriever

113 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mandeville and Sulphur. Straight-line distance: 197.74 mi (318.23 km).

Mandeville

#1 Mandeville

Town in Louisiana, USA

Population12,559
Coordinates30.3582500, -90.0656300
Altitude2
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: Monroe Street (-90.065543, 30.358379)
End: East Napoleon Street (-93.377405, 30.236609)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 334 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.33 gal
27.73 L · about $28.67
Round trip
$57.35
14.66 gal · 55.46 L
Estimated CO2
65.1 kg one way
Round trip: 130.3 kg / 287 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $28.67 $57.35
Mid-grade $4.38 $32.08 $64.15
Premium $4.78 $35.04 $70.09
Diesel $5.82 $42.68 $85.37

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 Mandeville and Sulphur. The current time is 16:23:14.

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.