How far is Natchitoches, LA from Sulphur, LA?
The driving distance from Natchitoches, LA to Sulphur, LA is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.7 miles (171.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 32m 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 02h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Natchitoches and Sulphur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Natchitoches and Sulphur.
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Start on Rue Front
150 m · 8 sec · Rue Front
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Continue on Jefferson Street
3256 ft · 57 sec · Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto University Parkway
8.3 mi · 12 min · University Parkway
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Continue on LA 117
41.5 mi · 1 hr · LA 117
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Merge slight left onto Alexandria Highway
1981 ft · 26 sec · Alexandria Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North 6th Street
96 m · 4 sec · North 6th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North 6th Street
2 mi · 2 min · North 6th Street
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Merge slight left onto South 5th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South 5th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on South 5th Street
1511 ft · 33 sec · South 5th Street
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Continue on Main Street
12.9 mi · 18 min · Main Street
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Continue on Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway
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Continue on North Pine Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · North Pine Street
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Turn left onto West 1st Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · West 1st Street
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Continue on Highway 171
37.5 mi · 43 min · Highway 171
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Continue on Martin Luther King Highway
4.5 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Highway
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Take the exit slight right
2158 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
5.7 mi · 7 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 Natchitoches 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.
LA 117
Continue on LA 117
41.5 mi · 01h 00m
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 Natchitoches 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 Natchitoches to Sulphur?
The road trip is about 121.6 miles (195.7 km) and usually takes 02h 46m 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?
Rosepine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.1 miles from Natchitoches and 56.5 miles from Sulphur.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.7 miles (171.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.78 one way or $33.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Natchitoches and Mostly Sunny near Sulphur.
Stop Ideas Near Rosepine
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Lake Charles
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Natchitoches and Sulphur. Straight-line distance: 106.71 mi (171.73 km).
#1 Natchitoches
Small city and the parish seat of Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 17,190 |
| Coordinates | 31.7607200, -93.0862700 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| 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: 196 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $16.78 | $33.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $18.77 | $37.55 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $20.51 | $41.02 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $24.98 | $49.96 |
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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