How far is Opelousas, LA from Sulphur, LA?
The driving distance from Opelousas, LA to Sulphur, LA is about 102.8 miles (165.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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 01h 36m.
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 Opelousas and Sulphur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Opelousas and Sulphur.
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Start on South Main Street
72 m · 8 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Landry Street
5.8 mi · 7 min · East Landry Street
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Continue on Lawler Highway
21.5 mi · 24 min · Lawler Highway
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Continue on Basile Eunice Highway
6.4 mi · 7 min · Basile Eunice Highway
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Continue on Main Street
13 mi · 15 min · Main Street
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Turn left
18.1 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit right
2324 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
17.4 mi · 20 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 Opelousas and Sulphur.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Lawler Highway
Continue on Lawler Highway
21.5 mi · 00h 24m
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 Opelousas 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 Opelousas to Sulphur?
The road trip is about 102.8 miles (165.5 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Kinder is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.3 miles from Opelousas and 58.5 miles from Sulphur.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 3:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.20 one way or $28.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Opelousas and Mostly Sunny near Sulphur.
Stop Ideas Near Kinder
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 Kinder.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Opelousas and Sulphur. Straight-line distance: 79.91 mi (128.61 km).
#1 Opelousas
Parish seat of St.
| Population | 15,562 |
| Coordinates | 30.5335300, -92.0815100 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| 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: 165 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $14.20 | $28.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $15.88 | $31.77 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $17.36 | $34.71 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $21.14 | $42.27 |
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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