How far is Rayne, LA from Sulphur, LA?

The driving distance from Rayne, LA to Sulphur, LA is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.2 miles (106.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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
68.24 mi
01h 07m
Flight
66.19 mi
106.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.19 mi
Kilometers
106.53 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.24 mi
Kilometers
109.82 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sulphur
Thu, Oct 15, 2:33 PM CDT
Return by in Rayne
Thu, Oct 15, 3:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rayne
2026-10-15T13:25
Arrive Sulphur
Thu, Oct 15, 2:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rayne
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
Welsh
LA

Town in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Rayne
34.1 mi
00h 33m
To Sulphur
34.2 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
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 Rayne and Sulphur.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Texas Avenue

    34 m · 4 sec · East Texas Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Adams Avenue

    2152 ft · 36 sec · South Adams Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto State Route 35

    140 m · 8 sec · State Route 35

  4. 4

    Continue on The Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · The Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1594 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    60.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 90 West

    1377 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    5.9 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Napoleon Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rayne and Sulphur.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
The Boulevard
61.3 mi · 90%
US 90 West
6.18 mi · 9%
South Adams Avenue
0.41 mi · 1%
State Route 35
0.09 mi
East Texas Avenue
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

The Boulevard

Merge slight left

60.5 mi · 01h 07m

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
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
66.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Welsh
00h 33m from Rayne
Leave By
4:16 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Rayne 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 Rayne to Sulphur?

The road trip is about 68.2 miles (109.8 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Welsh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.1 miles from Rayne and 34.2 miles from Sulphur.

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

The direct path is about 66.2 miles (106.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.43 one way or $18.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Welsh

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

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

RAIL

Lake Charles

38 mi away
100 Ryan Street
RAIL

Lafayette

78 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

99 mi away
West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rayne and Sulphur. Straight-line distance: 66.19 mi (106.53 km).

Rayne

#1 Rayne

City in Louisiana, United States

Population7,983
Coordinates30.2349300, -92.2684600
Altitude10
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: East Texas Avenue (-92.268461, 30.235118)
End: East Napoleon Street (-93.377405, 30.236609)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.41 gal
9.12 L · about $9.43
Round trip
$18.86
4.82 gal · 18.24 L
Estimated CO2
21.4 kg one way
Round trip: 42.8 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $9.43 $18.86
Mid-grade $4.38 $10.55 $21.09
Premium $4.78 $11.52 $23.04
Diesel $5.82 $14.03 $28.07

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 Rayne and Sulphur. The current time is 13:25:51.

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.