How far is Slidell, LA from Sulphur, LA?

The driving distance from Slidell, LA to Sulphur, LA is about 225.2 miles (362.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.6 miles (345.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m 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
225.18 mi
03h 28m
Flight
214.63 mi
345.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.63 mi
Kilometers
345.42 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.18 mi
Kilometers
362.4 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sulphur
Sun, Apr 12, 6:08 PM CDT
Return by in Slidell
Sun, Apr 12, 9:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Slidell
2026-04-12T14:40
Arrive Sulphur
Sun, Apr 12, 6:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 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
10:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Slidell
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
Grosse Tete
LA

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

From Slidell
111.8 mi
01h 44m
To Sulphur
113.3 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Slidell and Sulphur.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bouscaren Street

    67 m · 15 sec · Bouscaren Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    845 ft · 24 sec · 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Fremaux Avenue

    723 ft · 21 sec · Fremaux Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Front Street

    1 km · 1 min · Front Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Gause Boulevard West

    3 mi · 5 min · Gause Boulevard West

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Northshore Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Northshore Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Airport Road

    1520 ft · 29 sec · Airport Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1862 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway

    80.3 mi · 1 hr 27 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    128.7 mi · 2 hr 23 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 90 West

    1377 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    5.9 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Napoleon Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Slidell 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Florida Republic Parkway
213 mi · 94%
US 90 West
6.18 mi · 3%
Gause Boulevard West
3.01 mi · 1%
Northshore Boulevard
0.67 mi
Airport Road
0.64 mi
Front Street
0.64 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 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
214.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grosse Tete
01h 44m from Slidell
Leave By
10:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Slidell and Partly Cloudy near Sulphur.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Slidell to Sulphur?

The road trip is about 225.2 miles (362.4 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?

Grosse Tete is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.8 miles from Slidell and 113.3 miles from Sulphur.

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

The direct path is about 214.6 miles (345.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 10:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.11 one way or $60.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Slidell and Partly Cloudy near Sulphur.

Stop Ideas Near Grosse Tete

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

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

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

25 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

New Iberia

58 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lafayette

59 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

Hammond

94 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Slidell and Sulphur. Straight-line distance: 214.63 mi (345.42 km).

Slidell

#1 Slidell

City in Louisiana

Population27,541
Coordinates30.2751900, -89.7811700
Altitude1
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: Bouscaren Street (-89.78117, 30.275199)
End: East Napoleon Street (-93.377405, 30.236609)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 362 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.95 gal
30.08 L · about $30.11
Round trip
$60.21
15.9 gal · 60.16 L
Estimated CO2
70.7 kg one way
Round trip: 141.3 kg / 312 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.11 $60.21
Mid-grade $4.26 $33.86 $67.72
Premium $4.63 $36.77 $73.54
Diesel $5.42 $43.05 $86.10

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 · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Slidell and Sulphur. The current time is 14:40:14.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.