How far is Sulphur, LA from Abbeville, LA?

The driving distance from Sulphur, LA to Abbeville, LA is about 90.5 miles (145.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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
90.45 mi
01h 53m
Flight
76.47 mi
123.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.47 mi
Kilometers
123.07 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.45 mi
Kilometers
145.57 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Abbeville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:50 AM CDT
Return by in Sulphur
Thu, Apr 23, 7:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sulphur
2026-04-23T03:56
Arrive Abbeville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sulphur
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
Jennings
LA

City in Louisiana, USA

From Sulphur
45.2 mi
00h 56m
To Abbeville
45.3 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Napoleon Street

    6 mi · 9 min · East Napoleon Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight

    18.6 mi · 22 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    36.4 mi · 39 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 1111: East Crowley

    1439 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    78 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Tower Road

    1651 ft · 35 sec · Tower Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Crowley Rayne Highway

    2866 ft · 49 sec · Crowley Rayne Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on East Hutchinson Avenue

    1576 ft · 29 sec · East Hutchinson Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Eastern Avenue

    9.6 mi · 13 min · North Eastern Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 13

    7 mi · 10 min · State Route 13

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Veteran Memorial Drive

    1866 ft · 32 sec · Veteran Memorial Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on West 1st Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · West 1st Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Drive

    7 mi · 10 min · Veterans Memorial Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on West Summers Drive

    130 m · 8 sec · West Summers Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Port Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Port Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Washington Street

    26 m · 8 sec · South Washington Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Magdalen Square

    74 m · 11 sec · South Magdalen Square

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Street

    59 m · 6 sec · South Jefferson Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Concord Street

    104 m · 9 sec · Concord Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South State Street

    27 m · 7 sec · South State Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Peace Street

    108 m · 11 sec · Peace Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Saint Charles Street

    121 m · 7 sec · South Saint Charles Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Saint Charles Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Napoleon Street
61 mi · 67%
North Eastern Avenue
9.64 mi · 11%
State Route 13
7.05 mi · 8%
Veterans Memorial Drive
6.98 mi · 8%
West 1st Street
2.09 mi · 2%
Port Street
1.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East Napoleon Street

Continue straight

36.4 mi · 00h 39m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
76.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jennings
00h 56m from Sulphur
Leave By
2:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sulphur and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Abbeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90.5 miles (145.6 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Jennings is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.2 miles from Sulphur and 45.3 miles from Abbeville.

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

The direct path is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 2:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.08 one way or $24.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sulphur and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Abbeville.

Stop Ideas Near Jennings

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

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

RAIL

Lake Charles

54 mi away
100 Ryan Street
RAIL

Lafayette

62 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

84 mi away
West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sulphur and Abbeville. Straight-line distance: 76.47 mi (123.07 km).

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#1 Sulphur

Suburb city of Lake Charles, located in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population20,120
Coordinates30.2365900, -93.3773800
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Abbeville

#2 Abbeville

Parish seat of Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population11,927
Coordinates29.9746500, -92.1342900
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Sulphur (-93.37738, 30.23659)
End: Abbeville (-92.13429, 29.97465)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.19 gal
12.08 L · about $12.08
Round trip
$24.16
6.38 gal · 24.16 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.7 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.08 $24.16
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.59 $27.17
Premium $4.63 $14.75 $29.51
Diesel $5.42 $17.27 $34.55

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sulphur and Abbeville. The current time is 03:56:29.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.