How far is Sulphur, LA from Addis, LA?

The driving distance from Sulphur, LA to Addis, LA is about 139.7 miles (224.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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
139.7 mi
02h 41m
Flight
126.26 mi
203.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.26 mi
Kilometers
203.19 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.7 mi
Kilometers
224.82 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Addis
Thu, Apr 23, 12:06 AM CDT
Return by in Sulphur
Thu, Apr 23, 2:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sulphur
2026-04-22T21:24
Arrive Addis
Thu, Apr 23, 12:06 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:06 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
Duson
LA

Town of the United States

From Sulphur
69.7 mi
01h 20m
To Addis
70 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    107.9 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 1: Port Allen, Plaquemine

    1232 ft · 23 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 1 South: Plaquemine

    698 ft · 17 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on LA 1 South: Plaquemine

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Highway 1 South

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Highway 1 South

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward 1st Street

    693 ft · 14 sec · 1st Street

  9. 9

    Continue on 1st Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · 1st Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
0 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Napoleon Street
132 mi · 95%
Highway 1 South
4.88 mi · 3%
LA 1 South
1.19 mi · 1%
1st Street
0.9 mi · 1%
LA 1
0.23 mi
Longest Stretch

East Napoleon Street

Continue straight

108 mi · 01h 59m

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
02h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
126.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duson
01h 20m from Sulphur
Leave By
1:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sulphur and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Addis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 139.7 miles (224.8 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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?

Duson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.7 miles from Sulphur and 70 miles from Addis.

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

The direct path is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 1:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.67 one way or $37.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sulphur and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Addis.

Stop Ideas Near Duson

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette

16 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

43 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lake Charles

99 mi away
100 Ryan Street
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

100 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sulphur and Addis. Straight-line distance: 126.26 mi (203.19 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
Addis

#2 Addis

Town in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, US

Population6,464
Coordinates30.3538000, -91.2653900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Sulphur (-93.37738, 30.23659)
End: Addis (-91.26539, 30.3538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.93 gal
18.66 L · about $18.67
Round trip
$37.34
9.86 gal · 37.32 L
Estimated CO2
43.8 kg one way
Round trip: 87.6 kg / 193 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.67 $37.34
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.00 $41.99
Premium $4.63 $22.80 $45.60
Diesel $5.42 $26.70 $53.39

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 Addis. The current time is 21:24:54.

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.