How far is Sulphur, LA from Broussard, LA?

The driving distance from Sulphur, LA to Broussard, LA is about 121.3 miles (195.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
121.26 mi
02h 35m
Flight
96.62 mi
155.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.62 mi
Kilometers
155.5 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.26 mi
Kilometers
195.15 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Broussard
Wed, Apr 22, 10:39 PM CDT
Return by in Sulphur
Thu, Apr 23, 1:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sulphur
2026-04-22T20:04
Arrive Broussard
Wed, Apr 22, 10:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:18 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
Basile
LA

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

From Sulphur
60.6 mi
01h 17m
To Broussard
60.6 mi
01h 17m

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
80°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Broussard.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Napoleon Street

    6 mi · 9 min · East Napoleon Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight

    17.3 mi · 20 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward US 165: Kinder, Alexandria

    2422 ft · 59 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left

    135 m · 12 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    18.5 mi · 22 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    13 mi · 15 min · 3rd Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Basile Eunice Highway

    27.8 mi · 32 min · Basile Eunice Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on West Landry Street

    4.4 mi · 5 min · West Landry Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto West Vine Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · West Vine Street

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria

    1815 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

    7.2 mi · 8 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 10: Lebeau

    2464 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto State Highway 10

    1285 ft · 23 sec · State Highway 10

  14. 14

    Continue on State Route 10

    6 mi · 9 min · State Route 10

  15. 15

    Continue on La 10

    2.2 mi · 3 min · La 10

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1848 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto La 361

    6.9 mi · 12 min · La 361

  18. 18

    Continue on State Route 107

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Route 107

  19. 19

    Continue on State Route 107

    2.7 mi · 5 min · State Route 107

  20. 20

    Continue on State Route 107

    4 mi · 7 min · State Route 107

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Barron Road

    121 m · 17 sec · Barron Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Barron Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Basile Eunice Highway
27.8 mi · 23%
East Napoleon Street
23.4 mi · 19%
US 165
19 mi · 16%
3rd Avenue
13 mi · 11%
State Route 107
7.34 mi · 6%
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
7.23 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Basile Eunice Highway

Continue on Basile Eunice Highway

27.8 mi · 00h 32m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
96.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Basile
01h 17m from Sulphur
Leave By
1:18 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 Broussard.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 121.3 miles (195.2 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Basile is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.6 miles from Sulphur and 60.6 miles from Broussard.

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

The direct path is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 1:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.21 one way or $32.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38 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 Broussard.

Stop Ideas Near Basile

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette

63 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

Lake Charles

65 mi away
100 Ryan Street
RAIL

New Iberia

91 mi away
West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sulphur and Broussard. Straight-line distance: 96.62 mi (155.5 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
Broussard

#2 Broussard

Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette and St.

Population13,076
Coordinates30.8932500, -91.9434500
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Sulphur (-93.37738, 30.23659)
End: Broussard (-91.94345, 30.89325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 195 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.28 gal
16.2 L · about $16.21
Round trip
$32.42
8.56 gal · 32.4 L
Estimated CO2
38 kg one way
Round trip: 76.1 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.21 $32.42
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.23 $36.46
Premium $4.63 $19.80 $39.59
Diesel $5.42 $23.18 $46.35

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 Broussard. The current time is 20:04:08.

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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.