How far is Sulphur, LA from Grambling, LA?
The driving distance from Sulphur, LA to Grambling, LA is about 202.1 miles (325.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 163 miles (262.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 36m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The capital of Louisiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sulphur and Grambling.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sulphur and Grambling.
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Start on East Napoleon Street
6 mi · 9 min · East Napoleon Street
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Take the ramp straight
17.3 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 165: Kinder, Alexandria
2422 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left
135 m · 12 sec
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Continue straight
78.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Masonic Circle
1799 ft · 34 sec · Masonic Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Masonic Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · Masonic Drive
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Continue on Fenner Street
657 ft · 20 sec · Fenner Street
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Turn left onto Overton Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Overton Street
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Continue on Casson Street
2881 ft · 50 sec · Casson Street
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Take the ramp straight
1115 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pineville Expressway
47.4 mi · 59 min · Pineville Expressway
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Continue on West Court Street
21.7 mi · 28 min · West Court Street
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Continue on South Hudson Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · South Hudson Avenue
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Continue on Old Winnfield Road
4 mi · 7 min · Old Winnfield Road
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Continue on Quitman Highway
11.9 mi · 14 min · Quitman Highway
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
4.4 mi · 6 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West California Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · West California Avenue
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Turn right onto Rwe Jones Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · Rwe Jones Drive
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Turn right onto College Avenue
722 ft · 38 sec · College Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
590 ft · 26 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sulphur and Grambling.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 165
Continue straight
78.3 mi · 01h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Sulphur and Mostly Sunny near Grambling.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sulphur to Grambling?
The road trip is about 202.1 miles (325.3 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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?
Alexandria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.2 miles from Sulphur and 100.9 miles from Grambling.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 163 miles (262.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.1 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 8:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.00 one way or $54.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sulphur and Mostly Sunny near Grambling.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sulphur and Grambling. Straight-line distance: 163.06 mi (262.42 km).
#1 Sulphur
Suburb city of Lake Charles, located in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 20,120 |
| Coordinates | 30.2365900, -93.3773800 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Grambling
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 5,114 |
| Coordinates | 32.5276500, -92.7140400 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grambling (-92.71404, 32.52765)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 325 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $27.00 | $54.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $30.37 | $60.73 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $32.98 | $65.95 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $38.61 | $77.22 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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