How far is Sulphur, LA from Leesville, LA?
The driving distance from Sulphur, LA to Leesville, LA is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Allen Parish
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sulphur and Leesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sulphur and Leesville.
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Start on East Napoleon Street
6 mi · 9 min · East Napoleon Street
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Take the ramp straight
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Opelousas Street
553 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on I-10 Service Road
676 ft · 14 sec · I-10 Service Road
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Turn right onto Opelousas Street
1218 ft · 26 sec · Opelousas Street
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Turn left onto North Martin Luther King Highway
5 mi · 8 min · North Martin Luther King Highway
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Continue on Highway 171
37.5 mi · 43 min · Highway 171
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Continue on East 1st Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street
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Continue on Mahlon Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Mahlon Street
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Continue on Shirley Street
1065 ft · 20 sec · Shirley Street
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Turn right onto North Pine Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · North Pine Street
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Continue on Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway
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Continue on Lake Charles Highway
12.9 mi · 17 min · Lake Charles Highway
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Continue on South 5th Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · South 5th Street
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Turn right onto East Texas Street
872 ft · 38 sec · East Texas Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Texas Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sulphur and Leesville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Highway 171
Continue on Highway 171
37.5 mi · 00h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sulphur and Sunny near Leesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sulphur to Leesville?
The road trip is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Reeves is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Sulphur and 39 miles from Leesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 3:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.80 one way or $21.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sulphur and Sunny near Leesville.
Stop Ideas Near Reeves
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Reeves.
Lake Charles
Lafayette
Beaumont
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sulphur and Leesville. Straight-line distance: 63.04 mi (101.46 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 Leesville
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 5,523 |
| Coordinates | 31.1435200, -93.2610000 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
End: Leesville (-93.261, 31.14352)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $3.91 | $10.80 | $21.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $12.08 | $24.16 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $13.20 | $26.39 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $16.07 | $32.14 |
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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