How far is Sulphur, LA from Mandeville, LA?

The driving distance from Sulphur, LA to Mandeville, LA is about 207.4 miles (333.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 197.7 miles (318.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
207.34 mi
03h 56m
Flight
197.74 mi
318.23 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
197.74 mi
Kilometers
318.23 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.34 mi
Kilometers
333.68 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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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 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mandeville
Thu, Oct 15, 8:20 PM CDT
Return by in Sulphur
Fri, Oct 16, 12:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sulphur
2026-10-15T16:23
Arrive Mandeville
Thu, Oct 15, 8:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sulphur
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Henderson
LA

Town in the U.

From Sulphur
103.5 mi
01h 58m
To Mandeville
103.8 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
87°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    114 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward I 12 East: Hammond

    1.3 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway

    61.8 mi · 1 hr 7 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Covington, Mandeville

    1698 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 190 East: Mandeville

    2094 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 190 East, LA 22 West: Mandeville, Ponchatoula

    1659 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East: Mandeville, Fontainebleau State Park

    64 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Highway 190

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway 190

  12. 12

    Continue on Emerald Road

    1458 ft · 29 sec · Emerald Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Highway 190

    1870 ft · 34 sec · Highway 190

  14. 14

    Continue on Florida Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Florida Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Girod Street

    2243 ft · 1 min · Girod Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Monroe Street

    49 m · 4 sec · Monroe Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Napoleon Street
139 mi · 67%
West Florida Republic Parkway
61.8 mi · 30%
US 190 East
2.53 mi · 1%
Highway 190
1.62 mi · 1%
Florida Street
1.01 mi
I 12 East
0.78 mi
Longest Stretch

East Napoleon Street

Continue straight

114 mi · 02h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
197.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Henderson
01h 58m from Sulphur
Leave By
9:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sulphur and Sunny near Mandeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 207.4 miles (333.7 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?

Henderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.5 miles from Sulphur and 103.8 miles from Mandeville.

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

The direct path is about 197.7 miles (318.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.64 one way or $57.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sulphur and Sunny near Mandeville.

Stop Ideas Near Henderson

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Henderson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.4 mi away

Parks City Hall

Parks , LA
1010 Martin St, Parks, LA 70582
Rating 4.3/5 10 reviews Park
Henderson Mayor Office
Meeting point 7.6 mi away

Henderson Mayor Office

Henderson , LA
1007 Amy St, Henderson, LA 70517
Rating 2.3/5 3 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 7.5 mi away

Henderson Hall

Henderson , LA
1015 Amy St, Henderson, LA 70517
Event venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Henderson.

RAIL

Lafayette

24 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

34 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

61 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Schriever

113 mi away
Hwy 20 and Hwy 24

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sulphur and Mandeville. Straight-line distance: 197.74 mi (318.23 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Sulphur

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

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

#2 Mandeville

Town in Louisiana, USA

Population12,559
Coordinates30.3582500, -90.0656300
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Sulphur (-93.37738, 30.23659)
End: Mandeville (-90.06563, 30.35825)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 334 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.32 gal
27.7 L · about $28.64
Round trip
$57.27
14.64 gal · 55.4 L
Estimated CO2
65.1 kg one way
Round trip: 130.1 kg / 287 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $28.64 $57.27
Mid-grade $4.38 $32.03 $64.06
Premium $4.78 $35.00 $69.99
Diesel $5.82 $42.62 $85.25

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Sulphur and Mandeville. The current time is 16:23:18.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.