How far is Sulphur, LA from Morgan City, LA?

The driving distance from Sulphur, LA to Morgan City, LA is about 151.4 miles (243.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.1 miles (217.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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
151.38 mi
02h 58m
Flight
135.12 mi
217.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.12 mi
Kilometers
217.45 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.38 mi
Kilometers
243.62 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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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 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morgan City
Thu, Oct 15, 3:28 PM CDT
Return by in Sulphur
Thu, Oct 15, 6:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sulphur
2026-10-15T12:30
Arrive Morgan City
Thu, Oct 15, 3:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:32 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
Scott
LA

Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Sulphur
75.6 mi
01h 29m
To Morgan City
75.8 mi
01h 29m

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
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sulphur and Morgan City.

  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

    56.1 mi · 1 hr

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 182

    1334 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    93 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto North University Avenue

    4 mi · 7 min · North University Avenue

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Evangeline Thruway

    154 m · 8 sec · Southeast Evangeline Thruway

  8. 8

    Continue on Southwest Evangeline Thruway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Southwest Evangeline Thruway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Morgan Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Morgan Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Fairfield Drive

    549 ft · 20 sec · East Fairfield Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto St Etienne Road

    1 mi · 4 min · St Etienne Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Young Street

    3032 ft · 52 sec · Young Street

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    2434 ft · 31 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    995 ft · 13 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    885 ft · 12 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1151 ft · 15 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    54.6 mi · 1 hr

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    1166 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Freret Street

    70 m · 8 sec · Freret Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Federal Avenue

    876 ft · 26 sec · Federal Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Brashear Avenue

    33 m · 2 sec · Brashear Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brashear Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Napoleon Street
80.7 mi · 53%
Veterans Memorial Expressway
56.6 mi · 37%
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
4.64 mi · 3%
North University Avenue
3.98 mi · 3%
North Morgan Avenue
1.58 mi · 1%
Ambassador Caffery Parkway
1.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Napoleon Street

Continue straight

56.1 mi · 01h 00m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
135.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scott
01h 29m from Sulphur
Leave By
12:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sulphur and Sunny near Morgan City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sulphur to Morgan City?

The road trip is about 151.4 miles (243.6 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Scott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.6 miles from Sulphur and 75.8 miles from Morgan City.

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

The direct path is about 135.1 miles (217.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 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 12:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.89 one way or $41.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Scott

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette

8 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

36 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

91 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lake Charles

108 mi away
100 Ryan Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sulphur and Morgan City. Straight-line distance: 135.12 mi (217.45 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
Morgan City

#2 Morgan City

City in Louisiana, United States

Population10,742
Coordinates29.6993700, -91.2067700
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Sulphur (-93.37738, 30.23659)
End: Morgan City (-91.20677, 29.69937)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.34 gal
20.22 L · about $20.89
Round trip
$41.78
10.68 gal · 40.44 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 94.9 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $20.89 $41.78
Mid-grade $4.38 $23.37 $46.74
Premium $4.78 $25.53 $51.06
Diesel $5.82 $31.09 $62.19

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 Morgan City. The current time is 12:30:04.

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.