How far is Sulphur, LA from Saint Gabriel, LA?

The driving distance from Sulphur, LA to Saint Gabriel, LA is about 148.1 miles (238.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136 miles (218.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
148.09 mi
02h 53m
Flight
135.98 mi
218.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.98 mi
Kilometers
218.84 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.09 mi
Kilometers
238.33 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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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 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Gabriel
Thu, Oct 15, 4:21 PM CDT
Return by in Sulphur
Thu, Oct 15, 7:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sulphur
2026-10-15T13:27
Arrive Saint Gabriel
Thu, Oct 15, 4:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:42 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
Duson
LA

Town of the United States

From Sulphur
73.9 mi
01h 27m
To Saint Gabriel
74.2 mi
01h 27m

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
89°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 Saint Gabriel.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sulphur and Saint Gabriel.

  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

    109.4 mi · 2 hr 1 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 30

    1984 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    122 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Oklahoma Street

    151 m · 16 sec · Oklahoma Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Nicholson Drive

    9.4 mi · 15 min · Nicholson Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Nicholson Extended

    1.4 km · 1 min · Nicholson Extended

  9. 9

    Continue on East Highway 30

    3.3 mi · 5 min · East Highway 30

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Route 74

    59 m · 3 sec · State Route 74

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Route 74

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Napoleon Street
134 mi · 90%
Nicholson Drive
9.39 mi · 6%
East Highway 30
3.26 mi · 2%
Nicholson Extended
0.87 mi · 1%
LA 30
0.45 mi
Oklahoma Street
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

East Napoleon Street

Continue straight

109 mi · 02h 01m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
136 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Duson
01h 27m from Sulphur
Leave By
12:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sulphur and Sunny near Saint Gabriel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sulphur to Saint Gabriel?

The road trip is about 148.1 miles (238.3 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Duson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.9 miles from Sulphur and 74.2 miles from Saint Gabriel.

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

The direct path is about 136 miles (218.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.46 one way or $40.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Duson

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette

16 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

43 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lake Charles

99 mi away
100 Ryan Street
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

100 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sulphur and Saint Gabriel. Straight-line distance: 135.98 mi (218.84 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
Saint Gabriel

#2 Saint Gabriel

Human settlement in Iberville Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Population7,522
Coordinates30.2577000, -91.0992700
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Sulphur (-93.37738, 30.23659)
End: Saint Gabriel (-91.09927, 30.2577)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.23 gal
19.78 L · about $20.46
Round trip
$40.92
10.46 gal · 39.56 L
Estimated CO2
46.5 kg one way
Round trip: 93 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $20.46 $40.92
Mid-grade $4.38 $22.89 $45.77
Premium $4.78 $25.00 $50.01
Diesel $5.82 $30.45 $60.91

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 Saint Gabriel. The current time is 13:27:10.

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.