How far is Sulphur, LA from Slidell, LA?

The driving distance from Sulphur, LA to Slidell, LA is about 224.9 miles (361.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.6 miles (345.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m 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
224.89 mi
03h 29m
Flight
214.63 mi
345.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.63 mi
Kilometers
345.42 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
224.89 mi
Kilometers
361.92 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Slidell
Sun, Apr 12, 4:30 PM CDT
Return by in Sulphur
Sun, Apr 12, 7:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sulphur
2026-04-12T13:00
Arrive Slidell
Sun, Apr 12, 4:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 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
10:02 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
Grosse Tete
LA

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

From Sulphur
111.7 mi
01h 44m
To Slidell
113.2 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    79.5 mi · 1 hr 26 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Airport Drive, North Shore Boulevard

    2028 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Northshore Boulevard

    3233 ft · 1 min · Northshore Boulevard

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gause Boulevard West

    3 mi · 5 min · Gause Boulevard West

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Front Street

    1 km · 1 min · Front Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Fremaux Avenue

    723 ft · 19 sec · Fremaux Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 3rd Street

    845 ft · 19 sec · 3rd Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Bouscaren Street

    67 m · 10 sec · Bouscaren Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bouscaren Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Napoleon Street
139 mi · 62%
West Florida Republic Parkway
79.5 mi · 35%
Gause Boulevard West
3.04 mi · 1%
I 12 East
0.78 mi
Front Street
0.64 mi
Northshore Boulevard
0.61 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 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
214.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grosse Tete
01h 44m from Sulphur
Leave By
10:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Sulphur and Mostly Sunny near Slidell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 224.9 miles (361.9 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?

Grosse Tete is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.7 miles from Sulphur and 113.2 miles from Slidell.

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

The direct path is about 214.6 miles (345.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.07 one way or $60.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Sulphur and Mostly Sunny near Slidell.

Stop Ideas Near Grosse Tete

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

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

BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

25 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

New Iberia

58 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lafayette

59 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

Hammond

94 mi away
404 N.E. Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sulphur and Slidell. Straight-line distance: 214.63 mi (345.42 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
Slidell

#2 Slidell

City in Louisiana

Population27,541
Coordinates30.2751900, -89.7811700
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: East Napoleon Street (-93.377405, 30.236609)
End: Bouscaren Street (-89.78117, 30.275199)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 362 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.94 gal
30.04 L · about $30.07
Round trip
$60.14
15.88 gal · 60.08 L
Estimated CO2
70.6 kg one way
Round trip: 141.1 kg / 311 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.07 $60.14
Mid-grade $4.26 $33.82 $67.63
Premium $4.63 $36.72 $73.45
Diesel $5.42 $43.00 $85.99

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 · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Sulphur and Slidell. The current time is 13:00:47.

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