How far is Sulphur, LA from Ville Platte, LA?
The driving distance from Sulphur, LA to Ville Platte, LA is about 86.4 miles (139 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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 54m.
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.
City in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sulphur and Ville Platte.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sulphur and Ville Platte.
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Start on East Napoleon Street
6 mi · 9 min · East Napoleon Street
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Take the ramp straight
17.3 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 165: Kinder, Alexandria
2422 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left
135 m · 12 sec
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Continue straight
18.5 mi · 22 min
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Turn right onto 3rd Avenue
13 mi · 15 min · 3rd Avenue
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Continue on Basile Eunice Highway
13.2 mi · 15 min · Basile Eunice Highway
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Turn left onto North C C Duson Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North C C Duson Street
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Turn right onto State Route 29
4.1 mi · 7 min · State Route 29
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Continue on Chatangia Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Chatangia Road
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Continue on Chataniger Road
106 m · 7 sec · Chataniger Road
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Continue on South 1st Street
2754 ft · 56 sec · South 1st Street
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Turn right onto Vine Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Vine Street
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Continue on Chataiginer Road
1651 ft · 33 sec · Chataiginer Road
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Continue on Chataignier Road
7.4 mi · 13 min · Chataignier Road
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Continue on Rue Chataignier Sud
1.5 km · 2 min · Rue Chataignier Sud
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Chataignier Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sulphur and Ville Platte.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
US 165
Continue straight
18.5 mi · 00h 22m
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 Ville Platte.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sulphur to Ville Platte?
The road trip is about 86.4 miles (139 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Kinder is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.2 miles from Sulphur and 43.2 miles from Ville Platte.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 2:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.93 one way or $23.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sulphur and Sunny near Ville Platte.
Stop Ideas Near Kinder
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 Kinder.
Lake Charles
Lafayette
New Iberia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sulphur and Ville Platte. Straight-line distance: 72.87 mi (117.27 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 Ville Platte
Town in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 7,047 |
| Coordinates | 30.6879700, -92.2715200 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ville Platte (-92.27152, 30.68797)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.93 | $23.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $13.35 | $26.69 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.58 | $29.16 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $17.76 | $35.52 |
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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