How far is Sulphur, LA from Vinton, LA?
The driving distance from Sulphur, LA to Vinton, LA is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Louisiana, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sulphur and Vinton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sulphur and Vinton.
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Start on East Napoleon Street
7 m · 8 sec · East Napoleon Street
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Turn left onto South Huntington Street
2663 ft · 55 sec · South Huntington Street
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Continue on Ruth Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Ruth Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1899 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Creole Nature Trail All-American Road
11.3 mi · 12 min · Creole Nature Trail All-American Road
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 108: Vinton
1170 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Gum Cove Road
1728 ft · 34 sec · Gum Cove Road
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Continue on Center Street
1 km · 1 min · Center Street
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Turn left onto Horridge Street
12 m · 2 sec · Horridge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Horridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sulphur and Vinton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Creole Nature Trail All-American Road
Merge slight left onto Creole Nature Trail All-American Road
11.3 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sulphur and Sunny near Vinton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sulphur to Vinton?
The road trip is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Carlyss is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Sulphur and 7.1 miles from Vinton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sulphur and Sunny near Vinton.
Stop Ideas Near Carlyss
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 Carlyss.
Lake Charles
Beaumont
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sulphur and Vinton. Straight-line distance: 12.58 mi (20.24 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 Vinton
Town in Louisiana
| Population | 3,211 |
| Coordinates | 30.1907600, -93.5812700 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vinton (-93.58127, 30.19076)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.96 | $3.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $2.19 | $4.38 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.39 | $4.78 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $2.91 | $5.82 |
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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