How far is Sulphur, LA from Westwego, LA?
The driving distance from Sulphur, LA to Westwego, LA is about 214.4 miles (345.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 194.8 miles (313.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 21m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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 Westwego.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sulphur and Westwego.
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Start on East Napoleon Street
6 mi · 9 min · East Napoleon Street
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Take the ramp straight
18.6 mi · 22 min
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Continue straight
181.1 mi · 3 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge
862 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridge
1782 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Clearview Parkway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Clearview Parkway
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Continue on South Clearview Parkway
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Clearview Parkway
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Continue on Huey P. Long Bridge
1.4 mi · 2 min · Huey P. Long Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 18 East: Bridge City, Westwego
2124 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Bridge City Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Bridge City Avenue
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Continue on River Road
2513 ft · 54 sec · River Road
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Turn right onto Louisiana Street
3093 ft · 1 min · Louisiana Street
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Turn left onto 4th Street
1943 ft · 43 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Avenue E
648 ft · 33 sec · Avenue E
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Turn left onto 5th Street
26 m · 4 sec · 5th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sulphur and Westwego.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East Napoleon Street
Continue straight
181 mi · 03h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sulphur and Sunny near Westwego.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sulphur to Westwego?
The road trip is about 214.4 miles (345.1 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?
Maringouin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.1 miles from Sulphur and 107.4 miles from Westwego.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 194.8 miles (313.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.61 one way or $59.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sulphur and Sunny near Westwego.
Stop Ideas Near Maringouin
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 Maringouin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sulphur and Westwego. Straight-line distance: 194.77 mi (313.46 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 Westwego
City in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 8,297 |
| Coordinates | 29.9060400, -90.1423000 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Westwego (-90.1423, 29.90604)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 345 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
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 | $29.61 | $59.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $33.13 | $66.25 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $36.19 | $72.38 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $44.08 | $88.16 |
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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