How far is Sun, LA from Colt, LA?

The driving distance from Sun, LA to Colt, LA is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.2 miles (39 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.96 mi
00h 45m
Flight
24.25 mi
39.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.25 mi
Kilometers
39.02 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.96 mi
Kilometers
51.44 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colt
Thu, Apr 16, 11:22 AM CDT
Return by in Sun
Thu, Apr 16, 12:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sun
2026-04-16T10:36
Arrive Colt
Thu, Apr 16, 11:22 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sun
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
Pearl River
LA

Town of the United States

From Sun
16 mi
00h 22m
To Colt
16 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sun and Colt.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sun and Colt.

  1. 1

    Start on Highway 21

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 21

  2. 2

    Continue on Highway 41

    3251 ft · 55 sec · Highway 41

  3. 3

    Continue on Highway 3241

    13.7 mi · 19 min · Highway 3241

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 36

    1.3 mi · 2 min · State Route 36

  5. 5

    Continue on Hickory Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Hickory Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Highway 434

    5.4 mi · 10 min · Highway 434

  7. 7

    Continue on State Route 434

    1377 ft · 25 sec · State Route 434

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Highway 434

    1149 ft · 25 sec · Highway 434

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    1930 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  11. 11

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

    2028 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Northshore Boulevard

    3233 ft · 58 sec · Northshore Boulevard

  13. 13

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

    2390 ft · 42 sec · Gause Boulevard West

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gause Boulevard West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sun and Colt.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 3241
13.7 mi · 43%
Highway 434
6.03 mi · 19%
West Florida Republic Parkway
5.73 mi · 18%
Highway 21
2.17 mi · 7%
State Route 36
1.28 mi · 4%
Hickory Highway
0.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Highway 3241

Continue on Highway 3241

13.7 mi · 00h 19m

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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
24.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pearl River
00h 22m from Sun
Leave By
4:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sun and Mostly Sunny near Colt.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sun to Colt?

The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Pearl River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Sun and 16 miles from Colt.

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

The direct path is about 24.2 miles (39 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 4:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.28 one way or $8.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sun and Mostly Sunny near Colt.

Stop Ideas Near Pearl River

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Pearl River and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Picayune
Scenic stop 12.1 mi away

City of Picayune

Picayune , MS
203 Goodyear Blvd, Picayune, MS 39466
Rating 4.1/5 7 reviews City government office,Airport,City clerk's office,City courthouse,Nature preserve,Tourist information center
Slidell City Hall
Meeting point 11.2 mi away

Slidell City Hall

Slidell , LA
2055 2nd St, Slidell, LA 70458
Rating 2.8/5 11 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.1 mi away

Mandevile City Hall

Mandeville , LA
3101 E Causeway Approach, Mandeville, LA 70448
Corporate office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pearl River.

RAIL

Slidell

11 mi away
1827 Front Street
RAIL

Picayune

18 mi away
US 11 at Tate Street
UNK

New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal

57 mi away
1001 Loyola Avenue
BUS

Gulfport, MS

63 mi away
10015 US Highway 49

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sun and Colt. Straight-line distance: 24.25 mi (39.02 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Sun

Village in the northeastern corner of St.

Population498
Coordinates30.6490800, -89.8925700
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Colt

Colt is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.3018600, -89.8334000
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Sun (-89.89257, 30.64908)
End: Colt (-89.8334, 30.30186)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.27 L · about $4.28
Round trip
$8.56
2.26 gal · 8.54 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.28 $8.56
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.81 $9.63
Premium $4.63 $5.23 $10.45
Diesel $5.42 $6.12 $12.24

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Sun and Colt. The current time is 10:36:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.