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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on Highway 21
2.2 mi · 3 min · Highway 21
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Continue on Highway 41
3251 ft · 55 sec · Highway 41
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Continue on Highway 3241
13.7 mi · 19 min · Highway 3241
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 36
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Route 36
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Continue on Hickory Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Hickory Highway
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Turn left onto Highway 434
5.4 mi · 10 min · Highway 434
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Continue on State Route 434
1377 ft · 25 sec · State Route 434
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Turn straight onto Highway 434
1149 ft · 25 sec · Highway 434
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Take the ramp left
1930 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
5.7 mi · 6 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Airport Drive, North Shore Boulevard
2028 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Northshore Boulevard
3233 ft · 58 sec · Northshore Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Gause Boulevard West
2390 ft · 42 sec · Gause Boulevard West
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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
City of Picayune
Slidell City Hall
Mandevile City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pearl River.
Slidell
Picayune
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
Gulfport, MS
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sun and Colt. Straight-line distance: 24.25 mi (39.02 km).
#1 Sun
Village in the northeastern corner of St.
| Population | 498 |
| Coordinates | 30.6490800, -89.8925700 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Colt
Colt is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.3018600, -89.8334000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Colt (-89.8334, 30.30186)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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