How far is Youngsville, LA from Sulphur, LA?
The driving distance from Youngsville, LA to Sulphur, LA is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.4 miles (134.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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 37m.
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, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Youngsville and Sulphur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Youngsville and Sulphur.
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Start on Lafayette Street
823 ft · 20 sec · Lafayette Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
31 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
34 m · 5 sec
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Continue on Lafayette Street
2483 ft · 50 sec · Lafayette Street
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Continue on Youngsville Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Youngsville Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Youngsville Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · Youngsville Highway
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Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway
6.4 mi · 10 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
1 mi · 1 min · Ridge Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Rue du Belier
13 m · 1 sec · Rue du Belier
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Exit the roundabout onto Rue du Belier
1.8 mi · 3 min · Rue du Belier
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Continue on Rue de Belier
847 ft · 17 sec · Rue de Belier
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Apollo Road
42 m · 3 sec · Apollo Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Apollo Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Apollo Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Saint Mary Street
62 m · 4 sec · Saint Mary Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Saint Mary Street
1376 ft · 27 sec · Saint Mary Street
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Continue on State Route 93
733 ft · 21 sec · State Route 93
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Take the ramp left
1566 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
70.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90 West
1377 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right
5.9 mi · 9 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Napoleon Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Youngsville and Sulphur.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 93
Merge slight left
70.3 mi · 01h 17m
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.
Areas Of Fog then Sunny leaving Youngsville and Mostly Sunny near Sulphur.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Youngsville to Sulphur?
The road trip is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?
Jennings is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.8 miles from Youngsville and 48.9 miles from Sulphur.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.4 miles (134.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 3:14 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.07 one way or $26.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Sunny around Youngsville and Mostly Sunny near Sulphur.
Stop Ideas Near Jennings
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 Jennings.
Lake Charles
Lafayette
New Iberia
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Youngsville and Sulphur. Straight-line distance: 83.41 mi (134.23 km).
#1 Youngsville
Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 15,262 |
| Coordinates | 30.0996500, -91.9901200 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: East Napoleon Street (-93.377405, 30.236609)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 152 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $13.07 | $26.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $14.62 | $29.23 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.97 | $31.94 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $19.45 | $38.90 |
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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