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4h 31m
Distance
223.4 mi
359 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
16 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bastrop, LA
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Sulphur, LA
Jean-Paul Wettstein
The drive from Bastrop, LA to Sulphur, LA covers 223.4 miles and takes about 4h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Masonic Drive, I 10 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 93.5 miles on Martin Luther King Jr Drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.15 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
111.7 miles from Bastrop, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 10m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 31m drive with frequent turns across 223.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 121.2 miles in near US 165 / Masonic Drive.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 31m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 121.2 miles (US 165 / Masonic Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 199.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 199.8 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Enter roundabout onto US 165 / Masonic Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining
Take the exit onto US 90 toward US 90 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr Drive | 93.5 mi | 1h 49m |
| Masonic Drive | 78.1 mi | 1h 36m |
| I 10 | 17.4 mi | 20m |
| New Monroe Road | 16.8 mi | 19m |
| US 90 | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| Macarthur Drive | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Sterlington Road | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| East Madison Avenue | 1.9 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bastrop, LA and Sulphur, LA.
Start on US 165; US 425; LA 2
Continue on US 165; LA 2
Continue on US 165
Continue on US 165
Continue on US 71; US 165
Continue on US 71; US 165
Enter roundabout onto US 165
Continue on US 165
Take the exit
Merge onto I 10
Take the exit onto US 90
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 111.7 miles or 2h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sulphur, LA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Bastrop, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bastrop, LA
This is one driving day of about 223.4 miles and 4h 31m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 111.7 mi from Bastrop, LA · 2h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
112 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 111.7 miles from Bastrop, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Martin Luther King Jr Drive if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 93.5 miles.
The final approach into Sulphur, LA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Sulphur, LA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$34.15 one way
$68.30 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $37.46 | $74.92 |
| premium | $4.61 | $40.55 | $81.09 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $49.63 | $99.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
16 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Henry's Travel Plaza - Tesla Supercharger
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16 DCFC
Fairfield Inn & Suites - Tesla Supercharger
Sulphur, LA
12 DCFC
TownePlace Suites Monroe - Tesla Supercharger
Monroe, LA
8 DCFC
Holiday Inn Alexandria Downtown - Tesla Supercharger
Alexandria, LA
8 DCFC
Target T1469 (Monroe, LA)
Monroe, LA
6 DCFC
Target T0167 (Alexandria, LA)
Alexandria, LA
6 DCFC
Lake Charles, LA
Lake Charles, LA
6 DCFC
Prien Lake Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger
Lake Charles, LA
6 DCFC
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67 | 0 | $23.46 | $10.72 |
| Efficient EV | 55.9 | 0 | $19.55 | $8.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 89.4 | 1 | $31.28 | $14.30 |
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Bastrop on Monday
Local time
7:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Sulphur on Monday
Local time
7:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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