Origin
Jennings, LA
Late night in Jennings on Monday
Local time
5:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jennings, LA to Sulphur, LA
Drive Time
55m
Distance
45.2 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
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6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jennings, LA
Didier
Sulphur, LA
Jean-Paul Wettstein
Trip Overview
The drive from Jennings, LA to Sulphur, LA covers 45.2 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 10, US 90, Elton Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 36.6 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.91 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
22.6 miles from Jennings, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 55m highway drive covering 45.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and US 90. The longest continuous stretch is about 36.6 miles on I 10.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 36.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and US 90. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near North Main Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 55m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (West Academy Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (LA 26 / Elton Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Main Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Academy Avenue
Turn left onto West Academy Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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LA 26 / Elton Road
At end of road, turn right onto LA 26 / Elton Road
Navigation decision point
4
2.1 mi into trip
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~4m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
6
39.3 mi into trip
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~46m in
|
US 90
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 36.6 mi | 40m |
| US 90 | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| Elton Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Academy Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| State Route 26 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Plaquemine Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Napoleon Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 36.6 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jennings, LA and Sulphur, LA.
1
Start on East Plaquemine Street
286 ft
·
14 sec
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East Plaquemine Street
2
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn left onto West Academy Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Academy Avenue
4
At end of road, turn right onto LA 26
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Elton Road
5
Continue on LA 26
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
State Route 26
6
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
7
Merge onto I 10
37 mi
·
40 min
·
I 10
8
Take the exit onto US 90
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 90
Toward US 90 West
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
5.9 mi
·
9 min
·
US 90
Use the straight lane.
10
Arrive at destination
US 90
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 22.6 miles from Jennings, LA, or about 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.6 miles.
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 45.2 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 22.6 miles or 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sulphur, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Jennings, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Jennings, LA
This is one driving day of about 45.2 miles and 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Jennings, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 36.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.6 mi from Jennings, LA · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 45.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.6 miles from Jennings, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sulphur, LA
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.91 one way
$13.82 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $7.58 | $15.16 |
| premium | $4.61 | $8.20 | $16.41 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.04 | $20.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.75 | $2.17 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.33 | $2.89 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Sulphur, LA
Late night in Sulphur on Monday
Local time
5:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
17 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
55m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Jennings, LA to Sulphur, LA covers 45.2 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, US 90, Elton Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.6 miles from Jennings, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.91 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 55m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (West Academy Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (LA 26 / Elton Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Jennings, LA to Sulphur, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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