Trip from Morgan City, LA to Sulphur, LA

Drive Time

2h 58m

Distance

151.6 mi

244 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 48m ★

6 AM

2h 59m

8 AM

3h 21m

10 AM

3h 7m

12 PM

3h 5m

3 PM

3h 8m

5 PM

3h 20m

8 PM

2h 52m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Morgan City, LA

Joshuan Barboza

Sulphur, LA

Jean-Paul Wettstein

Trip Overview

The drive from Morgan City, LA to Sulphur, LA covers 151.6 miles and takes about 2h 58m 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, East University Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 74.6 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.18 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

75.8 miles from Morgan City, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 58m highway drive covering 151.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and US 90. The longest continuous stretch is about 74.6 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 26 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 74.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and US 90. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 151.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; near the start (Federal Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 56.4 miles (US 90; LA 92-1 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Federal Avenue

Turn left onto Federal Avenue

Navigation decision point

56.4 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in | US 90; LA 92-1 / Veterans Memorial Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 92-1 / Veterans Memorial Expressway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

61.5 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

145.7 mi into trip | ~2h 49m 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	74.6 mi	1h 21m
US 90	61.1 mi	1h 10m
East University Avenue	4.1 mi	7m
Southwest Evangeline Thruway	2.7 mi	3m
Southeast Evangeline Thruway	2.5 mi	3m
South Morgan Avenue	1.6 mi	2m
Ambassador Caffery Parkway	1.5 mi	2m
Veterans Memorial Expressway	1.4 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 10 — 74.6 mi, about 1h 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Morgan City, LA and Sulphur, LA.

Start on LA 182

107 ft · 2 sec · Brashear Avenue

Keep slight left at fork

61 ft · 2 sec

Turn left onto Federal Avenue

98 ft · 4 sec · Federal Avenue

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Merge onto US 90

55 mi · 1 hr · US 90

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90

0.4 mi · 24 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90

0.4 mi · 28 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 92-1

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

Take the exit onto LA 92-1

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Young Street

Continue on LA 92-1

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Young Street

Turn right onto St Etienne Road

1.0 mi · 3 min · St Etienne Road

At end of road, turn right onto East Fairfield Drive

0.1 mi · 22 sec · East Fairfield Drive

Turn left onto LA 3073

1.5 mi · 2 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway

Turn right onto South Morgan Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · South Morgan Avenue

Turn right onto US 90; LA 182

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Southwest Evangeline Thruway

Keep slight left at fork

158 ft · 7 sec

Turn left onto US 90; LA 182

2.5 mi · 2 min · Southwest Evangeline Thruway

Continue on US 90; LA 182

2.5 mi · 3 min · Southeast Evangeline Thruway

Turn left onto East University Avenue

4.1 mi · 7 min · East University Avenue

Turn left

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Merge onto I 10; US 167

75 mi · 1 hr 21 min · I 10; US 167

Take the exit onto US 90

0.3 mi · 33 sec · US 90

Toward US 90 West

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90

5.9 mi · 9 min · US 90

Use the straight lane.

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 75.8 miles from Morgan City, LA, or about 1h 32m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.6 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 80 miles or 1h 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 75.8 miles or 1h 32m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 25m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sulphur, LA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Morgan City, 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 Morgan City, LA

This is one driving day of about 151.6 miles and 2h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Morgan City, LA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 74.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 75.8 mi from Morgan City, LA · 1h 32m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newton, TX

76 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

Newton, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Newton, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 76 miles from Morgan City, 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

$23.18 one way

$46.35 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 53 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$25.42	$50.84
premium	$4.61	$27.51	$55.03
diesel	$5.64	$33.68	$67.36

Estimated Tolls: $0.34

Southwest Evangeline Thruway (2.5 mi) $0.17

Southeast Evangeline Thruway (2.5 mi) $0.17

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 53 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	45.5	$15.92	$7.28
Efficient EV	37.9	$13.26	$6.06
EV Truck/SUV	60.6	$21.22	$9.70

Gas CO2

53 kg

EV CO2

18 kg (66% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Morgan City, LA

Morning in Morgan City on Monday

Local time

7:01 AM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sulphur, LA

Morning in Sulphur on Monday

Local time

7:01 AM

CDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

65°F

Newton, TX

76 mi in

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

2h 58m 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 Morgan City, LA to Sulphur, LA covers 151.6 miles and takes about 2h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 10, US 90, East University Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 75.8 miles from Morgan City, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.18 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The route from Morgan City, LA to Sulphur, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Morgan City, LA to Sulphur, LA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Sulphur, LA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Morgan City, LA

Sulphur, LA

Same local time

17 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 58m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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