Trip from Sulphur, LA to Scott, LA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 30m

Distance

78 mi

126 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min

4 AM

1h 23m ★

6 AM

1h 30m

8 AM

1h 44m

10 AM

1h 35m

12 PM

1h 34m

3 PM

1h 36m

5 PM

1h 43m

8 PM

1h 26m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Sulphur, LA to Scott, LA covers 78 miles and takes about 1h 30m 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 Napoleon Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 51.8 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.78 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.

Midpoint

39 miles from Sulphur, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 78 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 30m highway drive covering 78 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and US 90. The longest continuous stretch is about 51.8 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 9 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 51.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and US 90. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 90 / East Napoleon Street.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Sulphur, LA to Scott, LA is easy. At 1h 30m with 90% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 90 / East Napoleon Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 76.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 76.9 miles (Saint Mary Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 key points

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

4

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 90 / East Napoleon Street

Depart onto US 90 / East Napoleon Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

5

76.5 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in

Take the exit toward LA 93: Cankton, Scott

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward LA 93: Cankton, Scott

5

76.9 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in | Saint Mary Street

Enter roundabout onto Saint Mary Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4

78 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in | Delhomme Avenue

Turn left onto Delhomme Avenue

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 10	51.8 mi	55m
US 90	18.6 mi	21m
East Napoleon Street	6 mi	9m
Saint Mary Street	1.2 mi	3m
Delhomme Avenue	<0.1 mi	—

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: I 10 — 51.8 mi, about 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on US 90

6.0 mi · 9 min · East Napoleon Street

Use the straight lane.

2

Take the ramp onto US 90

19 mi · 21 min · US 90

3

Continue on I 10

52 mi · 55 min · I 10

4

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward LA 93: Cankton, Scott

5

Turn right onto LA 93

469 ft · 10 sec · Saint Mary Street

6

Enter roundabout onto Saint Mary Street

124 ft · 2 sec · Saint Mary Street

7

Continue on Saint Mary Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · Saint Mary Street

8

Turn left onto Delhomme Avenue

30 ft · 0 sec · Delhomme Avenue

9

Arrive at destination

Delhomme Avenue

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 39 miles from Sulphur, LA, or about 46m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 51.8 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 17 miles or 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 39 miles or 46m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 15m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Sulphur, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Sulphur, LA

This is one driving day of about 78 miles and 1h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Sulphur, LA.

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

The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 51.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 39 mi from Sulphur, LA · 46m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jennings, LA

39 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

Lake Charles, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jennings, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 39 miles from Sulphur, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Scott, LA

The final approach into Scott, LA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Pujo St Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Lake Charles, Louisiana

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 11.1

Hours: 7 am–9:30 pm

+13374392054

Visit website

Pujo St Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 11.1

Lake Charles, Louisiana

Hours: 7 am–9:30 pm

+13374392054

Visit website

Bangkok Thai Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30 mile 78

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+13379892009

Visit website

Southern Spice Restaurant & Grill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour Inexpensiv mile 11.1

Lake Charles, Louisiana

Hours: 6:30 am–3 pm

+13374746065

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 22.3

Iowa, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 27.9

Iowa, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

TurnOnGreen Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 22.3

Iowa, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15106572635

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 11.1

Lake Charles, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 78

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13374826858

Visit website

Lake Charles Visitor Center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 11.1

Lake Charles, Louisiana

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+13374369588

Visit website

Sam Houston Jones State Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 5.6

Lake Charles, Louisiana

+13378552665

Visit website

Frasch Park - Sulphur Parks & Recreation

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Sulphur, Louisiana

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13375272500

Visit website

Sulphur Parks & Recreation

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Sulphur, Louisiana

+13375272520

Visit website

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Sulphur, Louisiana

Hours: 8:30 am–5 pm

+13375024358

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.78 one way

$23.56 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$12.93	$25.86
premium	$4.56	$14.00	$28.00
diesel	$5.61	$17.22	$34.44

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	23.4	$8.19	$3.74
Efficient EV	19.5	$6.82	$3.12
EV Truck/SUV	31.2	$10.92	$4.99

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (67% 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 as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Sulphur, LA

Evening in Sulphur on Friday

Local time

8:40 PM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Scott, LA

Evening in Scott on Friday

Local time

8:40 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

78°F

Jennings, LA

39 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

20 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 30m 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 Sulphur, LA to Scott, LA covers 78 miles and takes about 1h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

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

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 39 miles from Sulphur, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.78 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.

The drive from Sulphur, LA to Scott, LA is easy. At 1h 30m with 90% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 90 / East Napoleon Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 76.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 76.9 miles (Saint Mary Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

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

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Sulphur, LA to Scott, LA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

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 Scott, LA

Nearby Places

Pujo St Cafe

Pujo St Cafe

Bangkok Thai Restaurant

Southern Spice Restaurant & Grill

EVgo Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

TurnOnGreen Charging Station

Tesla Destination Charger

ChargeLab Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Lake Charles Visitor Center

Sam Houston Jones State Park

Frasch Park - Sulphur Parks & Recreation

Sulphur Parks & Recreation

SPAR Waterpark - Sulphur Parks and Recreation

Gator Chateau

Escape Room Louisiana

Millennium Park

Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center

Creole Nature Trail Adventure Point

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Sulphur, LA

Scott, LA

Same local time

20 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 30m on the road

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