The drive from Sulphur, LA to Tallulah, LA covers 253.4 miles and takes about 5h 3m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 165, Monroe Highway, I 20 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 107.3 miles on US 165.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.27 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
126.7 miles from Sulphur, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 38m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 3m. Total distance: 253.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 3m highway drive covering 253.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 165 and Monroe Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 107.3 miles on US 165.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 165 is the longest continuous segment at about 107.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 165 and Monroe Highway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 90 / East Napoleon Street.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 253.4 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 90 / East Napoleon Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 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
23.4 mi into trip|~29m in
Take the exit toward US 165: Kinder, Alexandria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 165: Kinder, Alexandria
4
23.8 mi into trip|~30m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
102.7 mi into trip|~2h 8m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
199 mi into trip|~4h 3m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Sulphur, LA to Tallulah, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Alexandria along the way.
Alexandria
23.4 mi in|~29m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 165
107.3 mi
2h 10m
Monroe Highway
62.5 mi
1h 13m
I 20
52 mi
55m
US 90
17.3 mi
20m
East Napoleon Street
6 mi
9m
Macarthur Drive
4.6 mi
7m
US 65
1.7 mi
2m
Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge
0.6 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 165
— 107.3 mi, about 2h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sulphur, LA and Tallulah, 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
17 mi·20 min·US 90
3
Take the exit
0.5 mi·59 sec
Toward US 165: Kinder, Alexandria
4
Keep slight left at fork
444 ft·11 sec
5
Continue on US 165
78 mi·1 hr 36 min·US 165
6
Turn slight left onto Macarthur Drive
0.6 mi·1 min·Macarthur Drive
7
Turn right
104 ft·6 sec
8
Turn left onto US 71; US 165
4.0 mi·6 min·Macarthur Drive
9
Continue on US 71; US 165
0.6 mi·43 sec·Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge
10
Continue on US 71; US 165
62 mi·1 hr 13 min·Monroe Highway
11
Continue on US 165; LA 4
23 mi·26 min·US 165; LA 4
12
Turn straight onto US 165
6.1 mi·7 min·US 165
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi·13 sec
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·37 sec
15
Merge onto I 20
52 mi·55 min·I 20
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi·45 sec
17
Turn left onto US 65
1.7 mi·2 min·US 65
18
Turn left onto US 80
30 ft·0 sec·East Green Street
19
Arrive at destination
US 80
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 126.7 miles from Sulphur, LA, or about 2h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 107.3 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 56 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 126.7 miles or 2h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tallulah, 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.
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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 Sulphur, LA
This is one driving day of about 253.4 miles and 5h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 miles from Sulphur, 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 US 165 for about 107.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 126.7 mi from Sulphur, LA
· 2h 38m into the drive
The midpoint is around 126.7 miles from Sulphur, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before US 165 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 107.3 miles.
Arriving in Tallulah, LA
The final approach into Tallulah, 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 Tallulah, LA.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Poverty Point National Monument
National Monument
Now a nearly forgotten culture, Poverty Point at its peak 3,000 years ago was part of an enormous trading network that stretched for hundreds of miles across the continent. It was - and is - also an e...
14 mi from route
~36 min detour
Free
near mile 235.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.27 one way
$76.54 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg89 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$42.01
$84.02
premium
$4.56
$45.48
$90.96
diesel
$5.61
$55.95
$111.90
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$38
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 88.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
76
0
$26.61
$12.16
Efficient EV
63.4
0
$22.17
$10.14
EV Truck/SUV
101.4
1
$35.48
$16.22
Gas CO2
89 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (66% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Sulphur, LA
Late night
in Sulphur on Friday
Local time
2:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Tallulah, LA
Late night
in Tallulah on Friday
Local time
2:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
85°F
Alexandria, LA
127 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
25 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
5h 3m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Sulphur, LA to Tallulah, LA covers 253.4 miles and takes about 5h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 165, Monroe Highway, I 20. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 126.7 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 $38.27 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 253.4 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 90 / East Napoleon Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
On the drive from Sulphur, LA to Tallulah, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Alexandria along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Poverty Point National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our
methodology page
documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
