Origin
West Monroe, LA
Morning in West Monroe on Monday
Local time
7:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Monroe, LA to Sulphur, LA
Drive Time
4h 10m
Distance
201.7 mi
325 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 57m
★
6 AM
4h 10m
8 AM
4h 36m
10 AM
4h 19m
12 PM
4h 17m
3 PM
4h 21m
5 PM
4h 35m
8 PM
4h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Monroe, LA
Stephen Leonardi
Sulphur, LA
Jean-Paul Wettstein
Trip Overview
The drive from West Monroe, LA to Sulphur, LA covers 201.7 miles and takes about 4h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Masonic Drive, US 165, US 165 Business for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 78.1 miles on Masonic Drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.83 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
100.8 miles from West Monroe, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from West Monroe, LA to Sulphur, LA covers 201.7 miles and takes about 4h 10m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Masonic Drive is the longest continuous segment at about 78.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 201.7 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: at 3.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 99.6 miles (US 165 / Masonic Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
3.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
99.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 2m in
|
US 165 / Masonic Drive
Enter roundabout onto US 165 / Masonic Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
177.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 39m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
6
195.8 mi into trip
|
~4h 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Masonic Drive | 78.1 mi | 1h 36m |
| US 165 | 62.5 mi | 1h 13m |
| US 165 Business | 23.3 mi | 26m |
| I 10 | 17.4 mi | 20m |
| US 90 | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| Jackson Street | 5.6 mi | 9m |
| Macarthur Drive | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| North 7th Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Masonic Drive
— 78.1 mi, about 1h 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Monroe, LA and Sulphur, LA.
1
Start on North 7th Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North 7th Street
2
Turn right onto Stella Street
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Stella Street
3
Take the ramp slight left
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
4
Merge slight left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
5
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
6
Keep slight right
512 ft
·
12 sec
7
Keep slight right
236 ft
·
6 sec
8
Turn slight right onto Jackson Street
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Jackson Street
9
Turn straight
23 mi
·
26 min
10
Continue straight
62 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
11
Continue on Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge
12
Continue on Macarthur Drive
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Macarthur Drive
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Masonic Circle
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Masonic Circle
14
Exit the rotary onto Masonic Drive
78 mi
·
1 hr 36 min
·
Masonic Drive
15
Take the exit right
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
16
Merge slight left
17 mi
·
20 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward US 90 West
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 90 West
18
Keep slight right
5.9 mi
·
9 min
19
Arrive at your destination
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 100.8 miles from West Monroe, LA, or about 2h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 78.1 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 100.8 miles or 2h 3m 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 23m
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 West Monroe, 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 West Monroe, LA
This is one driving day of about 201.7 miles and 4h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from West Monroe, 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 Masonic Drive for about 78.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 100.8 mi from West Monroe, LA · 2h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
101 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 100.8 miles from West Monroe, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Masonic Drive if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 78.1 miles.
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
$30.83 one way
$61.67 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $33.82 | $67.64 |
| premium | $4.61 | $36.61 | $73.22 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $44.81 | $89.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.5 | 0 | $21.18 | $9.68 |
| Efficient EV | 50.4 | 0 | $17.65 | $8.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80.7 | 1 | $28.24 | $12.91 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 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.
Destination
Sulphur, LA
Morning in Sulphur on Monday
Local time
7:04 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
4h 10m 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 West Monroe, LA to Sulphur, LA covers 201.7 miles and takes about 4h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Masonic Drive, US 165, US 165 Business. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 100.8 miles from West Monroe, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.83 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 is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 201.7 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 99.6 miles (US 165 / Masonic Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from West Monroe, LA to Sulphur, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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