Origin
Youngsville, LA
Afternoon in Youngsville on Monday
Local time
12:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Youngsville, LA to Sulphur, LA
Drive Time
1h 52m
Distance
91.8 mi
148 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 45m
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6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 9m
10 AM
1h 59m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
1h 59m
5 PM
2h 8m
8 PM
1h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Youngsville, LA
Youngcucafilms
Sulphur, LA
Jean-Paul Wettstein
Trip Overview
The drive from Youngsville, LA to Sulphur, LA covers 91.8 miles and takes about 1h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 10, Ambassador Caffery Parkway, US 90 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 70.3 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.03 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
45.9 miles from Youngsville, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 52m highway drive covering 91.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 10 and Ambassador Caffery Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 70.3 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 21 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 70.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Ambassador Caffery Parkway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 52m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.9 miles (Rue du Belier): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.9 miles (Apollo Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
9.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Rue du Belier
Enter roundabout onto Rue du Belier
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
11.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Apollo Road
Enter roundabout onto Apollo Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
15 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
6
85.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 43m 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 | 70.3 mi | 1h 17m |
| Ambassador Caffery Parkway | 6.4 mi | 10m |
| US 90 | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| Apollo Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Rue du Belier | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Youngsville Highway | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Ridge Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Lafayette Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 70.3 mi, about 1h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Youngsville, LA and Sulphur, LA.
1
Start on Lafayette Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Lafayette Street
2
Enter roundabout
100 ft
·
2 sec
3
Continue
112 ft
·
4 sec
4
Continue on Lafayette Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Lafayette Street
5
Continue on Youngsville Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Youngsville Highway
6
Keep slight right at fork onto Youngsville Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Youngsville Highway
7
Turn left onto LA 3073
6.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Ambassador Caffery Parkway
8
Turn left onto Ridge Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Ridge Road
9
Enter roundabout onto Rue du Belier
44 ft
·
1 sec
·
Rue du Belier
10
Continue on Rue du Belier
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Rue du Belier
11
Continue on Rue de Belier
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Rue de Belier
12
Enter roundabout onto Apollo Road
138 ft
·
2 sec
·
Apollo Road
13
Continue on Apollo Road
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Apollo Road
14
Enter roundabout onto LA 93
203 ft
·
4 sec
·
Saint Mary Street
15
Continue on LA 93
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Saint Mary Street
16
Continue on LA 93
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
State Route 93
17
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
18
Merge onto I 10
70 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
I 10
19
Take the exit onto US 90
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 90
Toward US 90 West
20
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
5.9 mi
·
9 min
·
US 90
Use the straight lane.
21
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 45.9 miles from Youngsville, LA, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.3 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 80 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.9 miles or 59m 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 31m
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 Youngsville, 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 Youngsville, LA
This is one driving day of about 91.8 miles and 1h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Youngsville, 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 70.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.9 mi from Youngsville, LA · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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 45.9 miles from Youngsville, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.3 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
$14.03 one way
$28.07 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $15.39 | $30.79 |
| premium | $4.61 | $16.66 | $33.32 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $20.39 | $40.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.5 | 0 | $9.64 | $4.41 |
| Efficient EV | 23 | 0 | $8.03 | $3.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.7 | 0 | $12.85 | $5.88 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Afternoon in Sulphur on Monday
Local time
12:59 PM
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
1h 52m 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 Youngsville, LA to Sulphur, LA covers 91.8 miles and takes about 1h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, Ambassador Caffery Parkway, US 90. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.9 miles from Youngsville, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.03 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 1h 52m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.9 miles (Rue du Belier): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.9 miles (Apollo Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Youngsville, LA to Sulphur, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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