Bogalusa to Sulphur is 231 miles and takes about 4h 33m via I 10, West Florida Republic Parkway, and Highway 21, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Louisiana, passing through the Southeast region. The route is primarily highway driving, making it a straightforward option for a single-day trip. You'll cover a good distance without needing to break it into multiple days, making it a convenient choice when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently.
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
115.5 miles from Bogalusa, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 21m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 10
132.3 mi
2h 27m
West Florida Republic Parkway
59.4 mi
1h 4m
Highway 21
12.4 mi
18m
Sullivan Drive
12.2 mi
18m
US 90
6.2 mi
9m
Military Road
4 mi
6m
South Tyler Street
2 mi
3m
North Columbia Street
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 10
— 132.3 mi, about 2h 27m
Traffic on I-12
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 2 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,067 veh/hr typical
Quietest
1 AM
~225 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
4.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 18 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bogalusa, LA and Sulphur, LA.
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Start on LA 21
0.8 mi·1 min·North Columbia Street
2
Continue on LA 21
12 mi·18 min·Sullivan Drive
3
Continue on LA 21
11 mi·16 min·Highway 21
4
Continue on LA 21
4.0 mi·6 min·Military Road
5
Continue on US 190 Business; LA 21
0.8 mi·1 min·East Boston Street
6
Continue on US 190 Business; LA 21
370 ft·7 sec·East 21st Avenue
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Turn slight left
186 ft·5 sec
8
Turn slight right
197 ft·3 sec
9
Turn straight onto US 190 Business; LA 21
0.4 mi·45 sec·West 21st Avenue
10
Turn left onto LA 21
2.0 mi·3 min·South Tyler Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on LA 21
1.0 mi·1 min·Highway 21
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward I 12 West: Hammond
13
Merge onto I 12
59 mi·1 hr 4 min·West Florida Republic Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 10
3.6 mi·4 min·I 10
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
129 mi·2 hr 23 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit onto US 90
0.3 mi·33 sec·US 90
Toward US 90 West
17
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
5.9 mi·9 min·US 90
Use the straight lane.
18
Arrive at destination
US 90
Trip Plan
For this 4.5-hour drive, leaving in the morning will give you plenty of time to reach Sulphur before evening. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing yourself. Watch your fuel gauge as you approach the halfway point, especially since the longest stretch on I 10 is over 130 miles. The estimated fuel cost is around $34, so factor that into your budget. Since this is a single-day trip, you can adjust your departure time as needed based on your schedule.
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 115.5 miles from Bogalusa, LA, or about 2h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 132.3 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 51 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 115.5 miles or 2h 21m 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 44m
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 Bogalusa, 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 Bogalusa, LA
This is one driving day of about 231 miles and 4h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 miles from Bogalusa, 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 132.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 29.7 and 225.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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29.7 mi into trip|~44m in|LA 21 / South Tyler Street
Turn left onto LA 21 / South Tyler Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
33.1 mi into trip|~51m in|I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway
Merge onto I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
92.5 mi into trip|~1h 55m in|I 10
Merge onto I 10
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
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96.1 mi into trip|~2h in|I 10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 10
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
225.1 mi into trip|~4h 24m in|US 90
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.07 one way
$64.13 round trip
$3.53/gal25.4 MPG avg81 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.95
$35.88
$71.76
premium
$4.29
$39.01
$78.01
diesel
$4.80
$43.62
$87.23
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
69.3
0
$24.26
$11.09
Efficient EV
57.8
0
$20.21
$9.24
EV Truck/SUV
92.4
1
$32.34
$14.78
Gas CO2
81 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% 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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Bogalusa, LA
Late night
in Bogalusa on Sunday
Local time
5:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
97°F
Sunny
NW 5 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 10:12AM CDT until July 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 10:11AM CDT until July 18 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Destination
Sulphur, LA
Late night
in Sulphur on Sunday
Local time
5:39 AM
CDT
Current temp
93°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 0 to 5 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 10:12AM CDT until July 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 10:11AM CDT until July 18 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
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
4 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
4h 33m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend 91% of this 231-mile drive on highways. The longest continuous stretch of highway is 132.3 miles on I 10. Expect the highway portion to conclude as you approach Sulphur, transitioning to surface roads. Given the high percentage of highway driving, anticipate periods of consistent speed and potentially dense exit activity as you near your destination.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 132.3 mi on I 10.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and West Florida Republic Parkway. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 29.7 miles in near LA 21 / South Tyler 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 231 miles you will encounter 7 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: at 29.7 miles (LA 21 / South Tyler Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.1 miles (I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 92.5 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 33m. Total distance: 231 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 132.3 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 20 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 29.7 miles (LA 21 / South Tyler Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 33.1 miles (I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 92.5 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Sulphur, LA, but most travelers stay overnight.
