Sulphur, LA to Morehouse Parish, LA is 236 miles and takes about 4h 57m via US 165, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Louisiana, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. You'll mostly be on highways for this drive, making it a straightforward trip for a single day. It's a practical route for getting from point A to point B without extensive detours, suitable for anyone looking for a direct connection between these two parts of the state.
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
118 miles from Sulphur, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 28m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 165
131.3 mi
2h 37m
Monroe Highway
62.5 mi
1h 13m
US 90
17.3 mi
20m
East Napoleon Street
6 mi
9m
Macarthur Drive
4.6 mi
7m
Grabault Road
3.9 mi
6m
Mer Rouge-Collinston Road
1.8 mi
3m
Jeannie Road
1.5 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
US 165
— 131.3 mi, about 2h 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sulphur, LA and Morehouse Parish, 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
30 mi·35 min·US 165
13
Turn slight right onto US 165; LA 2
1.2 mi·1 min·West Jefferson Avenue
14
Turn straight onto US 165; US 425; LA 2
1.4 mi·2 min·East Madison Avenue
15
Continue on US 165; US 425; LA 2
0.3 mi·33 sec·Mer Rouge Road
16
Turn right onto Grabault Road
3.9 mi·6 min·Grabault Road
17
Turn left onto LA 138
1.8 mi·3 min·Mer Rouge-Collinston Road
18
Continue on LA 138
0.7 mi·1 min·South 14th Street
19
Continue on US 165
0.5 mi·46 sec·North 14th
20
Continue on US 165
1.2 mi·1 min·Wilmot Highway
21
Turn left onto Lloyd Barham Road
0.7 mi·2 min·Lloyd Barham Road
22
Turn right onto Jeannie Road
1.5 mi·5 min·Jeannie Road
23
Arrive at destination
Jeannie Road
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 57m estimated drive time, leaving in the morning should allow you to reach Morehouse Parish with plenty of daylight to spare. The longest stretch without a break is over 131 miles on US 165, so plan a stop around the halfway point to stretch your legs and refuel if necessary. The fuel cost is estimated at $34, so ensure your tank is topped off before you depart Sulphur. Since it's a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to depart a bit later if needed, but don't underestimate the time it takes to navigate the final miles on surface roads.
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 118 miles from Sulphur, LA, or about 2h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 131.3 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 52 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118 miles or 2h 28m 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 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Morehouse Parish, 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 236 miles and 4h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 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 131.3 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 225.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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
3
225.8 mi into trip|~4h 35m in|Grabault Road
Turn right onto Grabault Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.74 one way
$73.48 round trip
$3.95/gal25.4 MPG avg83 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$40.50
$81.00
premium
$4.71
$43.77
$87.54
diesel
$6.18
$57.41
$114.82
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
70.8
0
$24.78
$11.33
Efficient EV
59
0
$20.65
$9.44
EV Truck/SUV
94.4
1
$33.04
$15.10
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Sulphur, LA
Late night
in Sulphur on Tuesday
Local time
12:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Mostly Sunny
NE 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Morehouse Parish, LA
Late night
in Morehouse Parish on Tuesday
Local time
12:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Sunny
E 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive 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
2 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 57m 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.
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...
26 mi from route
~65 min detour
Free
near mile 236
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 63% of the 236 miles on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 131.3 miles, which occurs on US 165. Expect a period of mostly highway cruising before transitioning to surface roads as you approach your destination. The highway sections will likely feature a steady flow of traffic with numerous exits.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 131.3 mi on US 165.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 165 and Monroe Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 90 / East Napoleon Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 57m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
177 ft15 ft
Total Climb
328 ft
Total Descent
249 ft
Highest Point
177 ft
~118 mi in
Elevation Range
162 ft
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 Morehouse Parish, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Alexandria along the way.
The longest stretch is about 131.3 miles on US 165. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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: 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.
Yes — Poverty Point National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 5.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Morehouse Parish, LA, but most travelers stay overnight.
