Anniston to Sulphur: Road Trip Guide & Distance

501.4 miles 807 km · straight line
601.7 miles estimated 968.4 km · driving distance
12h 6min estimated drive time
$58 - $71 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
244° WSW bearing direction

How far is Anniston from Sulphur?

The distance from Anniston to Sulphur is 501.4 miles (807 km) as the crow flies. Sulphur is located WSW of Anniston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 601.7 miles, taking about 12h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Anniston in Alabama and Sulphur in Louisiana.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Anniston and Sulphur. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Anniston to Sulphur

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 6min $58 - $71 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 31min $48–$90* Budget
Train ~15h 44min $72–$211* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Anniston & Sulphur

Quick Facts

Anniston
33.66°N, 85.83°W
America/Chicago
219m elevation
Sulphur
30.24°N, 93.38°W
America/Chicago
5m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 167 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients