Columbus, Mississippi to Sulphur: Road Trip Guide & Distance

367.4 miles 591.3 km · straight line
440.9 miles estimated 709.6 km · driving distance
8h 52min estimated drive time
$42 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 14min flight time
234° SW bearing direction

How far is Columbus, Mississippi from Sulphur?

The distance from Columbus, Mississippi to Sulphur is 367.4 miles (591.3 km) as the crow flies. Sulphur is located SW of Columbus, Mississippi. By car, the driving distance is approximately 440.9 miles, taking about 8h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 14min. Both are located in United States — Columbus, Mississippi in Mississippi and Sulphur in Louisiana.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Columbus, Mississippi 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 Columbus, Mississippi to Sulphur

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 52min $42 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 38min $35–$66* Budget
Train ~8h 25min $53–$154* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Columbus, Mississippi & Sulphur

Quick Facts

Columbus, Mississippi
33.50°N, 88.43°W
America/Chicago
66m 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 122 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients