Memphis to Sulphur: Road Trip Guide & Distance

390.7 miles 628.7 km · straight line
455.7 miles actual route 733.4 km · driving distance
9h 18min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 17min flight time
211° SSW bearing direction

How far is Memphis from Sulphur?

The distance from Memphis to Sulphur is 390.7 miles (628.7 km) as the crow flies. Sulphur is located SSW of Memphis. By car, the driving distance is approximately 455.7 miles, taking about 9h 18min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 17min. Both are located in United States — Memphis in Tennessee 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 Memphis and Sulphur. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Memphis to Sulphur

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 18min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 17min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 10min $36–$68* Budget
Train ~8h 50min $55–$159* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Memphis & Sulphur

Quick Facts

Memphis
35.15°N, 90.05°W
America/Chicago
102m 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 130 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 33 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 63.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM