Miami to Sulphur: Road Trip Guide & Distance

861 miles 1385.7 km · straight line
1054.2 miles actual route 1696.5 km · driving distance
19h 14min estimated drive time
$101 - $125 estimated fuel cost
~2h 14min flight time
294° WNW bearing direction

How far is Miami from Sulphur?

The distance from Miami to Sulphur is 861 miles (1385.7 km) as the crow flies. Sulphur is located WNW of Miami. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1054.2 miles, taking about 19h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 14min. Both are located in United States — Miami in Florida 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Miami 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 Miami to Sulphur

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 14min $101 - $125 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 14min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 5min $84–$158* Budget
Train ~25h 0min $127–$369* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Miami & Sulphur

Quick Facts

Miami
25.76°N, 80.19°W
America/New_York
2m 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 287 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 72 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 28.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM