Sarasota to Sulphur: Road Trip Guide & Distance

686.4 miles 1104.6 km · straight line
823.6 miles estimated 1325.5 km · driving distance
16h 34min estimated drive time
$79 - $98 estimated fuel cost
~1h 53min flight time
290° WNW bearing direction

How far is Sarasota from Sulphur?

The distance from Sarasota to Sulphur is 686.4 miles (1104.6 km) as the crow flies. Sulphur is located WNW of Sarasota. By car, the driving distance is approximately 823.6 miles, taking about 16h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 53min. Both are located in United States — Sarasota 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 Sarasota 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 Sarasota to Sulphur

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 16h 34min $79 - $98 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~19h 53min $66–$124* Budget
Train ~21h 32min $99–$288* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Sarasota & Sulphur

Quick Facts

Sarasota
27.34°N, 82.53°W
America/New_York
7m 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 229 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 57 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 36.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients