DeRidder, LA Road Trips

Drivers starting from DeRidder, LA have 5 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Southeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 20-mile quick runs to 248-mile cross-state drives. Routes from DeRidder, LA spread mainly east and south, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

7

Longest Drive

247.6 mi

New Orleans, LA

Quickest Drive

25m

Merryville, LA

Plan Around DeRidder, LA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if DeRidder, LA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Laplace, LA to DeRidder, LA 222.3 mi · 4h 13m Central, LA to DeRidder, LA 160.7 mi · 3h 26m

Continue From DeRidder, LA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

DeRidder, LA to New Orleans, LA 247.6 mi · 4h 42m DeRidder, LA to Houma, LA 218.9 mi · 4h 18m DeRidder, LA to Central, LA 161.3 mi · 3h 27m DeRidder, LA to Lake Charles, LA 48.1 mi · 59m

Trips from DeRidder, LA

DeRidder, LA to New Orleans, LA

247.6 mi 4h 42m

DeRidder, LA to Houma, LA

218.9 mi 4h 18m

DeRidder, LA to Central, LA

161.3 mi 3h 27m

DeRidder, LA to Lake Charles, LA

48.1 mi 59m

DeRidder, LA to Merryville, LA

19.6 mi 25m

Driving from DeRidder, LA

The typical drive from DeRidder, LA covers about 139 miles and takes around 2h 46m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 248 miles (4h 42m), while the shortest is just 20 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving DeRidder, LA most often head toward New Orleans, LA (247.6 mi, 4h 42m), Houma, LA (218.9 mi, 4h 18m), Central, LA (161.3 mi, 3h 27m), Lake Charles, LA (48.1 mi, 59m), and Merryville, LA (19.6 mi, 25m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 139-mile drive from DeRidder, LA, expect to burn about 5.5 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 5 mapped routes leaving DeRidder, LA and 2 routes heading into DeRidder, LA, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 20 to 248 miles.

The longest mapped route from DeRidder, LA covers 248 miles and takes approximately 4h 42m. Shorter options start at just 20 miles.

The average route from DeRidder, LA runs about 139 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 46m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from DeRidder, LA include New Orleans, LA, Houma, LA, Central, LA and Lake Charles, LA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Short Drives from DeRidder, LA

Lake Charles, LA 48.1 mi Merryville, LA 19.6 mi

Trips to DeRidder, LA

Laplace, LA to DeRidder, LA

222.3 mi 4h 13m

Central, LA to DeRidder, LA

160.7 mi 3h 26m

Nearby Hubs

Other cities within driving distance of DeRidder, LA that also have route pages.

Merryville, LA 19.6 mi · 25m Lake Charles, LA 48.1 mi · 59m Central, LA 161.3 mi · 3h 27m Houma, LA 218.9 mi · 4h 18m New Orleans, LA 247.6 mi · 4h 42m