Origin
DeRidder, LA
Night in DeRidder on Sunday
Local time
10:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from DeRidder, LA to Hammond, LA
Drive Time
3h 23m
Distance
214 mi
344 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 11m
★
6 AM
3h 24m
8 AM
3h 48m
10 AM
3h 32m
12 PM
3h 30m
3 PM
3h 33m
5 PM
3h 47m
8 PM
3h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
DeRidder, LA
Miguel Cuenca
Hammond, LA
RDNE Stock project
Trip Overview
The drive from DeRidder, LA to Hammond, LA covers 214 miles and takes about 3h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 1st Street, Highway 171, Martin Luther King Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.72 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
107 miles from DeRidder, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 23m drive with frequent turns across 214 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 1st Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 23m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from DeRidder, LA to Hammond, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 1st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 171 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Martin Luther King Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 12 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Florida Republic Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 51 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Veterans Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest Railroad Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West 1st Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between DeRidder, LA and Hammond, LA.
1
Start on South Pine Street
154 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Pine Street
2
Turn right onto West 1st Street
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West 1st Street
3
Continue on Highway 171
38 mi
·
43 min
·
Highway 171
4
Continue on Martin Luther King Highway
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Martin Luther King Highway
5
Take the exit straight
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
6
Keep slight left
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
7
Merge slight left
126 mi
·
2 hr 20 min
8
Take the exit slight left toward I 12 East: Hammond
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 12 East: Hammond
9
Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway
39 mi
·
42 min
·
West Florida Republic Parkway
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 51 Business: Hammond, Ponchatoula
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
US 51 Business: Hammond, Ponchatoula
11
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Veterans Avenue
282 ft
·
5 sec
·
Veterans Avenue
12
Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Avenue
394 ft
·
7 sec
·
Veterans Avenue
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southwest Railroad Avenue
141 ft
·
3 sec
·
Southwest Railroad Avenue
14
Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Railroad Avenue
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest Railroad Avenue
15
Turn left onto West Charles Street
407 ft
·
20 sec
·
West Charles Street
16
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 107 miles from DeRidder, LA, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107 miles or 1h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hammond, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving DeRidder, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from DeRidder, LA
This is one driving day of about 214 miles and 3h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from DeRidder, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 107 mi from DeRidder, LA · 1h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
107 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 107 miles from DeRidder, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hammond, LA
The final approach into Hammond, LA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Hammond, LA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.72 one way
$65.43 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $35.88 | $71.77 |
| premium | $4.61 | $38.84 | $77.68 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $47.54 | $95.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.2 | 0 | $22.47 | $10.27 |
| Efficient EV | 53.5 | 0 | $18.72 | $8.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.6 | 1 | $29.96 | $13.70 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Hammond, LA
Night in Hammond on Sunday
Local time
10:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 23m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from DeRidder, LA to Hammond, LA covers 214 miles and takes about 3h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 1st Street, Highway 171, Martin Luther King Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 107 miles from DeRidder, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.72 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 23m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from DeRidder, LA to Hammond, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from DeRidder, LA to Hammond, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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