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Trip from DeRidder, LA to Houma, LA

Drive Time

3h 36m

Distance

219.7 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Same-day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from DeRidder, LA to Houma, LA covers 219.7 miles and takes about 3h 36m 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 $29.84 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

109.9 miles from DeRidder, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 36m drive with frequent turns across 219.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 29 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.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
West 1st Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Highway 171	Unavailable	Refreshing
Martin Luther King Highway	Unavailable	Refreshing
LA 182	Unavailable	Refreshing
North University Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
Southeast Evangeline Thruway	Unavailable	Refreshing
Southwest Evangeline Thruway	Unavailable	Refreshing
North Morgan 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 Houma, 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

68 mi · 1 hr 13 min

8

Take the exit slight right toward LA 182

0.3 mi · 33 sec · LA 182

9

Keep slight right

305 ft · 8 sec

10

Turn slight right onto North University Avenue

4.0 mi · 7 min · North University Avenue

11

Merge slight left onto Southeast Evangeline Thruway

505 ft · 8 sec · Southeast Evangeline Thruway

12

Continue on Southwest Evangeline Thruway

4.6 mi · 5 min · Southwest Evangeline Thruway

13

Turn right onto North Morgan Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · North Morgan Avenue

14

Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway

1.5 mi · 2 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway

15

Turn right onto East Fairfield Drive

0.1 mi · 20 sec · East Fairfield Drive

16

Turn left onto St Etienne Road

1.0 mi · 4 min · St Etienne Road

17

At the end of the road, turn left onto Young Street

0.6 mi · 52 sec · Young Street

18

Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

0.5 mi · 31 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

19

Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

20

Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

0.2 mi · 12 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

21

Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

22

Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

0.8 mi · 53 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

23

Keep slight right

82 mi · 1 hr 28 min

24

Take the exit slight right

0.4 mi · 49 sec

25

Keep slight right

394 ft · 10 sec

26

Turn straight onto West Main Street

7.0 mi · 11 min · West Main Street

27

Turn right onto Lafayette Street

197 ft · 10 sec · Lafayette Street

28

Turn left onto School Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · School Street

29

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 109.9 miles from DeRidder, LA, or about 1h 48m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

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 18m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 109.9 miles or 1h 48m 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 57m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Houma, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from DeRidder, LA

This is one driving day of about 219.7 miles and 3h 36m.

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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

110 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Houma, 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 Houma, LA.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 109.9 mi from DeRidder, LA

Orange County, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Meal break

The midpoint is around 109.9 miles from DeRidder, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions for the drive, so the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.45	$29.84	$59.68
midgrade	$3.85	$33.30	$66.60
premium	$4.15	$35.90	$71.79
diesel	$3.75	$32.44	$64.87

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 76.9 kg one way.

Travel Intel

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Compare the departure city with the arrival city before you leave so the route feels predictable, not reactive.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

DeRidder, LA

Late night in DeRidder on Saturday

Local time

2:56 AM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Forecast unavailable right now

CDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Houma, LA

Late night in Houma on Saturday

Local time

2:56 AM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Forecast unavailable right now

CDT Live mapsof forecast

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

3 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 36m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from DeRidder, LA to Houma, LA covers 219.7 miles and takes about 3h 36m 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 109.9 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 $29.84 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.

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