Origin
Monroe, LA
Late night in Monroe on Monday
Local time
12:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monroe, LA to DeRidder, LA
Drive Time
3h 23m
Distance
168 mi
270 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 12m
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6 AM
3h 24m
8 AM
3h 48m
10 AM
3h 32m
12 PM
3h 30m
3 PM
3h 34m
5 PM
3h 47m
8 PM
3h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monroe, LA
adrian vieriu
DeRidder, LA
Miguel Cuenca
Trip Overview
The drive from Monroe, LA to DeRidder, LA covers 168 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 Louisville Avenue, North 5th Street, Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.68 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
84 miles from Monroe, 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 168 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Louisville Avenue 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Monroe, LA to DeRidder, LA is easy. At 3h 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Monroe, LA to DeRidder, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North 5th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 165 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 165 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Martin Luther King Jr Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Macarthur Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Louisville Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe, LA and DeRidder, LA.
1
Start on the route
39 ft
·
8 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left
46 ft
·
5 sec
3
Turn right onto Louisville Avenue
266 ft
·
9 sec
·
Louisville Avenue
4
Turn right onto North 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
North 5th Street
5
Continue on North 5th Street
459 ft
·
8 sec
·
North 5th Street
6
Continue on Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
7
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
8
Merge slight left
1.0 mi
·
1 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 165: Bastrop, Columbia
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 165: Bastrop, Columbia
10
Keep slight right to continue on US 165 South: Columbia
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
US 165 South: Columbia
11
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive
92 mi
·
1 hr 47 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
12
Continue on Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge
13
Continue on Macarthur Drive
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Macarthur Drive
14
Take the exit right
233 ft
·
6 sec
15
Continue on Coliseum Boulevard
48 mi
·
56 min
·
Coliseum Boulevard
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North 6th Street
315 ft
·
4 sec
·
North 6th Street
17
Exit the roundabout onto North 6th Street
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North 6th Street
18
Merge slight left onto South 5th Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South 5th Street
19
Keep slight right to continue on South 5th Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
South 5th Street
20
Continue on Main Street
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Main Street
21
Continue on Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway
22
Continue on North Pine Street
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North Pine Street
23
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 84 miles from Monroe, 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 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near DeRidder, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Monroe, 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 Monroe, LA
This is one driving day of about 168 miles and 3h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Monroe, 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 84 mi from Monroe, LA · 1h 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
84 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
Arriving in DeRidder, LA
The final approach into DeRidder, 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 DeRidder, 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
$25.68 one way
$51.37 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
59 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $28.17 | $56.34 |
| premium | $4.61 | $30.49 | $60.98 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $37.32 | $74.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.4 | 0 | $17.64 | $8.06 |
| Efficient EV | 42 | 0 | $14.70 | $6.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 67.2 | 0 | $23.52 | $10.75 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% 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
DeRidder, LA
Late night in DeRidder on Monday
Local time
12:24 AM
CDT
Current temp
87°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
3 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 Monroe, LA to DeRidder, LA covers 168 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 Louisville Avenue, North 5th Street, Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 84 miles from Monroe, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.68 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.
The drive from Monroe, LA to DeRidder, LA is easy. At 3h 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Monroe, LA to DeRidder, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Monroe, LA to DeRidder, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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