Road Trips from DeRidder, LA
DeRidder is your launchpad for quick hops and longer explorations across Louisiana. You've got options ranging from under an hour to a full day's drive. The terrain is mostly flat, making for straightforward travel. While most nearby routes don't feature parks directly on the drive, some longer hauls head towards areas with park access. This setup is perfect if you're looking for a short day trip or a more substantial drive that might connect to larger destinations.
Total Routes
8
Shortest
0.4h
With Parks Nearby
3
Under 2 hours
Lake Charles, LA
59m48.1 mi one way
This is a quick, 1-hour drive on mostly highway, covering just 48.1 miles. It's a straightforward route with a drive score of 7, making it an easy option for a short outing. The terrain is mostly flat.
Alexandria, LA
1h 31m72.9 mi one way
Clocking in at 1.5 hours and 72.9 miles, this trip uses mostly surface roads. It offers a slightly longer drive than Lake Charles, with a comparable drive score of 7, and features flat terrain.
Merryville, LA
25m19.6 mi one way
If you want the shortest trip possible, this is it. At only 19.6 miles and 30 minutes, it's ideal for a quick local excursion. The drive is on surface roads and has a lower drive score of 5.
Full-day getaway
Weekend trip
New Orleans, LA
4h 42m247.6 mi one way
This is a significant drive, 247.6 miles and 4.7 hours, primarily on the highway with a score of 8. It's the furthest option and provides access to New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park.
Marrero, LA
4h 52m255.5 mi one way
This is the longest drive at 255.5 miles, taking 4.9 hours. It's a mostly highway route with a drive score of 8 and includes access to New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, similar to other New Orleans area destinations.
Laplace, LA
4h 12m221.7 mi one way
This route is 221.7 miles and takes 4.2 hours, featuring a highway-focused drive with a score of 8. It also offers access to New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park.
Houma, LA
4h 18m218.9 mi one way
At 218.9 miles and 4.3 hours, this highway-focused drive has a score of 8 and passes through mostly flat terrain. It's a substantial trip toward the southern part of the state.
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New Orleans, LA
4h 42m247.6 mi one way
Marrero, LA
4h 52m255.5 mi one way
Laplace, LA
4h 12m221.7 mi one way
Houma, LA
4h 18m218.9 mi one way
New Orleans, LA
4h 42m247.6 mi one way
Laplace, LA
4h 12m221.7 mi one way
Houma, LA
4h 18m218.9 mi one way
Lafayette, LA
2h 14m116.6 mi one way
New Orleans, LA
4h 42m247.6 mi one way
Marrero, LA
4h 52m255.5 mi one way
Houma, LA
4h 18m218.9 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Flat terrain and park access on longer routes make spring drives enjoyable, avoiding the heat of summer.
Summer
The mostly flat terrain is good for driving, but longer trips might be best tackled early or late to avoid summer heat.
Fall
Enjoy the mostly flat drives in cooler fall temperatures, especially on the longer routes with park access.
Winter
Winter offers mild temperatures for the predominantly flat drives, making even the longer journeys more comfortable.
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