Origin
DeRidder, LA
Morning in DeRidder on Tuesday
Local time
8:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from DeRidder, LA to Merryville, LA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
19.6 mi
31 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
DeRidder, LA
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Merryville, LA
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick excursion in Southeast Louisiana, the 19.6-mile trek from DeRidder to Merryville is a straightforward option. This drive typically takes about 25 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a one-day trip that requires no overnight planning. You will primarily navigate via Shirley Street, State Route 110, and Main Street to complete the journey. With fuel costs estimated at $3, it is an incredibly budget-friendly route for local travel. Because both towns are located within the same region, you won't experience significant geographic shifts, but the simplicity of the trip allows for a stress-free transition between the two locales.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Shirley Street | 18.5 mi | 23m |
| State Route 110 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Pine Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Shirley Street
— 18.5 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between DeRidder, LA and Merryville, LA.
1
Start on LA 27
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
South Pine Street
2
Turn left onto US 190
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Shirley Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Continue on US 190
18 mi
·
22 min
·
Shirley Street
4
Turn left onto LA 110
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 110
5
Continue on LA 110
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Main Street
6
Arrive at destination
LA 110
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 18.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 190 / Shirley Street
Turn left onto US 190 / Shirley Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
18.6 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
LA 110 / State Route 110
Turn left onto LA 110 / State Route 110
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.96 one way
$5.92 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.25 | $6.50 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.33 | $8.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.72 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Merryville, LA
Morning in Merryville on Tuesday
Local time
8:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live 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
2 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
25m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy, local experience rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. Only 4% of this route consists of highway travel, so you will spend the vast majority of your time on local roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is an 18.5-mile stretch along Shirley Street, which dictates the primary character of the drive. Because the road is characterized by frequent turns, you should stay alert rather than settling into a monotonous highway rhythm. It is a practical, functional drive that requires your full attention as you navigate the transition from DeRidder to Merryville.
Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.5 mi on Shirley Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 190 / Shirley Street.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from DeRidder, LA to Merryville, LA is easy. At 25m with 4% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 190 / Shirley Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.6 miles (LA 110 / State Route 110): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in DeRidder, LA
Full guide →De Ridder is a small city in Louisiana. It can boast of being the hometown of Chris Cagle.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 19.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.5 miles on Shirley Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 190 / Shirley Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 18.6 miles (LA 110 / State Route 110): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Merryville, LA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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