How far is DeRidder, LA from Hammond, LA?
The driving distance from DeRidder, LA to Hammond, LA is about 214 miles (344.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.6 miles (272.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between DeRidder and Hammond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between DeRidder and Hammond.
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Start on South Pine Street
47 m · 7 sec · South Pine Street
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Turn right onto West 1st Street
2.5 mi · 3 min · West 1st Street
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Continue on Highway 171
37.5 mi · 43 min · Highway 171
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Continue on Martin Luther King Highway
4.8 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Highway
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Take the exit straight
1788 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left
1659 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
126.2 mi · 2 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 12 East: Hammond
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway
39.2 mi · 43 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51 Business: Hammond, Ponchatoula
1289 ft · 31 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Veterans Avenue
86 m · 5 sec · Veterans Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Avenue
120 m · 7 sec · Veterans Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southwest Railroad Avenue
43 m · 3 sec · Southwest Railroad Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Southwest Railroad Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Southwest Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto West Charles Street
124 m · 20 sec · West Charles Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Charles Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between DeRidder and Hammond.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Martin Luther King Highway
Merge slight left
126 mi · 02h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving DeRidder and Sunny near Hammond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from DeRidder to Hammond?
The road trip is about 214 miles (344.4 km) and usually takes 03h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Duson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.9 miles from DeRidder and 107.1 miles from Hammond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.6 miles (272.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.59 one way or $57.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around DeRidder and Sunny near Hammond.
Stop Ideas Near Duson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Duson.
Lafayette
New Iberia
Lake Charles
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between DeRidder and Hammond. Straight-line distance: 169.59 mi (272.93 km).
#1 DeRidder
Small city in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 10,521 |
| Coordinates | 30.8463100, -93.2890500 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hammond
City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 21,359 |
| Coordinates | 30.5046300, -90.4629300 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Charles Street (-90.46295, 30.504696)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 344 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $28.59 | $57.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $32.16 | $64.31 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $34.92 | $69.84 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $40.88 | $81.77 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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