How far is DeRidder, LA from Sulphur, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between DeRidder and Sulphur is 42.45 miles (68.32 km).
Flight distance from DeRidder, LA to Sulphur, LA is 42.45 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 05 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from DeRidder, Louisiana to Sulphur, Louisiana is: 48.17 miles (77.52 km) by car.
Driving from DeRidder to Sulphur will take approximately 01 hours 03 minutes.
#1 DeRidder
Small city in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 10521 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°50'47"N 93°17'21"W |
| Latitude | 30.8463100 |
| Longitude | -93.2890500 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sulphur
Suburb city of Lake Charles, located in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 20120 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°14'12"N 93°22'39"W |
| Latitude | 30.2365900 |
| Longitude | -93.3773800 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Sulphur: East Napoleon Street (-93.377405,30.236609)
Estimated Travel Time Between DeRidder and Sulphur
The distance between DeRidder and Sulphur is 78 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 51 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between DeRidder and Sulphur. The current time is 01:28:53.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 36 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01 hours 12 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 57 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 48 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 41 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 38 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 36 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.43 liters (1.7 gallon) of gas to cover the route between DeRidder and Sulphur.
The estimated cost of gas to go from DeRidder to Sulphur is $5.22 (diesel $6.91).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $5.22 | $5.92 | $6.53 | $6.91 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Louisiana ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.073 (Diesel $4.064) /gallon. Last changed prices on January 14, 2026.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between DeRidder and Sulphur (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
