How far is DeRidder, LA from Terrytown, LA?
The driving distance from DeRidder, LA to Terrytown, LA is about 252.2 miles (405.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 204.6 miles (329.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 15m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 07m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Louisiana, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between DeRidder and Terrytown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between DeRidder and Terrytown.
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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
197.2 mi · 3 hr 40 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway
3.5 mi · 4 min · Pontchartrain Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Pontchartrain Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Pontchartrain Expressway
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Continue on Crescent City Connection
1.1 km · 1 min · Crescent City Connection
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Continue on Westbank Expressway
1.5 km · 1 min · Westbank Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Terry Parkway, Frontage Road
965 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Terry Parkway
1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Terry Parkway
997 ft · 28 sec · Terry Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Terry Parkway
2961 ft · 1 min · Terry Parkway
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Turn right onto Heritage Avenue
1043 ft · 41 sec · Heritage Avenue
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Turn left onto Cedarwood Avenue
128 m · 14 sec · Cedarwood Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedarwood Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between DeRidder and Terrytown.
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
197 mi · 03h 40m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving DeRidder and Sunny near Terrytown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from DeRidder to Terrytown?
The road trip is about 252.2 miles (405.9 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?
Cecilia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126 miles from DeRidder and 126.3 miles from Terrytown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 204.6 miles (329.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.6 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 8:44 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.70 one way or $67.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around DeRidder and Sunny near Terrytown.
Stop Ideas Near Cecilia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Parks City Hall
Lafayette Consolidated Government
Housing Authority of Lafayette
City of St. Martinville Tourist Information Center
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cecilia.
Lafayette
New Iberia
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between DeRidder and Terrytown. Straight-line distance: 204.59 mi (329.26 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 Terrytown
Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 23,319 |
| Coordinates | 29.9102100, -90.0325700 |
| Altitude | -1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedarwood Avenue (-90.032606, 29.910156)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 406 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 08m |
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 | $33.70 | $67.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $37.91 | $75.81 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $41.16 | $82.33 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $48.19 | $96.39 |
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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