How far is Prairieville, LA from DeRidder, LA?
The driving distance from Prairieville, LA to DeRidder, LA is about 184.9 miles (297.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.9 miles (229.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.
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.
City in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prairieville and DeRidder.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prairieville and DeRidder.
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Start on Airline Highway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Airline Highway
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Turn left onto Highland Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Highland Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
1465 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
10.9 mi · 13 min
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Keep slight left
122.5 mi · 2 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 171: DeRidder, Shreveport
1029 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 171 North: DeRidder, Shreveport
1253 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Highway
4.5 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Highway
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Continue on Highway 171
37.5 mi · 43 min · Highway 171
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Continue on East 1st Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street
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Continue on Mahlon Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Mahlon Street
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Continue on Shirley Street
1065 ft · 23 sec · Shirley Street
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Turn left onto North Pine Street
607 ft · 11 sec · North Pine Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Pine Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Prairieville and DeRidder.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 10 West
Keep slight left
122 mi · 02h 15m
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 Prairieville and Sunny near DeRidder.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prairieville to DeRidder?
The road trip is about 184.9 miles (297.5 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?
Crowley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.3 miles from Prairieville and 92.5 miles from DeRidder.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.9 miles (229.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 9:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.51 one way or $51.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Prairieville and Sunny near DeRidder.
Stop Ideas Near Crowley
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 Crowley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prairieville and DeRidder. Straight-line distance: 142.85 mi (229.89 km).
#1 Prairieville
Prairieville is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.3029700, -90.9720500 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
#2 DeRidder
Small city in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 10,521 |
| Coordinates | 30.8463100, -93.2890500 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: DeRidder (-93.28905, 30.84631)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 297 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.91 | $25.51 | $51.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $28.53 | $57.06 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $31.17 | $62.34 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $37.97 | $75.93 |
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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