How far is Shreveport, LA from DeRidder, LA?
The driving distance from Shreveport, LA to DeRidder, LA is about 141.9 miles (228.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shreveport and DeRidder.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shreveport and DeRidder.
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Start on River Parkway
2701 ft · 1 min · River Parkway
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Turn left onto Jack Wells Boulevard
757 ft · 31 sec · Jack Wells Boulevard
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Turn left onto Airport Drive
1389 ft · 39 sec · Airport Drive
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Turn right onto North Common Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Common Street
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Turn right onto Caddo Street
1505 ft · 37 sec · Caddo Street
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Continue on Ford Street
646 ft · 23 sec · Ford Street
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Turn left onto Allen Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Allen Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South: Alexandria
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
56.9 mi · 1 hr · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
2070 ft · 51 sec
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Turn slight right
62 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 485
153 m · 10 sec · State Route 485
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Continue on LA 485
10.4 mi · 14 min · LA 485
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At the end of the road, turn right
14.4 mi · 17 min
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Martin Luther King Drive
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Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
14 m · 9 sec · Martin Luther King Drive
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Turn left onto Fisher Road
2377 ft · 52 sec · Fisher Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fisher Road
20.9 mi · 24 min · Fisher Road
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Continue on Shreveport Highway
11 mi · 13 min · Shreveport Highway
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Continue on Shreveport Highway
73 m · 3 sec · Shreveport Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North 6th Street
41 m · 2 sec · North 6th Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North 6th Street
2 mi · 2 min · North 6th Street
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Merge slight left onto South 5th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South 5th Street
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Keep slight right to continue on South 5th Street
1511 ft · 33 sec · South 5th Street
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Continue on Main Street
12.9 mi · 18 min · Main Street
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Continue on Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway
3.7 mi · 5 min · Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway
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Continue on North Pine Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · 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 Shreveport and DeRidder.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
56.9 mi · 01h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Shreveport and Mostly Sunny near DeRidder.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shreveport to DeRidder?
The road trip is about 141.9 miles (228.4 km) and usually takes 02h 51m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Robeline is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71 miles from Shreveport and 70.8 miles from DeRidder.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.1 miles (191.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.97 one way or $37.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Shreveport and Mostly Sunny near DeRidder.
Stop Ideas Near Robeline
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 Robeline.
Shreveport, Louisiana
Shreveport, LA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shreveport and DeRidder. Straight-line distance: 119.12 mi (191.71 km).
#1 Shreveport
The second most populous city in Louisiana.
| Population | 184,786 |
| Coordinates | 32.5251500, -93.7501800 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| 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: 228 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $18.97 | $37.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $21.34 | $42.68 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $23.17 | $46.34 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $27.13 | $54.26 |
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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