How far is Sulphur, LA from DeRidder, LA?
The driving distance from Sulphur, LA to DeRidder, LA is about 57.2 miles (92 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
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 Allen Parish
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 Sulphur and DeRidder.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sulphur and DeRidder.
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Start on East Napoleon Street
6 mi · 9 min · East Napoleon Street
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Take the ramp straight
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Opelousas Street
553 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on I-10 Service Road
676 ft · 14 sec · I-10 Service Road
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Turn right onto Opelousas Street
1218 ft · 26 sec · Opelousas Street
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Turn left onto North Martin Luther King Highway
5 mi · 8 min · North 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 Sulphur 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.
Highway 171
Continue on Highway 171
37.5 mi · 00h 43m
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 Sulphur and Sunny near DeRidder.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sulphur to DeRidder?
The road trip is about 57.2 miles (92 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Reeves is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Sulphur and 28.5 miles from DeRidder.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.8 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 4:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.90 one way or $15.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sulphur and Sunny near DeRidder.
Stop Ideas Near Reeves
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 Reeves.
Lake Charles
Lafayette
Beaumont
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sulphur and DeRidder. Straight-line distance: 42.45 mi (68.32 km).
#1 Sulphur
Suburb city of Lake Charles, located in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 20,120 |
| Coordinates | 30.2365900, -93.3773800 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $3.91 | $7.90 | $15.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $8.84 | $17.68 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $9.66 | $19.32 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $11.76 | $23.52 |
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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