How far is Ferry Lake, LA from Greenwood, LA?
The driving distance from Ferry Lake, LA to Greenwood, LA is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Suburb town of Shreveport, located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ferry Lake and Greenwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ferry Lake and Greenwood.
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Start on Ferry Lake Road
1.6 mi · 6 min · Ferry Lake Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Ferry Lake Road
1436 ft · 1 min · Ferry Lake Road
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Turn right onto Highway 1
2 mi · 3 min · Highway 1
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Turn slight right onto Highway 538
1.7 mi · 3 min · Highway 538
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Continue on Croom Street
1629 ft · 56 sec · Croom Street
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Continue on Lake Street
158 m · 18 sec · Lake Street
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Continue on Greenwood Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Greenwood Street
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Continue on Highway 169
8.5 mi · 12 min · Highway 169
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Continue on Greenwood Mooringsport Road
8.3 mi · 12 min · Greenwood Mooringsport Road
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Turn left onto Greenwood Road
2735 ft · 1 min · Greenwood Road
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Turn right onto Greenwood Springridge Road
69 m · 6 sec · Greenwood Springridge Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Greenwood Springridge Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ferry Lake and Greenwood.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Highway 169
Continue on Highway 169
8.51 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Ferry Lake and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Greenwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ferry Lake to Greenwood?
The road trip is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Blanchard is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.3 miles from Ferry Lake and 12.3 miles from Greenwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.29 one way or $6.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Ferry Lake and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Greenwood.
Stop Ideas Near Blanchard
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 Blanchard.
Shreveport, LA
Shreveport, Louisiana
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ferry Lake and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 20.6 mi (33.15 km).
#1 Ferry Lake
Ferry Lake is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.7395900, -94.0076800 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greenwood
Suburb town of Shreveport, located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 3,088 |
| Coordinates | 32.4429300, -93.9729600 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greenwood Springridge Road (-93.972735, 32.442928)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.29 | $6.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.71 | $7.41 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.02 | $8.05 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.71 | $9.42 |
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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