How far is Ferry Lake, LA from Ida, LA?
The driving distance from Ferry Lake, LA to Ida, LA is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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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Halfway Point
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Village in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ferry Lake and Ida.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ferry Lake and Ida.
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Start on Ferry Lake Road
1.6 mi · 6 min · Ferry Lake Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Furman Road
559 ft · 25 sec · Furman Road
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Continue on Furman Street
645 ft · 36 sec · Furman Street
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Turn left onto Highway 1
1.5 km · 1 min · Highway 1
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Turn right onto Main Street
1635 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 538
1920 ft · 33 sec · Highway 538
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Turn right onto Belcher Oil City Road
5.3 mi · 7 min · Belcher Oil City Road
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Turn left onto I 49 North: Texarkana
2479 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
16.2 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 168: Rodessa, Ida
2162 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto Rodessa Ida Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Rodessa Ida Road
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Turn left onto North Louisiana Street
7 m · 1 sec · North Louisiana Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Louisiana Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ferry Lake and Ida.
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.
I 49 North
Merge slight left
16.2 mi · 00h 16m
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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Ida.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ferry Lake to Ida?
The road trip is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Gilliam is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Ferry Lake and 13.5 miles from Ida.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 7:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.64 one way or $7.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Ferry Lake and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Ida.
Stop Ideas Near Gilliam
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 Gilliam.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ferry Lake and Ida. Straight-line distance: 19.42 mi (31.26 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 Ida
Village in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 208 |
| Coordinates | 33.0043000, -93.8949000 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rue North Louisiana (-93.894963, 33.004319)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.64 | $7.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.09 | $8.18 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
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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