How far is Ferry Lake, LA from Shreveport, LA?

The driving distance from Ferry Lake, LA to Shreveport, LA is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.67 mi
00h 36m
Flight
21.07 mi
33.91 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.07 mi
Kilometers
33.91 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.67 mi
Kilometers
38.09 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shreveport
Sun, Apr 19, 3:57 AM CDT
Return by in Ferry Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 4:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ferry Lake
2026-04-19T03:21
Arrive Shreveport
Sun, Apr 19, 3:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ferry Lake
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Blanchard
LA

Suburb town of Shreveport, located in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Ferry Lake
11.8 mi
00h 18m
To Shreveport
11.9 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ferry Lake and Shreveport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ferry Lake and Shreveport.

  1. 1

    Start on Ferry Lake Road

    1.6 mi · 6 min · Ferry Lake Road

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Ferry Lake Road

    1436 ft · 1 min · Ferry Lake Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Highway 1

    11.8 mi · 15 min · Highway 1

  4. 4

    Continue on North Market Street

    7.4 mi · 11 min · North Market Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Hearne Avenue

    760 ft · 19 sec · North Hearne Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Grimmett Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Grimmett Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway

    3266 ft · 1 min · Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway

    2522 ft · 56 sec · Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto River Parkway

    21 m · 2 sec · River Parkway

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ferry Lake and Shreveport.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 1
11.8 mi · 50%
North Market Street
7.4 mi · 31%
Ferry Lake Road
1.87 mi · 8%
Grimmett Drive
1.25 mi · 5%
Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
1.1 mi · 5%
North Hearne Avenue
0.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Highway 1

Turn right onto Highway 1

11.8 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
21.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blanchard
00h 18m from Ferry Lake
Leave By
7:18 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Ferry Lake and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Shreveport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ferry Lake to Shreveport?

The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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 11.8 miles from Ferry Lake and 11.9 miles from Shreveport.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.14 one way or $6.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 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 Shreveport.

Stop Ideas Near Blanchard

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Blanchard, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Blanchard.

BUS

Shreveport, LA

15 mi away
408 Fannin Street
BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

16 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
RAIL

Marshall

45 mi away
800 North Washington Street - suite 2
RAIL

Longview

79 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ferry Lake and Shreveport. Straight-line distance: 21.07 mi (33.91 km).

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#1 Ferry Lake

Ferry Lake is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.7395900, -94.0076800
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Shreveport

#2 Shreveport

The second most populous city in Louisiana.

Population184,786
Coordinates32.5251500, -93.7501800
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Start: Ferry Lake Road (-94.007682, 32.739592)
End: River Parkway (-93.750913, 32.525036)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.83 gal
3.16 L · about $3.14
Round trip
$6.29
1.66 gal · 6.32 L
Estimated CO2
7.4 kg one way
Round trip: 14.8 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.14 $6.29
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.53 $7.07
Premium $4.63 $3.84 $7.68
Diesel $5.42 $4.49 $8.99

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Louisiana · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Ferry Lake and Shreveport. The current time is 03:21:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.