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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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 Shreveport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ferry Lake and Shreveport.
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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
11.8 mi · 15 min · Highway 1
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Continue on North Market Street
7.4 mi · 11 min · North Market Street
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Turn left onto North Hearne Avenue
760 ft · 19 sec · North Hearne Avenue
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Turn right onto Grimmett Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Grimmett Drive
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Continue on Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
3266 ft · 1 min · Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
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Continue on Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
2522 ft · 56 sec · Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
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Turn slight right onto River Parkway
21 m · 2 sec · River Parkway
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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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 Shreveport. Straight-line distance: 21.07 mi (33.91 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 Shreveport
The second most populous city in Louisiana.
| Population | 184,786 |
| Coordinates | 32.5251500, -93.7501800 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
End: River Parkway (-93.750913, 32.525036)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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