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

The driving distance from Hosston, LA to Ferry Lake, LA is about 17 miles (27.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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
16.95 mi
00h 27m
Flight
12.68 mi
20.41 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.68 mi
Kilometers
20.41 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.95 mi
Kilometers
27.28 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ferry Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 5:05 AM CDT
Return by in Hosston
Sun, Apr 19, 5:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hosston
2026-04-19T04:37
Arrive Ferry Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 5:05 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hosston
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
Belcher
LA

Village in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Hosston
8.5 mi
00h 13m
To Ferry Lake
8.5 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    2124 ft · 52 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    5.2 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 530: Oil City, Belcher

    2579 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Belcher Oil City Road

    4.9 mi · 7 min · Belcher Oil City Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 538

    1920 ft · 34 sec · Highway 538

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Main

    1635 ft · 1 min · Main

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 1

    1.5 km · 2 min · Highway 1

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Furman Street

    645 ft · 28 sec · Furman Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Furman Road

    559 ft · 25 sec · Furman Road

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Ferry Lake Road

    1.6 mi · 6 min · Ferry Lake Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ferry Lake Road

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belcher Oil City Road
4.88 mi · 29%
Ferry Lake Road
1.6 mi · 9%
Highway 1
0.93 mi · 5%
LA 530
0.49 mi · 3%
Highway 538
0.36 mi · 2%
Main
0.31 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Merge slight left

5.15 mi · 00h 05m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
12.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belcher
00h 13m from Hosston
Leave By
7:34 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17 miles (27.3 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Belcher is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Hosston and 8.5 miles from Ferry Lake.

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

The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.27 one way or $4.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Hosston and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Ferry Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Belcher

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Belcher, 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 Belcher.

BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

27 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

27 mi away
408 Fannin Street
RAIL

Marshall

55 mi away
800 North Washington Street - suite 2
RAIL

Texarkana

77 mi away
100 East Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hosston and Ferry Lake. Straight-line distance: 12.68 mi (20.41 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Hosston

Village in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population295
Coordinates32.8876400, -93.8785100
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ferry Lake

Ferry Lake is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.7395900, -94.0076800
Altitude59
CountryUnited States
Start: Hosston (-93.87851, 32.88764)
End: Ferry Lake (-94.00768, 32.73959)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.26 L · about $2.27
Round trip
$4.54
1.2 gal · 4.52 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.27 $4.54
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.56 $5.11
Premium $4.63 $2.78 $5.55
Diesel $5.42 $3.25 $6.50

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 Hosston and Ferry Lake. The current time is 04:37:39.

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.