How far is Ida, LA from Ferry Lake, LA?
The driving distance from Ida, LA to Ferry Lake, LA is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ida and Ferry Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ida and Ferry Lake.
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Start on North Louisiana Street
7 m · 4 sec · North Louisiana Street
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Turn right onto Rodessa Ida Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Rodessa Ida Road
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Turn left
1824 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto W. Greg Wall, P.E. Memorial Highway
16.1 mi · 16 min · W. Greg Wall, P.E. Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 530: Oil City, Belcher
2579 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Belcher Oil City Road
4.9 mi · 7 min · Belcher Oil City Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 538
1920 ft · 34 sec · Highway 538
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Turn right onto Main
1635 ft · 1 min · Main
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 1
1.5 km · 2 min · Highway 1
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Turn right onto Furman Street
645 ft · 28 sec · Furman Street
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Continue on Furman Road
559 ft · 25 sec · Furman Road
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Turn straight onto Ferry Lake Road
1.6 mi · 6 min · Ferry Lake Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ferry Lake Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ida and Ferry Lake.
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.
W. Greg Wall, P.E. Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto W. Greg Wall, P.E. Memorial Highway
16.1 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 Ida 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 Ida to Ferry Lake?
The road trip is about 26.6 miles (42.8 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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 13.3 miles from Ida and 13.3 miles from Ferry Lake.
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 7.2 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 7:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.56 one way or $7.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Ida and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Ferry Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Gilliam
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ida and Ferry Lake. Straight-line distance: 19.42 mi (31.26 km).
#1 Ida
Village in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 208 |
| Coordinates | 33.0043000, -93.8949000 |
| Altitude | 85 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ferry Lake
Ferry Lake is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.7395900, -94.0076800 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ferry Lake (-94.00768, 32.73959)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.56 | $7.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.00 | $8.01 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.09 | $10.18 |
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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