How far is Shreveport, LA from West Ferriday, LA?

The driving distance from Shreveport, LA to West Ferriday, LA is about 185.9 miles (299.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.4 miles (227.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
185.88 mi
03h 33m
Flight
141.34 mi
227.47 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.34 mi
Kilometers
227.47 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.88 mi
Kilometers
299.15 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Ferriday
Thu, Apr 23, 1:57 AM CDT
Return by in Shreveport
Thu, Apr 23, 5:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shreveport
2026-04-22T22:24
Arrive West Ferriday
Thu, Apr 23, 1:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:54 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shreveport
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Claiborne
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Shreveport
92.9 mi
01h 46m
To West Ferriday
93 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Shreveport and West Ferriday.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shreveport and West Ferriday.

  1. 1

    Start on River Parkway

    2701 ft · 1 min · River Parkway

  2. 2

    Continue on River Parkway

    1 km · 2 min · River Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Milam Street

    1321 ft · 46 sec · Milam Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Market Street

    116 m · 15 sec · Market Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Market Street

    1014 ft · 36 sec · Market Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    1529 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway

    118.3 mi · 2 hr 9 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald

    1531 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right

    63.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Kentucky Avenue

    2170 ft · 60 sec · Kentucky Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Doty Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Doty Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Abraham Road

    672 ft · 30 sec · Abraham Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Abraham Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shreveport and West Ferriday.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
118 mi · 64%
River Parkway
1.13 mi · 1%
Doty Road
0.86 mi
Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.72 mi
Market Street
0.55 mi
Kentucky Avenue
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Recipients Highway

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway

118 mi · 02h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.5 mi
141.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Claiborne
01h 46m from Shreveport
Leave By
9:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Shreveport and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Ferriday.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Shreveport to West Ferriday?

The road trip is about 185.9 miles (299.2 km) and usually takes 03h 33m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Claiborne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.9 miles from Shreveport and 93 miles from West Ferriday.

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

The direct path is about 141.4 miles (227.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.84 one way or $49.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Shreveport and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near West Ferriday.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shreveport and West Ferriday. Straight-line distance: 141.34 mi (227.47 km).

Shreveport

#1 Shreveport

The second most populous city in Louisiana.

Population184,786
Coordinates32.5251500, -93.7501800
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
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#2 West Ferriday

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,478
Coordinates31.6404400, -91.5731800
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Shreveport (-93.75018, 32.52515)
End: West Ferriday (-91.57318, 31.64044)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 299 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.56 gal
24.83 L · about $24.84
Round trip
$49.69
13.12 gal · 49.66 L
Estimated CO2
58.3 kg one way
Round trip: 116.6 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.84 $49.69
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.94 $55.88
Premium $4.63 $30.34 $60.68
Diesel $5.42 $35.52 $71.04

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Shreveport and West Ferriday. The current time is 22:24:17.

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.