Ferriday, LA Road Trips
With 5 routes heading out and 1 heading in, Ferriday, LA works well as a modest departure point in the Southeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 93-mile quick runs to 182-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Ferriday, LA spread mainly south and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
182.1 mi
Bossier City, LA
Quickest Drive
1h 51m
Maryland, LA
Plan Around Ferriday, LA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Ferriday, LA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Ferriday, LA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Ferriday, LA
Driving from Ferriday, LA
Expect an average of 143 miles and about 2h 50m behind the wheel when leaving Ferriday, LA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 182 miles (3h 33m), while the shortest is just 93 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Ferriday, LA are Bossier City, LA (182.1 mi, 3h 23m), New Orleans, LA (181 mi, 3h 33m), Lake Charles, LA (158.1 mi, 3h 22m), Baton Rouge, LA (101.3 mi, 2h 2m), and Maryland, LA (93.2 mi, 1h 51m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 143-mile drive from Ferriday, LA, expect to burn about 5.6 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Ferriday, LA and 1 routes heading into Ferriday, LA, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 93 to 182 miles.
The longest mapped route from Ferriday, LA covers 182 miles and takes approximately 3h 33m. Shorter options start at just 93 miles.
The average route from Ferriday, LA runs about 143 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 50m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Ferriday, LA include Bossier City, LA, New Orleans, LA, Lake Charles, LA and Baton Rouge, LA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Ferriday, LA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
3,126
Median Income
$27,167
Median Home Value
$86,600
Median Age
31.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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