US Highway 425: Ferriday to Mississippi – Louisiana

Join us as we drive America’s Highways for 12 miles south along U.S. Highway 425 from Ferriday, Louisiana to Natchez, Mississippi — a short but significant route that links the fertile Louisiana delta to the scenic bluffs of western Mississippi.

We begin our journey on the north side of Ferriday, Louisiana, traveling southbound along US-425. Ferriday is a small town with a rich musical legacy, being the birthplace of rock ‘n’ roll legends like Jerry Lee Lewis and Mickey Gilley. As we roll into town, we encounter the major intersection with U.S. Highway 84, a key east-west route through the region. This junction once marked the southern terminus of US-425 before it was extended across the Mississippi River. Today, it serves as a busy crossroads for local and regional traffic.

Continuing southward, US-425 bends southeast as it leaves Ferriday, passing through the small communities of Ridgecrest and Taconey. These areas are quintessential examples of Louisiana river towns — flat, rural, and surrounded by farmland and waterways. The route here is flanked by levees, fields, and the occasional view of the Mississippi River’s backwaters. It’s a straight shot into Vidalia, the last Louisiana town before the river crossing. Vidalia offers beautiful views of the riverfront and features a scenic Riverwalk trail that parallels the water — a great stop for stretching your legs or snapping photos of the Natchez skyline across the river.

Just past Vidalia, we approach the twin Natchez-Vidalia Bridges, a pair of cantilever spans that carry US-425 and US-84 across the mighty Mississippi River. As we cross into Mississippi, the view opens up dramatically, with the bluffs of Natchez rising ahead and the river stretching wide beneath. This crossing is more than just a state line — it marks a transition between the flat delta lands of Louisiana and the historic hilltop charm of Mississippi.

The drive concludes on the east bank of the river in downtown Natchez, Mississippi, at the intersection with Canal Street. Natchez is one of the oldest and most historically significant towns on the river, offering antebellum homes, walking tours, and riverfront dining. From here, US-425 ends, but the journey into southern history continues.