How far is Arabi, LA from Bossier City, LA?

The driving distance from Arabi, LA to Bossier City, LA is about 331.1 miles (532.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 282.5 miles (454.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 24m 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
331.15 mi
05h 12m
Flight
282.45 mi
454.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
282.45 mi
Kilometers
454.56 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
331.15 mi
Kilometers
532.94 km
Drive Time
05h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bossier City
Fri, Apr 10, 2:17 PM CDT
Return by in Arabi
Fri, Apr 10, 7:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arabi
2026-04-10T09:04
Arrive Bossier City
Fri, Apr 10, 2:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:12 AM to 1:12 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arabi
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
Marksville
LA

City in Louisiana

From Arabi
141.2 mi
02h 36m
To Bossier City
190 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
84°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arabi and Bossier City.

Turn-by-turn directions are not available for this route yet, but the driving route map is still shown above.

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
05h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.6 mi
282.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marksville
02h 36m from Arabi
Leave By
6:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Arabi and Mostly Sunny near Bossier City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arabi to Bossier City?

The road trip is about 331.1 miles (532.9 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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?

Marksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.2 miles from Arabi and 190 miles from Bossier City.

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

The direct path is about 282.5 miles (454.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.6 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 6:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.23 one way or $88.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Arabi and Mostly Sunny near Bossier City.

Stop Ideas Near Marksville

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette

100 mi away
133 East Grant St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

114 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arabi and Bossier City. Straight-line distance: 282.45 mi (454.56 km).

Arabi

#1 Arabi

Town in Crisp County, Georgia, United States

Population3,635
Coordinates29.9543700, -90.0053500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Bossier City

#2 Bossier City

The most populous city in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.

Population68,159
Coordinates32.5159900, -93.7321200
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Aycock Street (-90.004608, 29.954101)
End: Monroe Street (-93.732225, 32.51599)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 533 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.68 gal
44.23 L · about $44.23
Round trip
$88.46
23.36 gal · 88.46 L
Estimated CO2
103.8 kg one way
Round trip: 207.6 kg / 458 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $44.23 $88.46
Mid-grade $4.26 $49.75 $99.49
Premium $4.63 $54.02 $108.04
Diesel $5.42 $63.25 $126.49

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Arabi and Bossier City. The current time is 09:04:59.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.