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

The driving distance from Arnaudville, LA to Bossier City, LA is about 206.6 miles (332.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 180.8 miles (290.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m 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
206.62 mi
03h 02m
Flight
180.78 mi
290.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
180.78 mi
Kilometers
290.94 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.62 mi
Kilometers
332.53 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bossier City
Thu, Apr 23, 4:34 AM CDT
Return by in Arnaudville
Thu, Apr 23, 7:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arnaudville
2026-04-23T01:32
Arrive Bossier City
Thu, Apr 23, 4:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 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
10:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arnaudville
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
Boyce
LA

Town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Arnaudville
103.2 mi
01h 31m
To Bossier City
103.5 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arnaudville and Bossier City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Front Street

    40 m · 8 sec · Front Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Fuselier Street

    33 m · 7 sec · Fuselier Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Route 31

    111 m · 8 sec · State Route 31

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Bayou Courtableau Highway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Bayou Courtableau Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on State Route 93

    3.2 mi · 6 min · State Route 93

  6. 6

    Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

    1332 ft · 27 sec · Martin Luther King Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on East Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Charles Avenue

    70 m · 5 sec · Charles Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on West Martin Luther King Drive

    923 ft · 18 sec · West Martin Luther King Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on State Highway 93

    130 m · 9 sec · State Highway 93

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Opelousas

    1465 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

    194.8 mi · 3 hr 19 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20: Dallas, Monroe

    1169 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Monroe

    3011 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Traffic Street

    2557 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Barksdale Boulevard

    897 ft · 36 sec · Barksdale Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Monroe Street

    24 m · 3 sec · Monroe Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arnaudville and Bossier City.

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
195 mi · 94%
State Route 93
3.19 mi · 2%
Bayou Courtableau Highway
3.09 mi · 1%
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
1.52 mi · 1%
East Martin Luther King Jr Drive
1.22 mi · 1%
I 20 East
0.57 mi
Longest Stretch

Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

195 mi · 03h 19m

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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.8 mi
180.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boyce
01h 31m from Arnaudville
Leave By
10:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arnaudville and Mostly Cloudy near Bossier City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 206.6 miles (332.5 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?

Boyce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.2 miles from Arnaudville and 103.5 miles from Bossier City.

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

The direct path is about 180.8 miles (290.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 10:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.61 one way or $55.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Arnaudville and Mostly Cloudy near Bossier City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arnaudville and Bossier City. Straight-line distance: 180.78 mi (290.94 km).

Arnaudville

#1 Arnaudville

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,041
Coordinates30.3977000, -91.9315100
Altitude8
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: Front Street (-91.931361, 30.397718)
End: Monroe Street (-93.732225, 32.51599)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 333 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.29 gal
27.6 L · about $27.61
Round trip
$55.21
14.58 gal · 55.2 L
Estimated CO2
64.8 kg one way
Round trip: 129.6 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.61 $55.21
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.05 $62.10
Premium $4.63 $33.72 $67.43
Diesel $5.42 $39.48 $78.95

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 Arnaudville and Bossier City. The current time is 01:32:05.

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.