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

The driving distance from Avondale, LA to Bossier City, LA is about 335 miles (539.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 275.3 miles (443.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 20m 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
335.06 mi
05h 10m
Flight
275.32 mi
443.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
275.32 mi
Kilometers
443.08 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
335.06 mi
Kilometers
539.22 km
Drive Time
05h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bossier City
Sat, Apr 11, 6:19 PM CDT
Return by in Avondale
Sat, Apr 11, 11:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Avondale
2026-04-11T13:09
Arrive Bossier City
Sat, Apr 11, 6:19 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:10 AM to 1:10 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
6:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Avondale
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
Bunkie
LA

City in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Avondale
163.5 mi
02h 35m
To Bossier City
171.5 mi
02h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Valentine Drive

    629 ft · 31 sec · Valentine Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Jamie Boulevard

    1231 ft · 1 min · Jamie Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left

    4.8 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    3.8 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge

    1975 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    1700 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    70.8 mi · 1 hr 20 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell

    97 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto State Route 1

    49 mi · 1 hr 3 min · State Route 1

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria

    1494 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

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

    186.3 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

  15. 15

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

    1169 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Monroe

    3011 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Traffic Street

    2557 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Barksdale Boulevard

    897 ft · 36 sec · Barksdale Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Monroe Street

    24 m · 3 sec · Monroe Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
186 mi · 56%
I 10 West
75.4 mi · 23%
State Route 1
49 mi · 15%
Jamie Boulevard
4.06 mi · 1%
North Lobdell Highway
3.59 mi · 1%
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
1.52 mi
Longest Stretch

Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

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

186 mi · 03h 10m

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 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.7 mi
275.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bunkie
02h 35m from Avondale
Leave By
6:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Avondale 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 Avondale to Bossier City?

The road trip is about 335 miles (539.2 km) and usually takes 05h 10m 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?

Bunkie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.5 miles from Avondale and 171.5 miles from Bossier City.

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

The direct path is about 275.3 miles (443.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.7 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 6:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.76 one way or $89.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bunkie

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette

82 mi away
133 East Grant St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

111 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

New Iberia

111 mi away
West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Avondale and Bossier City. Straight-line distance: 275.32 mi (443.08 km).

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#1 Avondale

Avondale is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates29.9129800, -90.2036900
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: Valentine Drive (-90.203669, 29.913234)
End: Monroe Street (-93.732225, 32.51599)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 539 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.82 gal
44.76 L · about $44.76
Round trip
$89.52
23.64 gal · 89.52 L
Estimated CO2
105 kg one way
Round trip: 210.1 kg / 463 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $44.76 $89.52
Mid-grade $4.26 $50.34 $100.68
Premium $4.63 $54.67 $109.34
Diesel $5.42 $64.01 $128.01

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Avondale and Bossier City. The current time is 13:09:00.

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.