How far is Banks Springs, LA from Bossier City, LA?

The driving distance from Banks Springs, LA to Bossier City, LA is about 131.5 miles (211.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.3 miles (161.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
131.48 mi
02h 04m
Flight
100.31 mi
161.44 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.31 mi
Kilometers
161.44 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.48 mi
Kilometers
211.59 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bossier City
Wed, Apr 15, 1:37 PM CDT
Return by in Banks Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 3:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Banks Springs
2026-04-15T11:33
Arrive Bossier City
Wed, Apr 15, 1:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Banks Springs
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Ruston
LA

Small city and parish seat of Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Banks Springs
64.6 mi
01h 02m
To Bossier City
66.9 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Banks Springs and Bossier City.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    25.7 mi · 29 min

  2. 2

    Turn straight

    6.1 mi · 10 min

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    2041 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    96.8 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Traffic Street

    932 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Traffic Street

    34 m · 5 sec · Traffic Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Delhi Street

    727 ft · 30 sec · Delhi Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Monroe Street

    120 m · 13 sec · Monroe Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Traffic Street
0.2 mi
Delhi Street
0.14 mi
Monroe Street
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Merge slight left

96.8 mi · 01h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.2 mi
100.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ruston
01h 02m from Banks Springs
Leave By
2:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Banks Springs and Partly Cloudy near Bossier City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Banks Springs to Bossier City?

The road trip is about 131.5 miles (211.6 km) and usually takes 02h 04m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ruston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.6 miles from Banks Springs and 66.9 miles from Bossier City.

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

The direct path is about 100.3 miles (161.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.57 one way or $35.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Banks Springs and Partly Cloudy near Bossier City.

Stop Ideas Near Ruston

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

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

BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

104 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

104 mi away
408 Fannin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Banks Springs and Bossier City. Straight-line distance: 100.31 mi (161.44 km).

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#1 Banks Springs

Banks Springs is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.0821000, -92.0929100
Altitude60
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: US 165 (-92.092984, 32.082132)
End: Monroe Street (-93.732225, 32.51599)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.64 gal
17.56 L · about $17.57
Round trip
$35.14
9.28 gal · 35.12 L
Estimated CO2
41.2 kg one way
Round trip: 82.5 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.57 $35.14
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.76 $39.52
Premium $4.63 $21.46 $42.92
Diesel $5.42 $25.13 $50.25

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Banks Springs and Bossier City. The current time is 11:33:04.

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.