How far is Bernice, LA from Bossier City, LA?
The driving distance from Bernice, LA to Bossier City, LA is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66 miles (106.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Bienville Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bernice and Bossier City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bernice and Bossier City.
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Start on 3rd Street
70 m · 16 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Plum Street
1.1 km · 48 sec · Plum Street
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Merge slight left onto Cherry Street
8 mi · 9 min · Cherry Street
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Turn right onto Hico Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Hico Street
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Turn slight left
4 mi · 7 min
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Turn left
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
6.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1682 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
58 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Traffic Street
932 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Traffic Street
34 m · 5 sec · Traffic Street
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Turn right onto Delhi Street
727 ft · 30 sec · Delhi Street
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Turn left onto Monroe Street
120 m · 13 sec · Monroe Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bernice and Bossier City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Hico Street
Merge slight left
58 mi · 01h 03m
Route Summary
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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.
Sunny leaving Bernice and Sunny near Bossier City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bernice to Bossier City?
The road trip is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Gibsland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.3 miles from Bernice and 37.2 miles from Bossier City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66 miles (106.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 3:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.49 one way or $20.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bernice and Sunny near Bossier City.
Stop Ideas Near Gibsland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gibsland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bernice and Bossier City. Straight-line distance: 65.96 mi (106.15 km).
#1 Bernice
Town in Union Parish, Louisiana
| Population | 1,590 |
| Coordinates | 32.8220900, -92.6579300 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bossier City
The most populous city in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
| Population | 68,159 |
| Coordinates | 32.5159900, -93.7321200 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monroe Street (-93.732225, 32.51599)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $10.49 | $20.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $11.80 | $23.59 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $12.81 | $25.62 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.00 | $30.00 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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