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

The driving distance from Berwick, LA to Bossier City, LA is about 278.2 miles (447.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.1 miles (394.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 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
278.23 mi
04h 12m
Flight
245.14 mi
394.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.14 mi
Kilometers
394.51 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
278.23 mi
Kilometers
447.77 km
Drive Time
04h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bossier City
Tue, May 12, 10:26 PM CDT
Return by in Berwick
Wed, May 13, 2:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Berwick
2026-05-12T18:14
Arrive Bossier City
Tue, May 12, 10:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 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
8:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Berwick
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
Lecompte
LA

Town in Louisiana, United States

From Berwick
139.4 mi
02h 06m
To Bossier City
138.8 mi
02h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Street

    6 m · 3 sec · 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto California Street

    933 ft · 44 sec · California Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    21 m · 3 sec · 6th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    695 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    2124 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    53.7 mi · 59 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1083 ft · 14 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1888 ft · 24 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    2246 ft · 29 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1189 ft · 15 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1056 ft · 14 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward Young Street

    771 ft · 21 sec · Young Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Young Street

    1807 ft · 38 sec · Young Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto St Etienne Road

    1 mi · 4 min · St Etienne Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Fairfield Drive

    609 ft · 22 sec · East Fairfield Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Morgan Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Morgan Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway

    1065 ft · 14 sec · Southwest Evangeline Thruway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    48 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Southwest Evangeline Thruway

  21. 21

    Continue on Southeast Evangeline Thruway

    6 mi · 10 min · Southeast Evangeline Thruway

  22. 22

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    8.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  23. 23

    Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

    197.8 mi · 3 hr 22 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

  24. 24

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

    1169 ft · 29 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Monroe

    3011 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Traffic Street

    2557 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Continue on Barksdale Boulevard

    897 ft · 36 sec · Barksdale Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Monroe Street

    24 m · 3 sec · Monroe Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Berwick 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
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
198 mi · 71%
6th Street
54.1 mi · 19%
Veterans Memorial Expressway
10.2 mi · 4%
Southeast Evangeline Thruway
5.97 mi · 2%
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
2.68 mi · 1%
South Morgan Avenue
1.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

198 mi · 03h 22m

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
04h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.1 mi
245.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lecompte
02h 06m from Berwick
Leave By
8:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Berwick 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 Berwick to Bossier City?

The road trip is about 278.2 miles (447.8 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Lecompte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.4 miles from Berwick and 138.8 miles from Bossier City.

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

The direct path is about 245.1 miles (394.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 8:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.19 one way or $74.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Berwick and Sunny near Bossier City.

Stop Ideas Near Lecompte

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette

103 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Berwick and Bossier City. Straight-line distance: 245.14 mi (394.51 km).

Berwick

#1 Berwick

Town in Louisiana

Population4,324
Coordinates29.6946500, -91.2189900
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: 3rd Street (-91.218961, 29.694657)
End: Monroe Street (-93.732225, 32.51599)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 448 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.82 gal
37.16 L · about $37.19
Round trip
$74.38
19.64 gal · 74.32 L
Estimated CO2
87.3 kg one way
Round trip: 174.5 kg / 385 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $37.19 $74.38
Mid-grade $4.26 $41.82 $83.65
Premium $4.63 $45.42 $90.84
Diesel $5.42 $53.18 $106.35

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Berwick and Bossier City. The current time is 18:14:22.

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.