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

The driving distance from Bogalusa, LA to Bossier City, LA is about 345.4 miles (555.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 257.6 miles (414.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 49m 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
345.36 mi
05h 24m
Flight
257.6 mi
414.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
257.6 mi
Kilometers
414.57 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
345.36 mi
Kilometers
555.81 km
Drive Time
05h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bossier City
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM CDT
Return by in Bogalusa
Thu, Apr 23, 10:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bogalusa
2026-04-22T23:26
Arrive Bossier City
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:25 AM to 1:25 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
6:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bogalusa
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
Sicily Island
LA

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

From Bogalusa
163.5 mi
02h 42m
To Bossier City
181.8 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Columbia Street

    34 m · 4 sec · North Columbia Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Louisiana Avenue

    2228 ft · 38 sec · Louisiana Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Carolina Avenue

    1410 ft · 26 sec · Carolina Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Superior Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Superior Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Rio Grande Street

    1252 ft · 27 sec · Rio Grande Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sunset Drive

    18.7 mi · 28 min · Sunset Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Bene Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Bene Street

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto State Route 25

    8.6 mi · 13 min · State Route 25

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    9 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Beulah Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Beulah Avenue

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left

    18.3 mi · 22 min

  13. 13

    Turn sharp right onto South Broadway Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Broadway Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Georgia Avenue

    1840 ft · 31 sec · West Georgia Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Jackson Avenue

    2090 ft · 35 sec · Jackson Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Mississippi Street

    1731 ft · 29 sec · Mississippi Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Northwest Street

    2059 ft · 37 sec · Northwest Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Smithdale Road

    2615 ft · 1 min · Smithdale Road

  19. 19

    Take the ramp right

    900 ft · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    29.3 mi · 34 min

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.2 km · 53 sec

  23. 23

    Take the exit left

    1612 ft · 46 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    28.2 mi · 33 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    6 mi · 7 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right

    13.2 mi · 16 min

  27. 27

    Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

    63.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min · E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

  28. 28

    Turn left

    1459 ft · 36 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    117.8 mi · 2 hr 8 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Traffic Street

    932 ft · 25 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Traffic Street

    34 m · 5 sec · Traffic Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Delhi Street

    727 ft · 30 sec · Delhi Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Monroe Street

    120 m · 13 sec · Monroe Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bogalusa 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
34 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
181 mi · 52%
Smithdale Road
79.5 mi · 23%
Sunset Drive
18.7 mi · 5%
State Route 25
17.7 mi · 5%
Bene Street
2.49 mi · 1%
Beulah Avenue
2.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

Merge slight left

118 mi · 02h 08m

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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+87.8 mi
257.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sicily Island
02h 42m from Bogalusa
Leave By
6:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 345.4 miles (555.8 km) and usually takes 05h 24m 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?

Sicily Island is a useful midpoint, sitting about 163.5 miles from Bogalusa and 181.8 miles from Bossier City.

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

The direct path is about 257.6 miles (414.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.8 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 6:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.16 one way or $92.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sicily Island

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

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

BUS

Vicksburg, MS

90 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

119 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.
RAIL

Brookhaven

119 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bogalusa and Bossier City. Straight-line distance: 257.6 mi (414.57 km).

Bogalusa

#1 Bogalusa

City in Louisiana, United States

Population11,412
Coordinates30.7910200, -89.8486900
Altitude29
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: North Columbia Street (-89.84886, 30.791056)
End: Monroe Street (-93.732225, 32.51599)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 556 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.19 gal
46.13 L · about $46.16
Round trip
$92.33
24.38 gal · 92.26 L
Estimated CO2
108.3 kg one way
Round trip: 216.7 kg / 478 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $46.16 $92.33
Mid-grade $4.26 $51.92 $103.83
Premium $4.63 $56.38 $112.76
Diesel $5.42 $66.01 $132.02

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 Bogalusa and Bossier City. The current time is 23:26:58.

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.