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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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Start on North Columbia Street
34 m · 4 sec · North Columbia Street
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Turn right onto Louisiana Avenue
2228 ft · 38 sec · Louisiana Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Carolina Avenue
1410 ft · 26 sec · Carolina Avenue
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Continue on Superior Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Superior Avenue
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Turn right onto Rio Grande Street
1252 ft · 27 sec · Rio Grande Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Sunset Drive
18.7 mi · 28 min · Sunset Drive
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Bene Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Bene Street
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Turn straight onto State Route 25
8.6 mi · 13 min · State Route 25
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Continue straight
9 mi · 14 min
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Turn left onto Beulah Avenue
2.3 mi · 3 min · Beulah Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left
18.3 mi · 22 min
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Turn sharp right onto South Broadway Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Broadway Street
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Turn left onto West Georgia Avenue
1840 ft · 31 sec · West Georgia Avenue
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Continue on Jackson Avenue
2090 ft · 35 sec · Jackson Avenue
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Continue on Mississippi Street
1731 ft · 29 sec · Mississippi Street
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Continue on Northwest Street
2059 ft · 37 sec · Northwest Street
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Turn left onto Smithdale Road
2615 ft · 1 min · Smithdale Road
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Take the ramp right
900 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
29.3 mi · 34 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.2 km · 53 sec
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Take the exit left
1612 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
28.2 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight left
6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
13.2 mi · 16 min
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Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
63.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min · E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
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Turn left
1459 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
117.8 mi · 2 hr 8 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 Bogalusa and Bossier City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sicily Island.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bogalusa and Bossier City. Straight-line distance: 257.6 mi (414.57 km).
#1 Bogalusa
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 11,412 |
| Coordinates | 30.7910200, -89.8486900 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| 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: 556 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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