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

The driving distance from Bossier City, LA to Abbeville, LA is about 233.6 miles (375.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 199.3 miles (320.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 23m 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
233.57 mi
04h 11m
Flight
199.34 mi
320.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
199.34 mi
Kilometers
320.81 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
233.57 mi
Kilometers
375.9 km
Drive Time
04h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Abbeville
Sat, Apr 18, 6:38 AM CDT
Return by in Bossier City
Sat, Apr 18, 10:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bossier City
2026-04-18T02:26
Arrive Abbeville
Sat, Apr 18, 6:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 11m
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 Bossier City
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
Alexandria
LA

The capital of Louisiana.

From Bossier City
116.9 mi
02h 05m
To Abbeville
116.7 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Monroe Street

    24 m · 5 sec · Monroe Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Barksdale Boulevard

    897 ft · 33 sec · Barksdale Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    1272 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 South: Alexandria

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    197.9 mi · 3 hr 23 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Lake Charles

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 3184

    1530 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Ambassador Caffery Parkway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Ambassador Caffery Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    827 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Johnston Street

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Johnston Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Maurice Avenue

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Maurice Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Summers Drive

    2391 ft · 57 sec · West Summers Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North State Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North State Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Peace Street

    108 m · 11 sec · Peace Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Saint Charles Street

    121 m · 7 sec · South Saint Charles Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Saint Charles Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
198 mi · 85%
Maurice Avenue
9.53 mi · 4%
Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.12 mi · 3%
Johnston Street
5.21 mi · 2%
Ambassador Caffery Parkway
3.84 mi · 2%
I 10 West
3.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

198 mi · 03h 23m

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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.3 mi
199.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alexandria
02h 05m from Bossier City
Leave By
8:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bossier City and Partly Sunny near Abbeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 233.6 miles (375.9 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?

Alexandria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.9 miles from Bossier City and 116.7 miles from Abbeville.

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

The direct path is about 199.3 miles (320.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 $31.20 one way or $62.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bossier City and Partly Sunny near Abbeville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bossier City and Abbeville. Straight-line distance: 199.34 mi (320.81 km).

Bossier City

#1 Bossier City

The most populous city in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.

Population68,159
Coordinates32.5159900, -93.7321200
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Abbeville

#2 Abbeville

Parish seat of Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population11,927
Coordinates29.9746500, -92.1342900
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Bossier City (-93.73212, 32.51599)
End: Abbeville (-92.13429, 29.97465)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 376 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.24 gal
31.2 L · about $31.20
Round trip
$62.41
16.48 gal · 62.4 L
Estimated CO2
73.2 kg one way
Round trip: 146.5 kg / 323 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $31.20 $62.41
Mid-grade $4.26 $35.09 $70.19
Premium $4.63 $38.11 $76.22
Diesel $5.42 $44.62 $89.24

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bossier City and Abbeville. The current time is 02:26:18.

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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.