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

The driving distance from Bossier City, LA to Addis, LA is about 251.7 miles (405 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 208.5 miles (335.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 18m 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
251.69 mi
04h 39m
Flight
208.47 mi
335.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
208.47 mi
Kilometers
335.5 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
251.69 mi
Kilometers
405.05 km
Drive Time
04h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Addis
Tue, May 26, 1:51 AM CDT
Return by in Bossier City
Tue, May 26, 6:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bossier City
2026-05-25T21:12
Arrive Addis
Tue, May 26, 1:51 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 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
7:42 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
125.9 mi
02h 19m
To Addis
125.8 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
81°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    186.4 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas

    2681 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East: Baton Rouge

    110 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 1: Port Allen, Plaquemine

    1232 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 1 South: Plaquemine

    698 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on LA 1 South: Plaquemine

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 1 South

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Highway 1 South

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward 1st Street

    693 ft · 14 sec · 1st Street

  18. 18

    Continue on 1st Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · 1st Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
186 mi · 74%
US 190 East
53.1 mi · 21%
Highway 1 South
4.88 mi · 2%
I 10 East
1.83 mi · 1%
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
1.4 mi · 1%
LA 1 South
1.19 mi
Longest Stretch

Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

186 mi · 03h 10m

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 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.2 mi
208.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alexandria
02h 19m from Bossier City
Leave By
7:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bossier City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Addis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 251.7 miles (405 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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 125.9 miles from Bossier City and 125.8 miles from Addis.

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

The direct path is about 208.5 miles (335.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.2 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 7:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.63 one way or $67.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bossier City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Addis.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bossier City and Addis. Straight-line distance: 208.47 mi (335.5 km).

Bossier City

#1 Bossier City

The most populous city in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.

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

#2 Addis

Town in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, US

Population6,464
Coordinates30.3538000, -91.2653900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Bossier City (-93.73212, 32.51599)
End: Addis (-91.26539, 30.3538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 405 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.88 gal
33.62 L · about $33.63
Round trip
$67.26
17.76 gal · 67.24 L
Estimated CO2
78.9 kg one way
Round trip: 157.8 kg / 348 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $33.63 $67.26
Mid-grade $4.26 $37.82 $75.64
Premium $4.63 $41.07 $82.14
Diesel $5.42 $48.09 $96.17

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Bossier City and Addis. The current time is 21:12:55.

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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.