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

The driving distance from Bossier City, LA to Amite, LA is about 298.3 miles (480 km), with a travel time of about 05h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 226.4 miles (364.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 16m 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
298.23 mi
05h 38m
Flight
226.36 mi
364.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
226.36 mi
Kilometers
364.29 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
298.23 mi
Kilometers
479.95 km
Drive Time
05h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amite
Fri, Apr 10, 6:03 PM CDT
Return by in Bossier City
Fri, Apr 10, 11:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bossier City
2026-04-10T12:25
Arrive Amite
Fri, Apr 10, 6:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:38 AM to 1:38 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
5:44 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
Gilbert
LA

Village in Franklin Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Bossier City
149.1 mi
02h 49m
To Amite
149.1 mi
02h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Monroe Street

    120 m · 16 sec · Monroe Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Delhi Street

    727 ft · 30 sec · Delhi Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Traffic Street

    656 ft · 19 sec · Traffic Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    791 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway

    117.8 mi · 2 hr 8 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald

    1531 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    74.1 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Canal Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Canal Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Street

    2270 ft · 55 sec · State Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Martin Luther King Jr Street

    869 ft · 21 sec · South Martin Luther King Jr Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Franklin Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Franklin Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Devereaux Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Devereaux Drive

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight toward Devereaux Drive

    714 ft · 20 sec · Devereaux Drive

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    28.3 mi · 33 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1435 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    51 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    3187 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    28.9 mi · 33 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    13.6 mi · 15 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    25.4 mi · 27 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Montpelier, Amite City

    997 ft · 24 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Amite City

    49 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Southwest Central Avenue

    11 m · 1 sec · Southwest Central Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Central Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
118 mi · 39%
Devereaux Drive
72.2 mi · 24%
East Franklin Street
0.82 mi
South Canal Street
0.71 mi
State Street
0.43 mi
US 425
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Recipients Highway

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway

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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.9 mi
226.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gilbert
02h 49m from Bossier City
Leave By
5:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bossier City and Mostly Sunny near Amite.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 298.3 miles (480 km) and usually takes 05h 38m 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?

Gilbert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.1 miles from Bossier City and 149.1 miles from Amite.

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

The direct path is about 226.4 miles (364.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.9 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 5:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.84 one way or $79.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bossier City and Mostly Sunny near Amite.

Stop Ideas Near Gilbert

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

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

BUS

Vicksburg, MS

79 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bossier City and Amite. Straight-line distance: 226.36 mi (364.29 km).

Bossier City

#1 Bossier City

The most populous city in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.

Population68,159
Coordinates32.5159900, -93.7321200
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
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#2 Amite

Town in Louisiana

Population4,640
Coordinates30.7265700, -90.5089800
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Bossier City (-93.73212, 32.51599)
End: Amite (-90.50898, 30.72657)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 480 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.52 gal
39.84 L · about $39.84
Round trip
$79.68
21.04 gal · 79.68 L
Estimated CO2
93.5 kg one way
Round trip: 187 kg / 412 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $39.84 $79.68
Mid-grade $4.26 $44.80 $89.61
Premium $4.63 $48.66 $97.31
Diesel $5.42 $56.97 $113.93

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Bossier City and Amite. The current time is 12:25:13.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.