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

The estimated driving distance from Bossier City, LA to Arabi, LA is about 333.3 miles (536.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 50m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 282.5 miles (454.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Road route is being refreshed. This page currently uses an estimated driving distance until a routing provider returns the full road geometry.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
333.29 mi
05h 50m · estimated
Flight
282.45 mi
454.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
282.45 mi
Kilometers
454.56 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
333.29 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
536.38 km
Drive Time
05h 50m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arabi
Fri, Apr 10, 4:37 PM CDT
Return by in Bossier City
Fri, Apr 10, 10:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bossier City
2026-04-10T10:46
Arrive Arabi
Fri, Apr 10, 4:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:51 AM to 1:51 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
5:18 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
Marksville
LA

City in Louisiana

From Bossier City
141.2 mi
02h 55m
To Arabi
192.1 mi
02h 55m

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
77°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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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 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.8 mi
282.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marksville
02h 55m from Bossier City
Leave By
5:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bossier City and Mostly Sunny near Arabi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 333.3 miles (536.4 km) and usually takes 05h 50m 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?

Marksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.2 miles from Bossier City and 192.1 miles from Arabi.

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

The direct path is about 282.5 miles (454.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.8 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 5:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.54 one way or $89.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Marksville

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette

100 mi away
133 East Grant St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

114 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bossier City and Arabi. Straight-line distance: 282.45 mi (454.56 km).

Bossier City

#1 Bossier City

The most populous city in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.

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

#2 Arabi

Town in Crisp County, Georgia, United States

Population3,635
Coordinates29.9543700, -90.0053500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Bossier City (-93.73212, 32.51599)
End: Arabi (-90.00535, 29.95437)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 536 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.76 gal
44.52 L · about $44.54
Round trip
$89.07
23.52 gal · 89.04 L
Estimated CO2
104.5 kg one way
Round trip: 209 kg / 461 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $44.54 $89.07
Mid-grade $4.26 $50.09 $100.17
Premium $4.63 $54.39 $108.78
Diesel $5.42 $63.68 $127.36

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 Arabi. The current time is 10:46:37.

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.