How far is Bossier City, LA from Arcadia, LA?
The driving distance from Bossier City, LA to Arcadia, LA is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bossier City and Arcadia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bossier City and Arcadia.
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Start on Monroe Street
120 m · 16 sec · Monroe Street
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Turn right onto Delhi Street
727 ft · 30 sec · Delhi Street
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Turn left onto Traffic Street
656 ft · 19 sec · Traffic Street
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Take the ramp left
791 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway
47.3 mi · 51 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 9: Homer, Arcadia
1245 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on LA 9 South: Arcadia
115 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Homer-Arcadia Highway
1384 ft · 22 sec · Homer-Arcadia Highway
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Turn right onto State Route 9
565 ft · 12 sec · State Route 9
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Hazel Street
96 m · 17 sec · Hazel Street
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Turn left onto 1st Street
58 m · 12 sec · 1st Street
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Turn sharp left
45 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bossier City and Arcadia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway
47.3 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bossier City and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arcadia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bossier City to Arcadia?
The road trip is about 50.2 miles (80.8 km) and usually takes 00h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dixie Inn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25 miles from Bossier City and 25.2 miles from Arcadia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.3 miles (76.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.70 one way or $13.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bossier City and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Arcadia.
Stop Ideas Near Dixie Inn
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 Dixie Inn.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bossier City and Arcadia. Straight-line distance: 47.35 mi (76.21 km).
#1 Bossier City
The most populous city in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
| Population | 68,159 |
| Coordinates | 32.5159900, -93.7321200 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Arcadia
Town in and the parish seat of Bienville Parish in north Louisiana, United States
| Population | 2,648 |
| Coordinates | 32.5490400, -92.9201600 |
| Altitude | 117 |
| Country | United States |
End: Arcadia (-92.92016, 32.54904)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 81 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $6.70 | $13.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.54 | $15.08 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.19 | $16.37 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $9.58 | $19.17 |
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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