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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.19 mi
00h 57m
Flight
47.35 mi
76.21 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.35 mi
Kilometers
76.21 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.19 mi
Kilometers
80.78 km
Drive Time
00h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arcadia
Sat, Apr 18, 4:55 AM CDT
Return by in Bossier City
Sat, Apr 18, 5:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bossier City
2026-04-18T03:58
Arrive Arcadia
Sat, Apr 18, 4:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bossier City
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Dixie Inn
LA

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

From Bossier City
25 mi
00h 28m
To Arcadia
25.2 mi
00h 28m

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
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

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.

  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

    47.3 mi · 51 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 9: Homer, Arcadia

    1245 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 9 South: Arcadia

    115 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Homer-Arcadia Highway

    1384 ft · 22 sec · Homer-Arcadia Highway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Route 9

    565 ft · 12 sec · State Route 9

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Hazel Street

    96 m · 17 sec · Hazel Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    58 m · 12 sec · 1st Street

  13. 13

    Turn sharp left

    45 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
47.3 mi · 94%
State Route 9
1.71 mi · 3%
Traffic Street
0.27 mi · 1%
Homer-Arcadia Highway
0.26 mi · 1%
LA 9
0.24 mi
Delhi Street
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
47.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dixie Inn
00h 28m from Bossier City
Leave By
4:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

39 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

40 mi away
408 Fannin Street
RAIL

Marshall

96 mi away
800 North Washington Street - suite 2
RAIL

Texarkana

113 mi away
100 East Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bossier City and Arcadia. Straight-line distance: 47.35 mi (76.21 km).

Bossier City

#1 Bossier City

The most populous city in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.

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

#2 Arcadia

Town in and the parish seat of Bienville Parish in north Louisiana, United States

Population2,648
Coordinates32.5490400, -92.9201600
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: Bossier City (-93.73212, 32.51599)
End: Arcadia (-92.92016, 32.54904)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.77 gal
6.7 L · about $6.70
Round trip
$13.41
3.54 gal · 13.4 L
Estimated CO2
15.7 kg one way
Round trip: 31.5 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Louisiana · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bossier City and Arcadia. The current time is 03:58:00.

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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.