How far is Bossier City, LA from Batchelor, LA?
The driving distance from Bossier City, LA to Batchelor, LA is about 191.1 miles (307.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168 miles (270.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 22m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Parish seat in Louisiana, United States.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bossier City and Batchelor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bossier City and Batchelor.
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Start on Monroe Street
24 m · 5 sec · Monroe Street
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Turn right onto Barksdale Boulevard
897 ft · 33 sec · Barksdale Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left
1272 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 South: Alexandria
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
125.4 mi · 2 hr 9 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 71 South, US 167 South
1.5 km · 1 min
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Turn straight
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Highway 3170
3.9 mi · 6 min · Highway 3170
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Continue on State Route 3170
1.6 mi · 2 min · State Route 3170
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At the end of the road, turn right
53 mi · 1 hr 13 min
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Turn right onto State Route 419
60 m · 4 sec · State Route 419
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Route 419
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bossier City and Batchelor.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
125 mi · 02h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bossier City and Sunny near Batchelor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bossier City to Batchelor?
The road trip is about 191.1 miles (307.6 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?
Colfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.6 miles from Bossier City and 95.6 miles from Batchelor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168 miles (270.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 9:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.52 one way or $51.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bossier City and Sunny near Batchelor.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bossier City and Batchelor. Straight-line distance: 167.99 mi (270.36 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 Batchelor
Batchelor is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.8404600, -91.6615100 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Batchelor (-91.66151, 30.84046)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 308 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
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 | $25.52 | $51.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $28.71 | $57.41 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $31.17 | $62.35 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $36.50 | $72.99 |
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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