How far is Bossier City, LA from Baton Rouge, LA?
The driving distance from Bossier City, LA to Baton Rouge, LA is about 247.1 miles (397.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 207.4 miles (333.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.
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.
The capital of Louisiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bossier City and Baton Rouge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bossier City and Baton Rouge.
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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
186.4 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
2681 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East: Baton Rouge
110 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight right
49.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge
1512 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 30
1984 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right
122 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Oklahoma Street
151 m · 19 sec · Oklahoma Street
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Turn right onto Nicholson Drive
1685 ft · 34 sec · Nicholson Drive
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Continue on Saint Louis Street
1378 ft · 45 sec · Saint Louis Street
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Turn right onto Government Street
4 m · 1 sec · Government Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Government Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bossier City and Baton Rouge.
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
186 mi · 03h 10m
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 Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Baton Rouge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bossier City to Baton Rouge?
The road trip is about 247.1 miles (397.7 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?
Alexandria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.6 miles from Bossier City and 123.6 miles from Baton Rouge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 207.4 miles (333.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.7 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 9:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.02 one way or $66.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bossier City and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Baton Rouge.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bossier City and Baton Rouge. Straight-line distance: 207.33 mi (333.66 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 Baton Rouge
The capital of Louisiana.
| Population | 219,052 |
| Coordinates | 30.4433200, -91.1874700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Louis Street (-91.18751, 30.443332)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 398 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
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 | $33.02 | $66.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $37.14 | $74.28 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $40.33 | $80.66 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $47.22 | $94.44 |
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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