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

The driving distance from Bossier City, LA to Broussard, LA is about 218.2 miles (351.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 194.2 miles (312.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
218.23 mi
03h 50m
Flight
194.18 mi
312.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
194.18 mi
Kilometers
312.51 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
218.23 mi
Kilometers
351.2 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Broussard
Wed, May 13, 6:30 PM CDT
Return by in Bossier City
Wed, May 13, 10:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bossier City
2026-05-13T14:39
Arrive Broussard
Wed, May 13, 6:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:18 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
Boyce
LA

Town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Bossier City
109.2 mi
01h 55m
To Broussard
109 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bossier City and Broussard.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Monroe Street

    24 m · 5 sec · Monroe Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Barksdale Boulevard

    897 ft · 33 sec · Barksdale Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    1272 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 South: Alexandria

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    197.9 mi · 3 hr 23 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    8.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Northwest Evangeline Thruway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Northwest Evangeline Thruway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Morgan Avenue

    2375 ft · 55 sec · North Morgan Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    982 ft · 29 sec · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Polk Street

    41 m · 6 sec · South Polk Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Polk Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
198 mi · 91%
Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.75 mi · 4%
Northwest Evangeline Thruway
8.23 mi · 4%
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
1.4 mi · 1%
I 49 South
0.82 mi
North Morgan Avenue
0.45 mi
Longest Stretch

Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

198 mi · 03h 23m

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
03h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
194.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boyce
01h 55m from Bossier City
Leave By
9:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bossier City and Sunny near Broussard.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 218.2 miles (351.2 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

Boyce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.2 miles from Bossier City and 109 miles from Broussard.

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

The direct path is about 194.2 miles (312.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 9:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.16 one way or $58.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bossier City and Broussard. Straight-line distance: 194.18 mi (312.51 km).

Bossier City

#1 Bossier City

The most populous city in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.

Population68,159
Coordinates32.5159900, -93.7321200
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
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#2 Broussard

Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette and St.

Population11,303
Coordinates30.1471500, -91.9612300
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: Bossier City (-93.73212, 32.51599)
End: Broussard (-91.96123, 30.14715)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 351 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.7 gal
29.15 L · about $29.16
Round trip
$58.32
15.4 gal · 58.3 L
Estimated CO2
68.4 kg one way
Round trip: 136.9 kg / 302 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $29.16 $58.32
Mid-grade $4.26 $32.79 $65.59
Premium $4.63 $35.61 $71.23
Diesel $5.42 $41.70 $83.39

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Bossier City and Broussard. The current time is 14:39:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.