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

The driving distance from Bossier City, LA to Broussard, LA is about 183.9 miles (296 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.7 miles (247.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 06m 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
183.94 mi
03h 33m
Flight
153.7 mi
247.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.7 mi
Kilometers
247.36 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.94 mi
Kilometers
296.03 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Broussard
Sat, Apr 18, 11:50 AM CDT
Return by in Bossier City
Sat, Apr 18, 3:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bossier City
2026-04-18T08:17
Arrive Broussard
Sat, Apr 18, 11:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 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
9:54 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
Montgomery
LA

Town in Louisiana, United States

From Bossier City
92 mi
01h 46m
To Broussard
91.9 mi
01h 46m

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
88°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

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

    152.2 mi · 2 hr 36 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 115: Bunkie

    1577 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Macarthur Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Macarthur Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Highway 115 West

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Highway 115 West

  10. 10

    Continue on Macarthur Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Macarthur Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Lexington Avenue

    829 ft · 19 sec · South Lexington Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Church Street

    1185 ft · 26 sec · Church Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Southwest Main Street

    10.2 mi · 15 min · Southwest Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Route 107

    82 m · 8 sec · State Route 107

  15. 15

    Continue on Lodge Lin Road

    827 ft · 25 sec · Lodge Lin Road

  16. 16

    Turn left

    5 mi · 12 min

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 107

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Route 107

  18. 18

    Continue on State Route 107

    2.7 mi · 5 min · State Route 107

  19. 19

    Continue on State Route 107

    4 mi · 7 min · State Route 107

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Barron Road

    121 m · 17 sec · Barron Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Barron Road

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
152 mi · 83%
Southwest Main Street
10.2 mi · 6%
State Route 107
7.39 mi · 4%
Highway 115 West
3.62 mi · 2%
Macarthur Street
1.9 mi · 1%
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
1.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

152 mi · 02h 36m

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 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.2 mi
153.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montgomery
01h 46m from Bossier City
Leave By
9:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bossier City and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 183.9 miles (296 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?

Montgomery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92 miles from Bossier City and 91.9 miles from Broussard.

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

The direct path is about 153.7 miles (247.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 9:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.58 one way or $49.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bossier City and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Broussard.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bossier City and Broussard. Straight-line distance: 153.7 mi (247.36 km).

Bossier City

#1 Bossier City

The most populous city in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.

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

#2 Broussard

Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette and St.

Population13,076
Coordinates30.8932500, -91.9434500
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Bossier City (-93.73212, 32.51599)
End: Broussard (-91.94345, 30.89325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 296 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.49 gal
24.57 L · about $24.58
Round trip
$49.16
12.98 gal · 49.14 L
Estimated CO2
57.7 kg one way
Round trip: 115.4 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.58 $49.16
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.64 $55.28
Premium $4.63 $30.02 $60.03
Diesel $5.42 $35.14 $70.29

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 Broussard. The current time is 08:17:29.

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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.