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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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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
152.2 mi · 2 hr 36 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 115: Bunkie
1577 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Macarthur Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Macarthur Street
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Continue on Highway 115 West
3.6 mi · 6 min · Highway 115 West
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Continue on Macarthur Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Macarthur Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Lexington Avenue
829 ft · 19 sec · South Lexington Avenue
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Turn right onto Church Street
1185 ft · 26 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Southwest Main Street
10.2 mi · 15 min · Southwest Main Street
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Turn left onto State Route 107
82 m · 8 sec · State Route 107
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Continue on Lodge Lin Road
827 ft · 25 sec · Lodge Lin Road
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Turn left
5 mi · 12 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 107
1.1 km · 1 min · State Route 107
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Continue on State Route 107
2.7 mi · 5 min · State Route 107
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Continue on State Route 107
4 mi · 7 min · State Route 107
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Turn left onto Barron Road
121 m · 17 sec · Barron Road
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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.
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
152 mi · 02h 36m
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 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).
#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 Broussard
Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette and St.
| Population | 13,076 |
| Coordinates | 30.8932500, -91.9434500 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Broussard (-91.94345, 30.89325)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 296 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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