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

The driving distance from Bossier City, LA to Brownsfield, LA is about 250.5 miles (403.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205.4 miles (330.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
250.57 mi
04h 41m
Flight
205.33 mi
330.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.33 mi
Kilometers
330.45 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
250.57 mi
Kilometers
403.25 km
Drive Time
04h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brownsfield
Fri, Apr 10, 5:02 PM CDT
Return by in Bossier City
Fri, Apr 10, 9:43 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bossier City
2026-04-10T12:20
Arrive Brownsfield
Fri, Apr 10, 5:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:38 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
Alexandria
LA

The capital of Louisiana.

From Bossier City
125.3 mi
02h 20m
To Brownsfield
125.3 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    186.4 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas

    2681 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East: Baton Rouge

    110 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 67: Plank Road, Baker, Zachary, Clinton

    1700 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on LA 67: Plank Road, Baker, Zachary, Clinton

    1960 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Plank Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Plank Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Kleinpeter Road

    1440 ft · 1 min · Kleinpeter Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Ellen Drive

    1189 ft · 57 sec · Ellen Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Saint Ann Avenue

    3121 ft · 2 min · Saint Ann Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Clearview Avenue

    1052 ft · 46 sec · Clearview Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clearview Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
186 mi · 74%
US 190 East
55.9 mi · 22%
Plank Road
3.16 mi · 1%
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
1.4 mi · 1%
I 49 South
0.82 mi
LA 67
0.69 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.1 mi
205.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alexandria
02h 20m from Bossier City
Leave By
7:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bossier City and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brownsfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 250.5 miles (403.2 km) and usually takes 04h 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?

Alexandria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.3 miles from Bossier City and 125.3 miles from Brownsfield.

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

The direct path is about 205.4 miles (330.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.1 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 7:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.48 one way or $66.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bossier City and Brownsfield. Straight-line distance: 205.33 mi (330.45 km).

Bossier City

#1 Bossier City

The most populous city in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.

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

#2 Brownsfield

Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Population5,401
Coordinates30.5465800, -91.1206600
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Bossier City (-93.73212, 32.51599)
End: Brownsfield (-91.12066, 30.54658)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 403 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.84 gal
33.47 L · about $33.48
Round trip
$66.95
17.68 gal · 66.94 L
Estimated CO2
78.6 kg one way
Round trip: 157.1 kg / 346 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $33.48 $66.95
Mid-grade $4.26 $37.65 $75.30
Premium $4.63 $40.89 $81.77
Diesel $5.42 $47.87 $95.74

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Bossier City and Brownsfield. The current time is 12:20:57.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.