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

The driving distance from Bossier City, LA to Brusly, LA is about 249.5 miles (401.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 206.9 miles (333 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 10m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
249.52 mi
04h 35m
Flight
206.94 mi
333.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
206.94 mi
Kilometers
333.03 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.52 mi
Kilometers
401.57 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brusly
Sat, Apr 18, 2:55 PM CDT
Return by in Bossier City
Sat, Apr 18, 7:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bossier City
2026-04-18T10:20
Arrive Brusly
Sat, Apr 18, 2:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 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
7:50 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
124.8 mi
02h 17m
To Brusly
124.7 mi
02h 17m

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
87°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

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 Brusly.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 1: Port Allen, Plaquemine

    1232 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 1 South: Plaquemine

    698 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on LA 1 South: Plaquemine

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Highway 1 South

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Highway 1 South

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 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 · 75%
US 190 East
53.1 mi · 21%
Highway 1 South
2.9 mi · 1%
I 10 East
1.83 mi · 1%
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
1.4 mi · 1%
LA 1 South
1.19 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 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.6 mi
206.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alexandria
02h 17m from Bossier City
Leave By
7:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bossier City and Partly Sunny near Brusly.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 249.5 miles (401.6 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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 124.8 miles from Bossier City and 124.7 miles from Brusly.

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

The direct path is about 206.9 miles (333 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.6 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 7:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.33 one way or $66.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.2 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 near Brusly.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bossier City and Brusly. Straight-line distance: 206.94 mi (333.03 km).

Bossier City

#1 Bossier City

The most populous city in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.

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

#2 Brusly

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population2,580
Coordinates30.3943600, -91.2537200
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Bossier City (-93.73212, 32.51599)
End: Brusly (-91.25372, 30.39436)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 402 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.8 gal
33.33 L · about $33.33
Round trip
$66.65
17.6 gal · 66.66 L
Estimated CO2
78.2 kg one way
Round trip: 156.4 kg / 345 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $33.33 $66.65
Mid-grade $4.26 $37.48 $74.96
Premium $4.63 $40.70 $81.40
Diesel $5.42 $47.65 $95.30

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 Brusly. The current time is 10:20:10.

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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.