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

The driving distance from Bossier City, LA to Bunkie, LA is about 161.1 miles (259.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.2 miles (227.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
161.1 mi
02h 52m
Flight
141.24 mi
227.3 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.24 mi
Kilometers
227.3 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.1 mi
Kilometers
259.27 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bunkie
Fri, Apr 10, 3:12 PM CDT
Return by in Bossier City
Fri, Apr 10, 6:04 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 Bunkie
Fri, Apr 10, 3:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bossier City
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Natchez
LA

Suburb village of Natchitoches, located in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Bossier City
80.6 mi
01h 26m
To Bunkie
80.5 mi
01h 26m

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
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    30 m · 2 sec · Southwest Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
152 mi · 94%
Highway 115 West
3.62 mi · 2%
Macarthur Street
1.9 mi · 1%
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
1.4 mi · 1%
I 49 South
0.82 mi · 1%
Barksdale Boulevard
0.41 mi
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 comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
141.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Natchez
01h 26m from Bossier City
Leave By
12:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 161.1 miles (259.3 km) and usually takes 02h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Natchez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.6 miles from Bossier City and 80.5 miles from Bunkie.

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

The direct path is about 141.2 miles (227.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.59 one way or $47.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.4 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 Bunkie.

Stop Ideas Near Natchez

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Natchez, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Natchez.

BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

114 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

115 mi away
408 Fannin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bossier City and Bunkie. Straight-line distance: 141.24 mi (227.3 km).

Bossier City

#1 Bossier City

The most populous city in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.

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

#2 Bunkie

City in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population3,826
Coordinates30.9532500, -92.1826300
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Bossier City (-93.73212, 32.51599)
End: Bunkie (-92.18263, 30.95325)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 259 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.23 gal
23.58 L · about $23.59
Round trip
$47.19
12.46 gal · 47.16 L
Estimated CO2
55.4 kg one way
Round trip: 110.7 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.59 $47.19
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.53 $53.07
Premium $4.63 $28.81 $57.63
Diesel $5.42 $33.74 $67.47

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 Bunkie. The current time is 12:20:16.

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.