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

The driving distance from Bossier City, LA to Cecilia, LA is about 212.8 miles (342.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.9 miles (300.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 42m 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
212.84 mi
03h 51m
Flight
186.9 mi
300.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.9 mi
Kilometers
300.79 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.84 mi
Kilometers
342.54 km
Drive Time
03h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cecilia
Fri, Apr 10, 4:12 PM CDT
Return by in Bossier City
Fri, Apr 10, 8:03 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 Cecilia
Fri, Apr 10, 4:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 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
9:18 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
Boyce
LA

Town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Bossier City
106.5 mi
01h 55m
To Cecilia
106.3 mi
01h 55m

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 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 Cecilia.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    194.9 mi · 3 hr 19 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 93: Grand Coteau, Sunset

    2013 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    25 m · 3 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto State Highway 93

    1074 ft · 22 sec · State Highway 93

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto West Martin Luther King Drive

    1154 ft · 24 sec · West Martin Luther King Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Martin Luther King Jr Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Martin Luther King Jr Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

    1332 ft · 27 sec · Martin Luther King Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on State Route 93

    3.2 mi · 6 min · State Route 93

  14. 14

    Continue on Bayou Courtableau Highway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Bayou Courtableau Highway

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Neblet Street

    1 km · 1 min · Neblet Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Highway

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Main Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Cecilia Bridge Highway

    1348 ft · 27 sec · Cecilia Bridge Highway

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cecilia Bridge Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
195 mi · 92%
Main Highway
5.87 mi · 3%
State Route 93
3.19 mi · 1%
Bayou Courtableau Highway
3.09 mi · 1%
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
1.4 mi · 1%
East Martin Luther King Jr Drive
1.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

195 mi · 03h 19m

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 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.9 mi
186.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boyce
01h 55m from Bossier City
Leave By
9:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 212.8 miles (342.5 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?

Boyce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.5 miles from Bossier City and 106.3 miles from Cecilia.

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

The direct path is about 186.9 miles (300.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.44 one way or $56.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bossier City and Cecilia. Straight-line distance: 186.9 mi (300.79 km).

Bossier City

#1 Bossier City

The most populous city in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.

Population68,159
Coordinates32.5159900, -93.7321200
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
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#2 Cecilia

Census-designated place in Louisiana, USA

Population1,980
Coordinates30.3371400, -91.8531700
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Start: Bossier City (-93.73212, 32.51599)
End: Cecilia (-91.85317, 30.33714)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 343 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.51 gal
28.43 L · about $28.44
Round trip
$56.88
15.02 gal · 56.86 L
Estimated CO2
66.7 kg one way
Round trip: 133.5 kg / 294 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $28.44 $56.88
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.99 $63.97
Premium $4.63 $34.73 $69.47
Diesel $5.42 $40.67 $81.33

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 Cecilia. The current time is 12:20:58.

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.