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

The driving distance from Bossier City, LA to Claiborne, LA is about 93.1 miles (149.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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
93.12 mi
01h 42m
Flight
89.74 mi
144.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.74 mi
Kilometers
144.43 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.12 mi
Kilometers
149.87 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Claiborne
Wed, Apr 15, 3:07 PM CDT
Return by in Bossier City
Wed, Apr 15, 4:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bossier City
2026-04-15T13:24
Arrive Claiborne
Wed, Apr 15, 3:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:06 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
Arcadia
LA

Town in and the parish seat of Bienville Parish in north Louisiana, United States

From Bossier City
46.5 mi
00h 51m
To Claiborne
46.7 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
89°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Monroe Street

    120 m · 16 sec · Monroe Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Delhi Street

    727 ft · 30 sec · Delhi Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Traffic Street

    656 ft · 19 sec · Traffic Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    791 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway

    91.9 mi · 1 hr 39 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1372 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    43 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Well Road

    1316 ft · 22 sec · Well Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Well Road

    41 m · 2 sec · Well Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Well Road

    1192 ft · 22 sec · Well Road

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wallace Dean Road

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
92.1 mi · 99%
Well Road
0.5 mi · 1%
Traffic Street
0.27 mi
Delhi Street
0.14 mi
Monroe Street
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Recipients Highway

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway

91.9 mi · 01h 39m

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
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
89.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arcadia
00h 51m from Bossier City
Leave By
3:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Bossier City and Mostly Sunny near Claiborne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 93.1 miles (149.9 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Arcadia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.5 miles from Bossier City and 46.7 miles from Claiborne.

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

The direct path is about 89.7 miles (144.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 3:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.46 one way or $24.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Bossier City and Mostly Sunny near Claiborne.

Stop Ideas Near Arcadia

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Arcadia, 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 Arcadia.

BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

77 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

78 mi away
408 Fannin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bossier City and Claiborne. Straight-line distance: 89.74 mi (144.43 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 Claiborne

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population11,507
Coordinates32.5159800, -92.1918000
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: Bossier City (-93.73212, 32.51599)
End: Claiborne (-92.1918, 32.51598)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.29 gal
12.44 L · about $12.46
Round trip
$24.92
6.58 gal · 24.88 L
Estimated CO2
29.2 kg one way
Round trip: 58.5 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.46 $24.92
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.01 $28.02
Premium $4.63 $15.22 $30.43
Diesel $5.42 $17.82 $35.63

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bossier City and Claiborne. The current time is 13:24:59.

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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.