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

The driving distance from Bossier City, LA to Cullen, LA is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
52.65 mi
01h 10m
Flight
35.32 mi
56.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.32 mi
Kilometers
56.84 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.65 mi
Kilometers
84.73 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cullen
Tue, May 12, 11:26 PM CDT
Return by in Bossier City
Wed, May 13, 12:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bossier City
2026-05-12T22:16
Arrive Cullen
Tue, May 12, 11:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:10 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
Dixie Inn
LA

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

From Bossier City
26.3 mi
00h 35m
To Cullen
26.3 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.3 mi · 27 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    2440 ft · 59 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    27 mi · 40 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Henrietta White Boulevard

    2214 ft · 1 min · Henrietta White Boulevard

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Henrietta White Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
51.7 mi · 98%
Henrietta White Boulevard
0.42 mi · 1%
Traffic Street
0.27 mi · 1%
Delhi Street
0.14 mi
Monroe Street
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Recipients Highway

Continue straight

27 mi · 00h 40m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
35.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dixie Inn
00h 35m from Bossier City
Leave By
4:10 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bossier City and Sunny near Cullen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Dixie Inn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Bossier City and 26.3 miles from Cullen.

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

The direct path is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 4:10 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.04 one way or $14.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bossier City and Sunny near Cullen.

Stop Ideas Near Dixie Inn

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

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

BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

39 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

40 mi away
408 Fannin Street
RAIL

Marshall

96 mi away
800 North Washington Street - suite 2
RAIL

Texarkana

113 mi away
100 East Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bossier City and Cullen. Straight-line distance: 35.32 mi (56.84 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 Cullen

Town in Louisiana, United States

Population1,056
Coordinates32.9690300, -93.4507300
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: Bossier City (-93.73212, 32.51599)
End: Cullen (-93.45073, 32.96903)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.86 gal
7.03 L · about $7.04
Round trip
$14.09
3.72 gal · 14.06 L
Estimated CO2
16.5 kg one way
Round trip: 33.1 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.04 $14.09
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.92 $15.84
Premium $4.63 $8.60 $17.21
Diesel $5.42 $10.07 $20.14

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Bossier City and Cullen. The current time is 22:16:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.