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

The driving distance from Bossier City, LA to Delhi, LA is about 135.2 miles (217.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 130.6 miles (210.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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
135.21 mi
02h 28m
Flight
130.55 mi
210.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
130.55 mi
Kilometers
210.1 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.21 mi
Kilometers
217.6 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delhi
Sat, May 16, 7:05 PM CDT
Return by in Bossier City
Sat, May 16, 9:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bossier City
2026-05-16T16:36
Arrive Delhi
Sat, May 16, 7:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:32 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
Ruston
LA

Small city and parish seat of Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Bossier City
67.5 mi
01h 14m
To Delhi
67.7 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    133.3 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 17: Delhi, Winnsboro

    1309 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Route 17

    73 m · 10 sec · State Route 17

  8. 8

    Continue on Broadway Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East 1st Street

    108 m · 8 sec · East 1st Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Charter Street

    57 m · 8 sec · Charter Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Charter Street

Car Route Details

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

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
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
133 mi · 99%
Broadway Street
0.99 mi · 1%
Traffic Street
0.27 mi
LA 17
0.25 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

133 mi · 02h 25m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
130.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ruston
01h 14m from Bossier City
Leave By
1:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bossier City and Mostly Sunny near Delhi.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 135.2 miles (217.6 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Ruston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.5 miles from Bossier City and 67.7 miles from Delhi.

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

The direct path is about 130.6 miles (210.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.06 one way or $36.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ruston

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

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

BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

104 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

104 mi away
408 Fannin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bossier City and Delhi. Straight-line distance: 130.55 mi (210.1 km).

Bossier City

#1 Bossier City

The most populous city in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.

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

#2 Delhi

Town in Richland Parish, Louisiana

Population2,753
Coordinates32.4576400, -91.4931700
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Bossier City (-93.73212, 32.51599)
End: Delhi (-91.49317, 32.45764)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 218 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.77 gal
18.06 L · about $18.06
Round trip
$36.13
9.54 gal · 36.12 L
Estimated CO2
42.4 kg one way
Round trip: 84.8 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.06 $36.13
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.32 $40.63
Premium $4.63 $22.06 $44.12
Diesel $5.42 $25.83 $51.66

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Bossier City and Delhi. The current time is 16:36:38.

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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.