How far is Bossier City, LA from Denham Springs, LA?

The driving distance from Bossier City, LA to Denham Springs, LA is about 263.3 miles (423.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.3 miles (346.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
263.24 mi
04h 52m
Flight
215.3 mi
346.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.3 mi
Kilometers
346.49 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
263.24 mi
Kilometers
423.65 km
Drive Time
04h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Denham Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 8:15 PM CDT
Return by in Bossier City
Thu, Apr 16, 1:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bossier City
2026-04-15T15:22
Arrive Denham Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 8:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:14 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
Woodworth
LA

City in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States of America

From Bossier City
131.7 mi
02h 26m
To Denham Springs
131.6 mi
02h 26m

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
64°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bossier City and Denham Springs.

  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

    186.4 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas

    2681 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East: Baton Rouge

    110 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 12 East: Hammond

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway

    9.2 mi · 11 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 3002: Denham Springs

    1257 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on LA 3002 North: Downtown Historic District, Denham Springs

    73 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Range Avenue

    998 ft · 27 sec · South Range Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on South Range Avenue

    155 m · 9 sec · South Range Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Eugene Street

    1551 ft · 55 sec · Eugene Street

  21. 21

    Continue on South Hummel Street

    1738 ft · 33 sec · South Hummel Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Centerville Street Northeast

    132 m · 16 sec · Centerville Street Northeast

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Benton Street

    70 m · 13 sec · Benton Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Benton Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
186 mi · 71%
US 190 East
53.1 mi · 20%
West Florida Republic Parkway
9.18 mi · 3%
I 10 East
7.93 mi · 3%
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
1.4 mi · 1%
Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard
1.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

186 mi · 03h 10m

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
04h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48 mi
215.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodworth
02h 26m from Bossier City
Leave By
7:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Bossier City and Mostly Clear near Denham Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bossier City to Denham Springs?

The road trip is about 263.3 miles (423.7 km) and usually takes 04h 52m 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?

Woodworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.7 miles from Bossier City and 131.6 miles from Denham Springs.

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

The direct path is about 215.3 miles (346.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 48 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 7:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.18 one way or $70.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Bossier City and Mostly Clear near Denham Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Woodworth

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette

112 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bossier City and Denham Springs. Straight-line distance: 215.3 mi (346.49 km).

Bossier City

#1 Bossier City

The most populous city in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.

Population68,159
Coordinates32.5159900, -93.7321200
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Denham Springs

#2 Denham Springs

City in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population9,842
Coordinates30.4874000, -90.9575300
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Bossier City (-93.73212, 32.51599)
End: Denham Springs (-90.95753, 30.4874)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 424 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.29 gal
35.16 L · about $35.18
Round trip
$70.36
18.58 gal · 70.32 L
Estimated CO2
82.6 kg one way
Round trip: 165.1 kg / 364 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $35.18 $70.36
Mid-grade $4.26 $39.57 $79.13
Premium $4.63 $42.97 $85.93
Diesel $5.42 $50.31 $100.61

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 Denham Springs. The current time is 15:22:43.

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.