How far is Bossier City, LA from Elton, LA?
The driving distance from Bossier City, LA to Elton, LA is about 195.4 miles (314.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.3 miles (246.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 18m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Parish seat in Louisiana, United States.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bossier City and Elton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bossier City and Elton.
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Start on Monroe Street
24 m · 5 sec · Monroe Street
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Turn right onto Barksdale Boulevard
897 ft · 33 sec · Barksdale Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left
1272 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 South: Alexandria
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
119.2 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 71, US 165: MacArthur Drive
1018 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 71 South, US 165 South: MacArthur Drive
2413 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Macarthur Drive
3.6 mi · 6 min · Macarthur Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Masonic Circle
763 ft · 15 sec · Masonic Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Masonic Drive
59.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min · Masonic Drive
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
9.2 mi · 11 min · 3rd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bossier City and Elton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
119 mi · 02h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Bossier City and Mostly Sunny near Elton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bossier City to Elton?
The road trip is about 195.4 miles (314.4 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?
Colfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.7 miles from Bossier City and 97.6 miles from Elton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.3 miles (246.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.1 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 9:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.09 one way or $52.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bossier City and Mostly Sunny near Elton.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bossier City and Elton. Straight-line distance: 153.27 mi (246.66 km).
#1 Bossier City
The most populous city in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
| Population | 68,159 |
| Coordinates | 32.5159900, -93.7321200 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elton
Town in Louisiana, USA
| Population | 1,134 |
| Coordinates | 30.4813100, -92.6957000 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elton (-92.6957, 30.48131)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 314 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $26.09 | $52.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $29.34 | $58.69 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $31.87 | $63.73 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $37.31 | $74.62 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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