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

The driving distance from Bossier City, LA to Ferriday, LA is about 182.1 miles (293 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.4 miles (227.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
182.06 mi
03h 24m
Flight
141.42 mi
227.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.42 mi
Kilometers
227.59 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.06 mi
Kilometers
293 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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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 03h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ferriday
Sat, May 2, 4:36 PM CDT
Return by in Bossier City
Sat, May 2, 8:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bossier City
2026-05-02T13:12
Arrive Ferriday
Sat, May 2, 4:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:12 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
Claiborne
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Bossier City
91 mi
01h 42m
To Ferriday
91.1 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NNE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    117.8 mi · 2 hr 8 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald

    1531 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    63.5 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    62 m · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
118 mi · 65%
US 425
0.29 mi
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

118 mi · 02h 08m

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
03h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.7 mi
141.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Claiborne
01h 42m from Bossier City
Leave By
10:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Bossier City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ferriday.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 182.1 miles (293 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?

Claiborne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91 miles from Bossier City and 91.1 miles from Ferriday.

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

The direct path is about 141.4 miles (227.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.7 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 10:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.31 one way or $48.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Bossier City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Ferriday.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bossier City and Ferriday. Straight-line distance: 141.42 mi (227.59 km).

Bossier City

#1 Bossier City

The most populous city in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.

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

#2 Ferriday

Town in Concordia Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population3,188
Coordinates31.6301700, -91.5545600
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Bossier City (-93.73212, 32.51599)
End: Ferriday (-91.55456, 31.63017)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.42 gal
24.32 L · about $24.31
Round trip
$48.63
12.84 gal · 48.64 L
Estimated CO2
57.1 kg one way
Round trip: 114.1 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.31 $48.63
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.34 $54.69
Premium $4.63 $29.69 $59.39
Diesel $5.42 $34.76 $69.53

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Bossier City and Ferriday. The current time is 13:12:28.

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.