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

The driving distance from Bossier City, LA to Hackberry, LA is about 213.5 miles (343.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.6 miles (282.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 43m 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
213.47 mi
04h 21m
Flight
175.63 mi
282.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.63 mi
Kilometers
282.65 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.47 mi
Kilometers
343.55 km
Drive Time
04h 21m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hackberry
Thu, Apr 23, 2:43 AM CDT
Return by in Bossier City
Thu, Apr 23, 7:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bossier City
2026-04-22T22:21
Arrive Hackberry
Thu, Apr 23, 2:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 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
8:16 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
Hornbeck
LA

Town in Vernon Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Bossier City
106.9 mi
02h 10m
To Hackberry
106.6 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    56.9 mi · 1 hr · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    2070 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    62 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Route 485

    153 m · 10 sec · State Route 485

  10. 10

    Continue on LA 485

    10.4 mi · 14 min · LA 485

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right

    14.4 mi · 17 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Martin Luther King Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Martin Luther King Drive

    14 m · 9 sec · Martin Luther King Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Fisher Road

    2377 ft · 52 sec · Fisher Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fisher Road

    20.9 mi · 24 min · Fisher Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Shreveport Highway

    11 mi · 13 min · Shreveport Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Shreveport Highway

    73 m · 3 sec · Shreveport Highway

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North 6th Street

    41 m · 2 sec · North 6th Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto North 6th Street

    2 mi · 2 min · North 6th Street

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto South 5th Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South 5th Street

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on South 5th Street

    1511 ft · 33 sec · South 5th Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    12.9 mi · 18 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on North Pine Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North Pine Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West 1st Street

    2.5 mi · 3 min · West 1st Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Highway 171

    37.5 mi · 43 min · Highway 171

  27. 27

    Continue on Martin Luther King Highway

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Martin Luther King Highway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right

    2158 ft · 53 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 15 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 1256: Sulphur, Cameron

    2306 ft · 56 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left

    52 m · 6 sec

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Ruth Street

    1622 ft · 44 sec · Ruth Street

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    39 m · 3 sec

  34. 34

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  35. 35

    Continue on Louisiana Highway 27

    12.8 mi · 18 min · Louisiana Highway 27

  36. 36

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  37. 37

    Turn slight left onto Old Town Road

    31 m · 5 sec · Old Town Road

  38. 38

    Continue on Old Town Road

    1160 ft · 57 sec · Old Town Road

  39. 39

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Volunteer Lane

    75 m · 11 sec · Volunteer Lane

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Volunteer Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
40 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
57.3 mi · 27%
Highway 171
37.5 mi · 18%
Fisher Road
21.4 mi · 10%
Martin Luther King Highway
16.6 mi · 8%
Main Street
13.6 mi · 6%
Louisiana Highway 27
12.8 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

56.9 mi · 01h 00m

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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.9 mi
175.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hornbeck
02h 10m from Bossier City
Leave By
8:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bossier City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hackberry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 213.5 miles (343.6 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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?

Hornbeck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.9 miles from Bossier City and 106.6 miles from Hackberry.

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

The direct path is about 175.6 miles (282.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.9 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 8:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.52 one way or $57.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bossier City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hackberry.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bossier City and Hackberry. Straight-line distance: 175.63 mi (282.65 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 Hackberry

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,261
Coordinates29.9960500, -93.3421000
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Bossier City (-93.73212, 32.51599)
End: Hackberry (-93.3421, 29.99605)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 344 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.53 gal
28.51 L · about $28.52
Round trip
$57.03
15.06 gal · 57.02 L
Estimated CO2
66.9 kg one way
Round trip: 133.8 kg / 295 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $28.52 $57.03
Mid-grade $4.26 $32.07 $64.14
Premium $4.63 $34.83 $69.65
Diesel $5.42 $40.77 $81.55

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bossier City and Hackberry. The current time is 22:21:45.

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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.