How far is Bossier City, LA from Harahan, LA?
The driving distance from Bossier City, LA to Harahan, LA is about 321.5 miles (517.4 km), with a travel time of about 06h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 274.1 miles (441.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 01m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bossier City and Harahan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bossier City and Harahan.
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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
186.4 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
2681 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East: Baton Rouge
110 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight right
49.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge
1512 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
71.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 49: Williams Boulevard, New Orleans International Airport
1246 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on LA 49 South: New Orleans International Airport, Williams Boulevard South
53 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Williams Boulevard
2 mi · 4 min · Williams Boulevard
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Turn left onto Airline Drive
2528 ft · 60 sec · Airline Drive
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Turn right onto Filmore Street
2889 ft · 1 min · Filmore Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Highway
3.4 mi · 7 min · Jefferson Highway
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Turn left onto Colonial Club Drive
1459 ft · 1 min · Colonial Club Drive
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Turn right onto Wilson Street
45 m · 12 sec · Wilson Street
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Turn left onto Stratford Drive
77 m · 13 sec · Stratford Drive
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Turn right onto Kenmore Drive
583 ft · 25 sec · Kenmore Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Kenmore Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bossier City and Harahan.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Bossier City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Harahan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bossier City to Harahan?
The road trip is about 321.5 miles (517.4 km) and usually takes 06h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bunkie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.7 miles from Bossier City and 160.7 miles from Harahan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 274.1 miles (441.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.4 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.94 one way or $85.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bossier City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Harahan.
Stop Ideas Near Bunkie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bunkie.
Lafayette
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bossier City and Harahan. Straight-line distance: 274.08 mi (441.09 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 Harahan
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 9,244 |
| Coordinates | 29.9404800, -90.2031300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harahan (-90.20313, 29.94048)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 517 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 00m |
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 | $42.94 | $85.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $48.30 | $96.59 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $52.45 | $104.90 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $61.41 | $122.81 |
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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