How far is Bossier City, LA from Haynesville, LA?
The driving distance from Bossier City, LA to Haynesville, LA is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Small city and parish seat of Webster Parish, 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 Haynesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bossier City and Haynesville.
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Start on Monroe Street
120 m · 16 sec · Monroe Street
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Turn right onto Delhi Street
727 ft · 30 sec · Delhi Street
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Turn left onto Traffic Street
656 ft · 19 sec · Traffic Street
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Take the ramp left
791 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway
29.6 mi · 33 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1069 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 531
3.3 mi · 6 min · State Route 531
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Turn right onto Homer Road
1364 ft · 26 sec · Homer Road
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Continue on Highway 79
13.8 mi · 19 min · Highway 79
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
62 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.9 mi · 6 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
12.3 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto Sherman Drive
86 m · 12 sec · Sherman Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sherman Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bossier City and Haynesville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway
29.6 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Cloudy leaving Bossier City and Partly Sunny near Haynesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bossier City to Haynesville?
The road trip is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km) and usually takes 01h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Minden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.6 miles from Bossier City and 32.7 miles from Haynesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.71 one way or $17.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Bossier City and Partly Sunny near Haynesville.
Stop Ideas Near Minden
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 Minden.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bossier City and Haynesville. Straight-line distance: 46.19 mi (74.34 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 Haynesville
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 2,000 |
| Coordinates | 32.9620800, -93.1401600 |
| Altitude | 113 |
| Country | United States |
End: Haynesville (-93.14016, 32.96208)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $8.71 | $17.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $9.80 | $19.59 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $10.64 | $21.28 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $12.45 | $24.91 |
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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