How far is Bossier City, LA from Henderson, LA?
The driving distance from Bossier City, LA to Henderson, LA is about 223.7 miles (360 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 190.5 miles (306.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bossier City and Henderson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bossier City and Henderson.
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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
197.9 mi · 3 hr 23 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.5 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
1607 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
11.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 347: Cecilia, Henderson
1265 ft · 31 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Grand Point Highway
4 m · 1 sec · Grand Point Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Grand Point Highway
47 m · 3 sec · Grand Point Highway
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Turn slight left
56 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Henderson Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Henderson Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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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 Henderson.
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
198 mi · 03h 23m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bossier City and Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Henderson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bossier City to Henderson?
The road trip is about 223.7 miles (360 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?
Boyce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.9 miles from Bossier City and 111.8 miles from Henderson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 190.5 miles (306.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.2 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 9:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.88 one way or $59.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bossier City and Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Henderson.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bossier City and Henderson. Straight-line distance: 190.44 mi (306.49 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 Henderson
Town in the U.
| Population | 1,785 |
| Coordinates | 30.3132500, -91.7903900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Henderson (-91.79039, 30.31325)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 360 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
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 | $29.88 | $59.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $33.60 | $67.21 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $36.49 | $72.98 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $42.72 | $85.45 |
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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