How far is Bossier City, LA from Jackson, LA?
The driving distance from Bossier City, LA to Jackson, LA is about 231.3 miles (372.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187.9 miles (302.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 13m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 36m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bossier City and Jackson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bossier City and Jackson.
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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
125.4 mi · 2 hr 9 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 71 South, US 167 South
1.5 km · 1 min
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Turn straight
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Highway 3170
3.9 mi · 6 min · Highway 3170
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Continue on State Route 3170
1.6 mi · 2 min · State Route 3170
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At the end of the road, turn right
81.4 mi · 1 hr 53 min
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Continue on US 61
2.6 mi · 3 min · US 61
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Turn right onto LA 965
7.3 mi · 10 min · LA 965
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At the end of the road, turn right
2 mi · 3 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Charter Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bossier City and Jackson.
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
125 mi · 02h 09m
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.
Sunny leaving Bossier City and Sunny near Jackson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bossier City to Jackson?
The road trip is about 231.3 miles (372.3 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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 115.7 miles from Bossier City and 115.6 miles from Jackson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187.9 miles (302.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.4 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.90 one way or $61.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bossier City and Sunny near Jackson.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bossier City and Jackson. Straight-line distance: 187.9 mi (302.4 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 Jackson
Town in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana
| Population | 3,707 |
| Coordinates | 30.8374000, -91.2176100 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jackson (-91.21761, 30.8374)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 372 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 53m |
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 | $30.90 | $61.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $34.75 | $69.51 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $37.74 | $75.48 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $44.19 | $88.37 |
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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