How far is Bossier City, LA from Jonesboro, LA?
The driving distance from Bossier City, LA to Jonesboro, LA is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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 42m.
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.
City in Bienville Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bossier City and Jonesboro.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bossier City and Jonesboro.
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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
63.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1903 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight right
49 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Tarbutton Road
1770 ft · 49 sec · Tarbutton Road
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West California Avenue
694 ft · 17 sec · West California Avenue
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Turn right onto Wesley Chaple Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Wesley Chaple Road
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Quitman Highway
11.9 mi · 14 min · Quitman Highway
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Continue on Main Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto North Allen Avenue
2026 ft · 40 sec · North Allen Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Allen Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bossier City and Jonesboro.
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
63.1 mi · 01h 08m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bossier City and Mostly Sunny near Jonesboro.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bossier City to Jonesboro?
The road trip is about 87.7 miles (141.1 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Gibsland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.8 miles from Bossier City and 43.9 miles from Jonesboro.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.70 one way or $23.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bossier City and Mostly Sunny near Jonesboro.
Stop Ideas Near Gibsland
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 Gibsland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bossier City and Jonesboro. Straight-line distance: 62.26 mi (100.19 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 Jonesboro
Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 4,415 |
| Coordinates | 32.2412700, -92.7159900 |
| Altitude | 68 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jonesboro (-92.71599, 32.24127)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $11.70 | $23.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $13.16 | $26.32 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $14.29 | $28.58 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $16.73 | $33.46 |
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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