How far is Bossier City, LA from Kentwood, LA?

The driving distance from Bossier City, LA to Kentwood, LA is about 283.3 miles (455.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 218.5 miles (351.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
283.28 mi
05h 22m
Flight
218.53 mi
351.69 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
218.53 mi
Kilometers
351.69 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
283.28 mi
Kilometers
455.9 km
Drive Time
05h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kentwood
Mon, Apr 20, 7:44 AM CDT
Return by in Bossier City
Mon, Apr 20, 1:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bossier City
2026-04-20T02:22
Arrive Kentwood
Mon, Apr 20, 7:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:22 AM to 1:22 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bossier City
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Winnsboro
LA

Town in South Carolina

From Bossier City
141.6 mi
02h 41m
To Kentwood
141.7 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bossier City and Kentwood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bossier City and Kentwood.

  1. 1

    Start on Monroe Street

    120 m · 16 sec · Monroe Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Delhi Street

    727 ft · 30 sec · Delhi Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Traffic Street

    656 ft · 19 sec · Traffic Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    791 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway

    117.8 mi · 2 hr 8 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald

    1531 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    74.1 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto South Canal Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South Canal Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Street

    2270 ft · 55 sec · State Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Martin Luther King Jr Street

    869 ft · 21 sec · South Martin Luther King Jr Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Franklin Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · East Franklin Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Devereaux Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Devereaux Drive

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight toward Devereaux Drive

    714 ft · 20 sec · Devereaux Drive

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    28.3 mi · 33 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1435 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    51 m · 5 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    3187 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    28.9 mi · 33 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    13.6 mi · 15 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    10.8 mi · 12 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    1021 ft · 25 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    38 m · 3 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto State Route 38

    1172 ft · 26 sec · State Route 38

  25. 25

    Continue on Avenue G

    1.2 km · 1 min · Avenue G

  26. 26

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    156 m · 9 sec · 3rd Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bossier City and Kentwood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
118 mi · 42%
Devereaux Drive
57.9 mi · 20%
East Franklin Street
0.82 mi
Avenue G
0.75 mi
South Canal Street
0.71 mi
State Street
0.43 mi
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Recipients Highway

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway

118 mi · 02h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.8 mi
218.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winnsboro
02h 41m from Bossier City
Leave By
6:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bossier City and Partly Sunny near Kentwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bossier City to Kentwood?

The road trip is about 283.3 miles (455.9 km) and usually takes 05h 22m 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?

Winnsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.6 miles from Bossier City and 141.7 miles from Kentwood.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 218.5 miles (351.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.8 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 6:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.87 one way or $75.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bossier City and Partly Sunny near Kentwood.

Stop Ideas Near Winnsboro

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Winnsboro, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winnsboro.

BUS

Vicksburg, MS

81 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bossier City and Kentwood. Straight-line distance: 218.53 mi (351.69 km).

Bossier City

#1 Bossier City

The most populous city in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.

Population68,159
Coordinates32.5159900, -93.7321200
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Kentwood

#2 Kentwood

Town of the United States

Population2,452
Coordinates30.9382400, -90.5089800
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Bossier City (-93.73212, 32.51599)
End: Kentwood (-90.50898, 30.93824)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 456 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10 gal
37.84 L · about $37.87
Round trip
$75.74
20 gal · 75.68 L
Estimated CO2
88.9 kg one way
Round trip: 177.7 kg / 392 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $37.87 $75.74
Mid-grade $4.26 $42.59 $85.18
Premium $4.63 $46.25 $92.50
Diesel $5.42 $54.15 $108.30

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Louisiana · Apr 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Bossier City and Kentwood. The current time is 02:22:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.