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

The driving distance from Bossier City, LA to Labadieville, LA is about 303 miles (487.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 247.3 miles (398 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 17m 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
302.97 mi
05h 38m
Flight
247.32 mi
398.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
247.32 mi
Kilometers
398.02 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
302.97 mi
Kilometers
487.58 km
Drive Time
05h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Labadieville
Mon, Apr 20, 8:02 AM CDT
Return by in Bossier City
Mon, Apr 20, 1:41 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bossier City
2026-04-20T02:23
Arrive Labadieville
Mon, Apr 20, 8:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:39 AM to 1:39 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
5:42 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
Cheneyville
LA

Town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Bossier City
151.6 mi
02h 49m
To Labadieville
151.4 mi
02h 49m

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 E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Monroe Street

    24 m · 5 sec · Monroe Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Barksdale Boulevard

    897 ft · 33 sec · Barksdale Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left

    1272 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 South: Alexandria

    1.3 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

    197.9 mi · 3 hr 23 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    8.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Northwest Evangeline Thruway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Northwest Evangeline Thruway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Morgan Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Morgan Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Fairfield Drive

    549 ft · 20 sec · East Fairfield Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto St Etienne Road

    1 mi · 4 min · St Etienne Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Young Street

    3032 ft · 52 sec · Young Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    2434 ft · 31 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    995 ft · 13 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    885 ft · 12 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1151 ft · 15 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    62.2 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn slight right

    60 m · 5 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    10.5 mi · 18 min

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 1

    1.3 km · 1 min · Highway 1

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Brule Road

    952 ft · 42 sec · Brule Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brule Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
198 mi · 65%
Veterans Memorial Expressway
83.9 mi · 28%
Northwest Evangeline Thruway
8.23 mi · 3%
North Morgan Avenue
1.58 mi · 1%
Ambassador Caffery Parkway
1.5 mi
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
1.4 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.7 mi
247.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cheneyville
02h 49m from Bossier City
Leave By
5:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bossier City and Partly Sunny near Labadieville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 303 miles (487.6 km) and usually takes 05h 38m 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?

Cheneyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.6 miles from Bossier City and 151.4 miles from Labadieville.

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

The direct path is about 247.3 miles (398 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.7 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 5:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.48 one way or $80.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cheneyville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cheneyville, 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 Cheneyville.

RAIL

Lafayette

91 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bossier City and Labadieville. Straight-line distance: 247.32 mi (398.02 km).

Bossier City

#1 Bossier City

The most populous city in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.

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

#2 Labadieville

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,854
Coordinates29.8374300, -90.9562100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Bossier City (-93.73212, 32.51599)
End: Labadieville (-90.95621, 29.83743)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 488 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.69 gal
40.47 L · about $40.48
Round trip
$80.97
21.38 gal · 80.94 L
Estimated CO2
95 kg one way
Round trip: 190 kg / 419 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $40.48 $80.97
Mid-grade $4.26 $45.53 $91.06
Premium $4.63 $49.44 $98.88
Diesel $5.42 $57.89 $115.77

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 Labadieville. The current time is 02:23:50.

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.