How far is Bossier City, LA from Lake Providence, LA?
The driving distance from Bossier City, LA to Lake Providence, LA is about 171.4 miles (275.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.3 miles (241.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m 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 03h 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in 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 Lake Providence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bossier City and Lake Providence.
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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
133.3 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 17: Delhi, Winnsboro
1309 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 17
73 m · 10 sec · State Route 17
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Continue on Broadway Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 17
9.9 mi · 15 min · State Route 17
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Turn right
23.7 mi · 42 min
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Continue on Tensas Bayou Road
3247 ft · 2 min · Tensas Bayou Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lake Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Lake Street
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Arrive at your destination
1 m · 1 sec · Lake Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bossier City and Lake Providence.
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
133 mi · 02h 25m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Bossier City and Mostly Sunny near Lake Providence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bossier City to Lake Providence?
The road trip is about 171.4 miles (275.9 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?
Claiborne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.6 miles from Bossier City and 85.8 miles from Lake Providence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.3 miles (241.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 10:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.91 one way or $45.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Bossier City and Mostly Sunny near Lake Providence.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bossier City and Lake Providence. Straight-line distance: 150.3 mi (241.89 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 Lake Providence
City in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 3,347 |
| Coordinates | 32.8049900, -91.1709800 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Providence (-91.17098, 32.80499)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 276 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 08m |
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 | $22.91 | $45.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $25.77 | $51.53 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $27.98 | $55.96 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $32.76 | $65.52 |
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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