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

The driving distance from Bossier City, LA to Livingston, LA is about 275.6 miles (443.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 224.2 miles (360.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 11m 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
275.67 mi
05h 05m
Flight
224.18 mi
360.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
224.18 mi
Kilometers
360.78 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
275.67 mi
Kilometers
443.65 km
Drive Time
05h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livingston
Wed, Apr 15, 6:34 PM CDT
Return by in Bossier City
Wed, Apr 15, 11:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bossier City
2026-04-15T13:28
Arrive Livingston
Wed, Apr 15, 6:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:06 AM to 1:06 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
6:48 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
Woodworth
LA

City in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States of America

From Bossier City
137.8 mi
02h 32m
To Livingston
137.8 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
64°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    186.4 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas

    2681 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East: Baton Rouge

    110 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 12 East: Hammond

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway

    21.8 mi · 24 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 63: Livingston, Frost

    1776 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on LA 63 North: Livingston, Frost

    89 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Frost Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Frost Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Circle Drive

    48 m · 4 sec · Circle Drive

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Circle Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
186 mi · 68%
US 190 East
53.1 mi · 19%
West Florida Republic Parkway
21.8 mi · 8%
I 10 East
7.93 mi · 3%
South Frost Road
2.1 mi · 1%
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
1.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

186 mi · 03h 10m

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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.4 mi
224.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodworth
02h 32m from Bossier City
Leave By
6:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Bossier City and Mostly Clear near Livingston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 275.6 miles (443.6 km) and usually takes 05h 05m 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?

Woodworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.8 miles from Bossier City and 137.8 miles from Livingston.

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

The direct path is about 224.2 miles (360.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.4 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 6:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.85 one way or $73.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Bossier City and Mostly Clear near Livingston.

Stop Ideas Near Woodworth

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette

112 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bossier City and Livingston. Straight-line distance: 224.18 mi (360.78 km).

Bossier City

#1 Bossier City

The most populous city in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.

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

#2 Livingston

Parish seat of Livingston Parish, Louisiana

Population2,004
Coordinates30.5021300, -90.7478700
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Start: Bossier City (-93.73212, 32.51599)
End: Livingston (-90.74787, 30.50213)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 444 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.73 gal
36.82 L · about $36.85
Round trip
$73.70
19.46 gal · 73.64 L
Estimated CO2
86.5 kg one way
Round trip: 172.9 kg / 381 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $36.85 $73.70
Mid-grade $4.26 $41.44 $82.88
Premium $4.63 $45.00 $90.00
Diesel $5.42 $52.69 $105.38

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bossier City and Livingston. The current time is 13:28:45.

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.