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

The driving distance from Bossier City, LA to Mandeville, LA is about 319.3 miles (513.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 262.5 miles (422.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 48m 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
319.33 mi
05h 54m
Flight
262.54 mi
422.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
262.54 mi
Kilometers
422.52 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
319.33 mi
Kilometers
513.91 km
Drive Time
05h 54m

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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 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mandeville
Sat, May 2, 8:21 PM CDT
Return by in Bossier City
Sun, May 3, 2:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bossier City
2026-05-02T14:27
Arrive Mandeville
Sat, May 2, 8:21 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:54 AM to 1:54 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
5:12 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
Bunkie
LA

City in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Bossier City
159.6 mi
02h 57m
To Mandeville
159.7 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    61.8 mi · 1 hr 7 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Covington, Mandeville

    1698 ft · 41 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on US 190 East: Mandeville

    2094 ft · 51 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 190 East, LA 22 West: Mandeville, Ponchatoula

    1659 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East: Mandeville, Fontainebleau State Park

    64 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Highway 190

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway 190

  21. 21

    Continue on Emerald Road

    1458 ft · 29 sec · Emerald Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Highway 190

    1870 ft · 34 sec · Highway 190

  23. 23

    Continue on Florida Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Florida Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Girod Street

    2243 ft · 1 min · Girod Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Monroe Street

    49 m · 4 sec · Monroe Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
186 mi · 58%
West Florida Republic Parkway
61.8 mi · 19%
US 190 East
55.7 mi · 17%
I 10 East
7.93 mi · 2%
Highway 190
1.62 mi · 1%
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
1.4 mi
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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.8 mi
262.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bunkie
02h 57m from Bossier City
Leave By
5:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Bossier City and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mandeville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 319.3 miles (513.9 km) and usually takes 05h 54m 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?

Bunkie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.6 miles from Bossier City and 159.7 miles from Mandeville.

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

The direct path is about 262.5 miles (422.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.8 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 5:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.68 one way or $85.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Bossier City and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mandeville.

Stop Ideas Near Bunkie

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette

82 mi away
133 East Grant St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

111 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

New Iberia

111 mi away
West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bossier City and Mandeville. Straight-line distance: 262.54 mi (422.52 km).

Bossier City

#1 Bossier City

The most populous city in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.

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

#2 Mandeville

Town in Louisiana, USA

Population12,559
Coordinates30.3582500, -90.0656300
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Bossier City (-93.73212, 32.51599)
End: Mandeville (-90.06563, 30.35825)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 514 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.27 gal
42.65 L · about $42.68
Round trip
$85.36
22.54 gal · 85.3 L
Estimated CO2
100.2 kg one way
Round trip: 200.3 kg / 442 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $42.68 $85.36
Mid-grade $4.26 $48.00 $96.00
Premium $4.63 $52.12 $104.25
Diesel $5.42 $61.03 $122.05

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Bossier City and Mandeville. The current time is 14:27:43.

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.