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

The driving distance from Bossier City, LA to Monticello, LA is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.3 miles (219.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
150.28 mi
02h 56m
Flight
136.27 mi
219.31 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.27 mi
Kilometers
219.31 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.28 mi
Kilometers
241.85 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monticello
Wed, Apr 15, 8:36 AM CDT
Return by in Bossier City
Wed, Apr 15, 11:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bossier City
2026-04-15T05:39
Arrive Monticello
Wed, Apr 15, 8:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bossier City
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Choudrant
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Bossier City
75 mi
01h 28m
To Monticello
75.2 mi
01h 28m

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
86°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    133.3 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 17: Delhi, Winnsboro

    1309 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto State Route 17

    73 m · 10 sec · State Route 17

  8. 8

    Continue on Broadway Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 17

    8.3 mi · 12 min · State Route 17

  11. 11

    Turn right onto State Route 877

    3.9 mi · 10 min · State Route 877

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 577

    1.6 mi · 4 min · State Route 577

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on State Route 577

    2902 ft · 1 min · State Route 577

  14. 14

    Turn right onto State Route 877

    73 m · 7 sec · State Route 877

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Route 877

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
133 mi · 89%
State Route 17
8.33 mi · 6%
State Route 877
3.99 mi · 3%
State Route 577
2.15 mi · 1%
Broadway Street
0.99 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.75 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.9 mi
136.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Choudrant
01h 28m from Bossier City
Leave By
12:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Bossier City and Mostly Sunny near Monticello.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km) and usually takes 02h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Choudrant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75 miles from Bossier City and 75.2 miles from Monticello.

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

The direct path is about 136.3 miles (219.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.07 one way or $40.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Choudrant

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

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

BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

115 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

116 mi away
408 Fannin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bossier City and Monticello. Straight-line distance: 136.27 mi (219.31 km).

Bossier City

#1 Bossier City

The most populous city in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.

Population68,159
Coordinates32.5159900, -93.7321200
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
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#2 Monticello

Monticello is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.5965300, -91.3940000
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Bossier City (-93.73212, 32.51599)
End: Monticello (-91.394, 32.59653)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.3 gal
20.07 L · about $20.07
Round trip
$40.14
10.6 gal · 40.14 L
Estimated CO2
47.1 kg one way
Round trip: 94.2 kg / 208 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $20.07 $40.14
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.57 $45.15
Premium $4.63 $24.51 $49.03
Diesel $5.42 $28.70 $57.40

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 Monticello. The current time is 05:39:36.

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.