How far is Bossier City, LA from Oak Grove, LA?

The driving distance from Bossier City, LA to Oak Grove, LA is about 164.5 miles (264.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 22m 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
164.46 mi
03h 11m
Flight
138.35 mi
222.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.35 mi
Kilometers
222.65 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.46 mi
Kilometers
264.67 km
Drive Time
03h 11m

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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 03h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 4:48 AM CDT
Return by in Bossier City
Thu, Apr 23, 7:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bossier City
2026-04-23T01:37
Arrive Oak Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 4:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:38 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
Downsville
LA

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

From Bossier City
82.1 mi
01h 35m
To Oak Grove
82.3 mi
01h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bossier City and Oak Grove.

  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

    18.8 mi · 28 min · State Route 17

  11. 11

    Continue on Broadway Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Broadway Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 17

    8 mi · 11 min · State Route 17

  13. 13

    Continue on Constitution Avenue

    2748 ft · 46 sec · Constitution Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Front Street

    592 ft · 11 sec · Front Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    635 ft · 11 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
133 mi · 81%
State Route 17
26.8 mi · 16%
Broadway Street
2.04 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.75 mi
Constitution Avenue
0.52 mi
Traffic Street
0.27 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 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
03h 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
138.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Downsville
01h 35m from Bossier City
Leave By
10:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Bossier City and Mostly Sunny near Oak Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bossier City to Oak Grove?

The road trip is about 164.5 miles (264.7 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?

Downsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.1 miles from Bossier City and 82.3 miles from Oak Grove.

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

The direct path is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 10:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.96 one way or $43.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Bossier City and Mostly Sunny near Oak Grove.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bossier City and Oak Grove. Straight-line distance: 138.35 mi (222.65 km).

Bossier City

#1 Bossier City

The most populous city in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.

Population68,159
Coordinates32.5159900, -93.7321200
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Oak Grove

#2 Oak Grove

Town in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana

Population1,662
Coordinates32.8609600, -91.3884500
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Bossier City (-93.73212, 32.51599)
End: Oak Grove (-91.38845, 32.86096)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.8 gal
21.97 L · about $21.96
Round trip
$43.93
11.6 gal · 43.94 L
Estimated CO2
51.5 kg one way
Round trip: 103.1 kg / 227 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.96 $43.93
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.70 $49.40
Premium $4.63 $26.83 $53.65
Diesel $5.42 $31.41 $62.81

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bossier City and Oak Grove. The current time is 01:37:10.

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.