How far is Bossier City, LA from Oakdale, LA?
The driving distance from Bossier City, LA to Oakdale, LA is about 160.9 miles (259 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.3 miles (214.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Suburb village of Natchitoches, located in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bossier City and Oakdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bossier City and Oakdale.
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Start on Monroe Street
24 m · 5 sec · Monroe Street
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Turn right onto Barksdale Boulevard
897 ft · 33 sec · Barksdale Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left
1272 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 South: Alexandria
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
119.2 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 71, US 165: MacArthur Drive
1018 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 71 South, US 165 South: MacArthur Drive
2413 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Macarthur Drive
3.6 mi · 6 min · Macarthur Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Masonic Circle
763 ft · 15 sec · Masonic Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Masonic Drive
33.9 mi · 41 min · Masonic Drive
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Turn left onto Talamas Drive
607 ft · 17 sec · Talamas Drive
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Continue on North 13th Street
2964 ft · 1 min · North 13th Street
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Turn right onto East 6th Avenue
741 ft · 33 sec · East 6th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bossier City and Oakdale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
119 mi · 02h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bossier City and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oakdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bossier City to Oakdale?
The road trip is about 160.9 miles (259 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Natchez is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.5 miles from Bossier City and 80.4 miles from Oakdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.3 miles (214.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 12:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.51 one way or $43.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bossier City and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oakdale.
Stop Ideas Near Natchez
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bossier City and Oakdale. Straight-line distance: 133.3 mi (214.52 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 Oakdale
Small city in Allen Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 7,500 |
| Coordinates | 30.8160300, -92.6604200 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakdale (-92.66042, 30.81603)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 259 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $21.51 | $43.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $24.19 | $48.38 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $26.27 | $52.54 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $30.76 | $61.51 |
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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