How far is Bossier City, LA from Oklahoma City, OK?

The driving distance from Bossier City, LA to Oklahoma City, OK is about 390.1 miles (627.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 297.6 miles (478.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
390.08 mi
06h 50m
Flight
297.59 mi
478.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
297.59 mi
Kilometers
478.92 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
390.08 mi
Kilometers
627.77 km
Drive Time
06h 50m

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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 06h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oklahoma City
Sun, Jul 26, 10:48 PM CDT
Return by in Bossier City
Mon, Jul 27, 5:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bossier City
2026-07-26T15:58
Arrive Oklahoma City
Sun, Jul 26, 10:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:51 PM to 2:21 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bossier City
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Farmers Branch
TX

A city in Dallas County, Texas.

From Bossier City
195 mi
03h 25m
To Oklahoma City
195 mi
03h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
98°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Jul 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
102°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Jul 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    156.3 mi · 2 hr 43 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Dallas

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    15.3 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 635 North

    2115 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    11.9 mi · 13 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

    4.1 mi · 4 min · Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Lyndon B Johnson Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 35E North: Denton

    1696 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto North Stemmons Freeway

    28.2 mi · 30 min · North Stemmons Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    99.6 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway

    11 mi · 11 min · Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    34.1 mi · 36 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Helen Cole Memorial Highway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Centennial Expressway

    90 m · 4 sec · Centennial Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left toward Oklahoma City Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Oklahoma City Boulevard

    2788 ft · 1 min · Oklahoma City Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard

    1506 ft · 41 sec · South Edward King Gaylord Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Sheridan Avenue

    1016 ft · 27 sec · West Sheridan Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Robinson Avenue

    127 m · 14 sec · North Robinson Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Robinson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
156 mi · 40%
North Stemmons Freeway
128 mi · 33%
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
39.4 mi · 10%
Dallas
19.7 mi · 5%
Lyndon B Johnson Freeway
16.5 mi · 4%
Director Steven Stokes Memorial Highway
11 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Recipients Highway

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway

156 mi · 02h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 50m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+92.5 mi
297.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Farmers Branch
03h 25m from Bossier City
Leave By
10:18 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bossier City and Sunny near Oklahoma City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 390.1 miles (627.8 km) and usually takes 06h 50m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Farmers Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 195 miles from Bossier City and 195 miles from Oklahoma City.

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

The direct path is about 297.6 miles (478.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 92.5 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.11 one way or $104.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bossier City and Sunny near Oklahoma City.

Stop Ideas Near Farmers Branch

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Farmers Branch and the surrounding midpoint area.
Anju
Food stop 9 mi away

Anju

Dallas , TX
2901 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204
Rating 4.2/5 311 reviews Asian fusion restaurant,Bar,Brunch restaurant,Comedy club,Karaoke bar
Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park
Scenic stop 4.7 mi away

Clifford E 'Bill' Hall Park

Carrollton , TX
2200-2204 Crater Lake Ct, Carrollton, TX 75006
Rating 4.6/5 105 reviews City park,Tourist attraction
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 10.4 mi away

Dallas Environmental Quality

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St # L2fs, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office,Emergency services,Environmental health service
Dallas City Hall
Meeting point 10.4 mi away

Dallas City Hall

Dallas , TX
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201
Rating 3.9/5 112 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Farmers Branch.

RAIL

Union Station

19 mi away
400 South Houston St.
BUS

Dallas, TX

19 mi away
205 South Lamar Street
BUS

Mesquite, TX

30 mi away
1331 Highway 80 East \r\n1331 Highway 80 East \r\n
RAIL

Fort Worth Central Station

45 mi away
1001 Jones Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bossier City and Oklahoma City. Straight-line distance: 297.59 mi (478.92 km).

Bossier City

#1 Bossier City

The most populous city in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.

Population68,159
Coordinates32.5159900, -93.7321200
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Oklahoma City

#2 Oklahoma City

The twenty-seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area.

Population655,057
Coordinates35.4675600, -97.5164300
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Start: Bossier City (-93.73212, 32.51599)
End: Oklahoma City (-97.51643, 35.46756)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 628 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.76 gal
52.1 L · about $52.11
Round trip
$104.22
27.52 gal · 104.2 L
Estimated CO2
122.3 kg one way
Round trip: 244.6 kg / 539 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $52.11 $104.22
Mid-grade $4.26 $58.60 $117.21
Premium $4.63 $63.64 $127.28
Diesel $5.42 $74.51 $149.02

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 · Jul 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Bossier City and Oklahoma City. The current time is 15:58:08.

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.