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

The driving distance from Bossier City, LA to Pineville, LA is about 124.9 miles (201 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.2 miles (180.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
124.88 mi
02h 12m
Flight
112.22 mi
180.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.22 mi
Kilometers
180.6 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.88 mi
Kilometers
200.97 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pineville
Wed, May 13, 6:00 PM CDT
Return by in Bossier City
Wed, May 13, 8:13 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bossier City
2026-05-13T15:47
Arrive Pineville
Wed, May 13, 6:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:04 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
Powhatan
LA

Village in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Bossier City
62.4 mi
01h 06m
To Pineville
62.4 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
60°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, May 13 12:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    119.2 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 71, US 165: MacArthur Drive

    1018 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 71 North, US 165 North

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Macarthur Drive

    886 ft · 19 sec · Macarthur Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge

    3026 ft · 43 sec · Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge

  11. 11

    Continue on Monroe Highway

    1538 ft · 24 sec · Monroe Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Rainbow Drive

    1.2 km · 2 min · Rainbow Drive

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Shamrock Street

    1579 ft · 51 sec · West Shamrock Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    9 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
119 mi · 95%
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
1.4 mi · 1%
I 49 South
0.82 mi · 1%
Rainbow Drive
0.75 mi · 1%
US 71 North
0.73 mi · 1%
Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge
0.57 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
112.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Powhatan
01h 06m from Bossier City
Leave By
2:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bossier City and Mostly Clear near Pineville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124.9 miles (201 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Powhatan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.4 miles from Bossier City and 62.4 miles from Pineville.

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

The direct path is about 112.2 miles (180.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 2:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.70 one way or $33.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bossier City and Mostly Clear near Pineville.

Stop Ideas Near Powhatan

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

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

BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

88 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

88 mi away
408 Fannin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bossier City and Pineville. Straight-line distance: 112.22 mi (180.6 km).

Bossier City

#1 Bossier City

The most populous city in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.

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

#2 Pineville

Suburb city of Alexandria, located in Rapides Parish, Louisiana

Population14,111
Coordinates31.3224000, -92.4343000
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Start: Bossier City (-93.73212, 32.51599)
End: Pineville (-92.4343, 31.3224)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.41 gal
16.68 L · about $16.70
Round trip
$33.40
8.82 gal · 33.36 L
Estimated CO2
39.2 kg one way
Round trip: 78.4 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.70 $33.40
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.78 $37.56
Premium $4.63 $20.40 $40.79
Diesel $5.42 $23.88 $47.76

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Bossier City and Pineville. The current time is 15:47:37.

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.