How far is Bossier City, LA from Saint Martinville, LA?
The driving distance from Bossier City, LA to Saint Martinville, LA is about 226.9 miles (365.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 199.6 miles (321.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m 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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Flight Distance
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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 04h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Rapides 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 Saint Martinville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bossier City and Saint Martinville.
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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
197.9 mi · 3 hr 23 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Continue on Northwest Evangeline Thruway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Northwest Evangeline Thruway
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Continue straight
6.3 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Evangeline Thruway
2549 ft · 33 sec · Southwest Evangeline Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Evangeline Thruway
1.1 km · 47 sec · Southwest Evangeline Thruway
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Take the exit slight right
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto State Route 96
1 mi · 2 min · State Route 96
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Continue on Terrace Highway
5.6 mi · 10 min · Terrace Highway
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Continue on West Port Street
2081 ft · 47 sec · West Port Street
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Turn left onto South Vivier Street
698 ft · 33 sec · South Vivier Street
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Turn right onto West Bridge Street
45 m · 6 sec · West Bridge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Bridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bossier City and Saint Martinville.
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
198 mi · 03h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Bossier City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Martinville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bossier City to Saint Martinville?
The road trip is about 226.9 miles (365.2 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?
Boyce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.5 miles from Bossier City and 113.3 miles from Saint Martinville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 199.6 miles (321.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 8:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.33 one way or $60.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Bossier City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Martinville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bossier City and Saint Martinville. Straight-line distance: 199.6 mi (321.23 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 Saint Martinville
City in Louisiana, USA
| Population | 5,676 |
| Coordinates | 30.1252000, -91.8334500 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Martinville (-91.83345, 30.1252)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 365 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 49m |
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 | $30.33 | $60.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $34.11 | $68.23 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $37.05 | $74.09 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $43.37 | $86.75 |
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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