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

The driving distance from Bossier City, LA to Schriever, LA is about 305.7 miles (491.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 258.1 miles (415.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 11m 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
305.65 mi
05h 35m
Flight
258.03 mi
415.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
258.03 mi
Kilometers
415.26 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
305.65 mi
Kilometers
491.9 km
Drive Time
05h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Schriever
Tue, May 26, 2:09 PM CDT
Return by in Bossier City
Tue, May 26, 7:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bossier City
2026-05-26T08:33
Arrive Schriever
Tue, May 26, 2:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:36 AM to 1:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:48 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
Cheneyville
LA

Town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Bossier City
152.9 mi
02h 47m
To Schriever
152.7 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    197.9 mi · 3 hr 23 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    8.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Northwest Evangeline Thruway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Northwest Evangeline Thruway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    6.1 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Morgan Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Morgan Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Fairfield Drive

    549 ft · 20 sec · East Fairfield Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto St Etienne Road

    1 mi · 4 min · St Etienne Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Young Street

    3032 ft · 52 sec · Young Street

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    2434 ft · 31 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    995 ft · 13 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    885 ft · 12 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1151 ft · 15 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    74.5 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    2882 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn right

    6.2 mi · 11 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Highway 24

    1224 ft · 24 sec · Highway 24

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Highway 24

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
198 mi · 65%
Veterans Memorial Expressway
85.6 mi · 28%
Northwest Evangeline Thruway
8.23 mi · 3%
North Morgan Avenue
1.58 mi · 1%
Ambassador Caffery Parkway
1.5 mi
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
1.4 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.6 mi
258.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cheneyville
02h 47m from Bossier City
Leave By
5:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bossier City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Schriever.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 305.7 miles (491.9 km) and usually takes 05h 35m 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?

Cheneyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.9 miles from Bossier City and 152.7 miles from Schriever.

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

The direct path is about 258.1 miles (415.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.86 one way or $81.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bossier City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Schriever.

Stop Ideas Near Cheneyville

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette

91 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bossier City and Schriever. Straight-line distance: 258.03 mi (415.26 km).

Bossier City

#1 Bossier City

The most populous city in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.

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

#2 Schriever

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population6,853
Coordinates29.7421500, -90.8103700
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Bossier City (-93.73212, 32.51599)
End: Schriever (-90.81037, 29.74215)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 492 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.79 gal
40.83 L · about $40.86
Round trip
$81.72
21.58 gal · 81.66 L
Estimated CO2
95.9 kg one way
Round trip: 191.8 kg / 423 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $40.86 $81.72
Mid-grade $4.26 $45.95 $91.91
Premium $4.63 $49.90 $99.81
Diesel $5.42 $58.43 $116.86

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Bossier City and Schriever. The current time is 08:33:59.

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.