How far is Bossier City, LA from Shreveport, LA?
The driving distance from Bossier City, LA to Shreveport, LA is about 2 miles (3.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1.2 miles (2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 05m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Bossier 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 Shreveport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bossier City and Shreveport.
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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
855 ft · 15 sec · Purple Heart Recipients Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 71 North, LA 1: Market Street, Spring Street
535 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 71 North, LA 1 North: Spring Street
1371 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Crockett Street
920 ft · 31 sec · Crockett Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
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Turn slight right onto River Parkway
21 m · 2 sec · River Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · River Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bossier City and Shreveport.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
At the end of the road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.84 mi · 00h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Cloudy leaving Bossier City and Partly Sunny near Shreveport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bossier City to Shreveport?
The road trip is about 2 miles (3.2 km) and usually takes 00h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Red Chute is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1 miles from Bossier City and 1 miles from Shreveport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1.2 miles (2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.27 one way or $0.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Bossier City and Partly Sunny near Shreveport.
Stop Ideas Near Red Chute
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Red Chute.
Shreveport, Louisiana
Shreveport, LA
Marshall
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bossier City and Shreveport. Straight-line distance: 1.23 mi (1.98 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 Shreveport
The second most populous city in Louisiana.
| Population | 184,786 |
| Coordinates | 32.5251500, -93.7501800 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
End: River Parkway (-93.750913, 32.525036)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 3 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 01m |
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 | $0.27 | $0.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $0.30 | $0.60 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $0.32 | $0.65 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $0.38 | $0.76 |
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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