How far is Bossier City, LA from Simmesport, LA?
The driving distance from Bossier City, LA to Simmesport, LA is about 177.5 miles (285.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.2 miles (249.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Louisiana, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bossier City and Simmesport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bossier City and Simmesport.
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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
125.4 mi · 2 hr 9 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 71 South, US 167 South
1.5 km · 1 min
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Turn straight
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Highway 3170
3.9 mi · 6 min · Highway 3170
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Continue on State Route 3170
1.6 mi · 2 min · State Route 3170
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At the end of the road, turn right
38.7 mi · 53 min
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Turn left onto North Martin Luther King
93 m · 12 sec · North Martin Luther King
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Turn right onto Riverside Drive
2673 ft · 2 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn left onto Fisherman Drive
698 ft · 31 sec · Fisherman Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fisherman Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bossier City and Simmesport.
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
125 mi · 02h 09m
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.
Sunny leaving Bossier City and Sunny near Simmesport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bossier City to Simmesport?
The road trip is about 177.5 miles (285.7 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?
Montgomery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.8 miles from Bossier City and 88.7 miles from Simmesport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155.2 miles (249.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 10:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.74 one way or $47.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bossier City and Sunny near Simmesport.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bossier City and Simmesport. Straight-line distance: 155.22 mi (249.81 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 Simmesport
Town in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 2,032 |
| Coordinates | 30.9835200, -91.8001200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Simmesport (-91.80012, 30.98352)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $23.74 | $47.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $26.70 | $53.41 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $29.00 | $58.00 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $33.95 | $67.90 |
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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