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

The driving distance from Bossier City, LA to Sorrento, LA is about 275.7 miles (443.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 233.8 miles (376.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 08m 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
275.73 mi
05h 04m
Flight
233.83 mi
376.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
233.83 mi
Kilometers
376.32 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
275.73 mi
Kilometers
443.74 km
Drive Time
05h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sorrento
Sun, May 17, 6:13 PM CDT
Return by in Bossier City
Sun, May 17, 11:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bossier City
2026-05-17T13:08
Arrive Sorrento
Sun, May 17, 6:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:04 AM to 1:04 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
6:52 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
Woodworth
LA

City in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States of America

From Bossier City
137.9 mi
02h 32m
To Sorrento
137.8 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Today

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 17 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
84°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 17 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    186.4 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas

    2681 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East: Baton Rouge

    110 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    49.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge

    1512 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    30.6 mi · 35 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 22: Sorrento, Donaldsonville

    1715 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn sharp right onto Lee Street

    1412 ft · 1 min · Lee Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    49 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    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 Sorrento.

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
186 mi · 68%
US 190 East
53.1 mi · 19%
I 10 East
30.9 mi · 11%
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
1.4 mi · 1%
I 49 South
0.82 mi
US 190
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

186 mi · 03h 10m

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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.9 mi
233.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodworth
02h 32m from Bossier City
Leave By
6:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bossier City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sorrento.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 275.7 miles (443.7 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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?

Woodworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.9 miles from Bossier City and 137.8 miles from Sorrento.

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

The direct path is about 233.8 miles (376.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.9 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 6:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.85 one way or $73.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bossier City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sorrento.

Stop Ideas Near Woodworth

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette

112 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bossier City and Sorrento. Straight-line distance: 233.83 mi (376.32 km).

Bossier City

#1 Bossier City

The most populous city in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.

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

#2 Sorrento

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,719
Coordinates30.1843600, -90.8592600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Bossier City (-93.73212, 32.51599)
End: Sorrento (-90.85926, 30.18436)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 444 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.73 gal
36.83 L · about $36.85
Round trip
$73.70
19.46 gal · 73.66 L
Estimated CO2
86.5 kg one way
Round trip: 172.9 kg / 381 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $36.85 $73.70
Mid-grade $4.26 $41.44 $82.88
Premium $4.63 $45.00 $90.00
Diesel $5.42 $52.69 $105.38

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Bossier City and Sorrento. The current time is 13:08:38.

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.