How far is Bossier City, LA from Sunset, LA?
The driving distance from Bossier City, LA to Sunset, LA is about 199 miles (320.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175.4 miles (282.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.
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Halfway Point
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Parish seat in 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 Sunset.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bossier City and Sunset.
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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
194.9 mi · 3 hr 19 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 93: Grand Coteau, Sunset
1851 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 93
970 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 93
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Turn straight onto Duffy Avenue
2133 ft · 43 sec · Duffy Avenue
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Turn right onto Napoleon Avenue
2123 ft · 43 sec · Napoleon Avenue
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Turn left onto Landry Street
123 m · 20 sec · Landry Street
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Turn right onto Anna Street
41 m · 6 sec · Anna Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Anna Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bossier City and Sunset.
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
195 mi · 03h 19m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Bossier City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Sunset.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bossier City to Sunset?
The road trip is about 199 miles (320.2 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?
Colfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.5 miles from Bossier City and 99.4 miles from Sunset.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175.4 miles (282.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 10:06 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.58 one way or $53.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Bossier City and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Sunset.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bossier City and Sunset. Straight-line distance: 175.38 mi (282.24 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 Sunset
Town in Louisiana, USA
| Population | 2,962 |
| Coordinates | 30.4113100, -92.0684500 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sunset (-92.06845, 30.41131)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 320 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $26.58 | $53.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $29.90 | $59.80 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $32.47 | $64.94 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $38.01 | $76.03 |
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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