How far is Bossier City, LA from Vivian, LA?
The driving distance from Bossier City, LA to Vivian, LA is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Village in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bossier City and Vivian.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bossier City and Vivian.
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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 mi · 2 min · Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
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Continue on Grimmett Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Grimmett Drive
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Turn left onto North Thomas Drive
895 ft · 27 sec · North Thomas Drive
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Turn right onto North Market Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Market Street
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Turn left onto Doctor Martin Luther King Drive
2281 ft · 41 sec · Doctor Martin Luther King Drive
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Take the ramp right
2681 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Alvin B Kessler Memorial Highway
18.7 mi · 19 min · Alvin B Kessler Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 170: Vivian, Gilliam
2423 ft · 59 sec
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Turn left onto Highway 170
6.6 mi · 10 min · Highway 170
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Continue on South Pardue Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Pardue Street
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Turn slight left onto East Arkansas Avenue
1579 ft · 35 sec · East Arkansas Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Arkansas Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bossier City and Vivian.
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.
Alvin B Kessler Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto Alvin B Kessler Memorial Highway
18.7 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Sunny leaving Bossier City and Sunny near Vivian.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bossier City to Vivian?
The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.2 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Belcher is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Bossier City and 16.8 miles from Vivian.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.51 one way or $9.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bossier City and Sunny near Vivian.
Stop Ideas Near Belcher
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 Belcher.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bossier City and Vivian. Straight-line distance: 28.7 mi (46.19 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 Vivian
Town in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 3,443 |
| Coordinates | 32.8715300, -93.9874000 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vivian (-93.9874, 32.87153)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 54 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.51 | $9.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.07 | $10.14 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.50 | $11.01 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.44 | $12.89 |
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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