How far is Bossier City, LA from West Monroe, LA?
The driving distance from Bossier City, LA to West Monroe, LA is about 95.8 miles (154.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in and the parish seat of Bienville Parish in north 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 West Monroe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bossier City and West Monroe.
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Start on Monroe Street
120 m · 16 sec · Monroe Street
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Turn right onto Delhi Street
727 ft · 30 sec · Delhi Street
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Turn left onto Traffic Street
656 ft · 19 sec · Traffic Street
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Take the ramp left
791 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway
91.9 mi · 1 hr 39 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1372 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
43 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Well Road
1316 ft · 22 sec · Well Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Well Road
41 m · 2 sec · Well Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Well Road
1156 ft · 23 sec · Well Road
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Turn right onto Cypress Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Cypress Street
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Turn left onto North 7th Street
16 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bossier City and West Monroe.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway
91.9 mi · 01h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bossier City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Monroe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bossier City to West Monroe?
The road trip is about 95.8 miles (154.2 km) and usually takes 01h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Arcadia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.8 miles from Bossier City and 48 miles from West Monroe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.3 miles (148.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.80 one way or $25.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bossier City and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Monroe.
Stop Ideas Near Arcadia
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 Arcadia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bossier City and West Monroe. Straight-line distance: 92.31 mi (148.56 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 West Monroe
City in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 12,086 |
| Coordinates | 32.5184800, -92.1476400 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Monroe (-92.14764, 32.51848)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 154 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $12.80 | $25.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $14.40 | $28.79 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $15.63 | $31.27 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $18.30 | $36.61 |
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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