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

The driving distance from Broussard, LA to Bossier City, LA is about 179.3 miles (288.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.7 miles (247.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
179.29 mi
02h 49m
Flight
153.7 mi
247.36 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.7 mi
Kilometers
247.36 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.29 mi
Kilometers
288.54 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bossier City
Sat, Apr 18, 9:35 AM CDT
Return by in Broussard
Sat, Apr 18, 12:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Broussard
2026-04-18T06:45
Arrive Bossier City
Sat, Apr 18, 9:35 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Broussard
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Montgomery
LA

Town in Louisiana, United States

From Broussard
92.1 mi
01h 24m
To Bossier City
87.2 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Barron Road

    121 m · 17 sec · Barron Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Route 107

    4 mi · 7 min · State Route 107

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 107

    2.7 mi · 5 min · State Route 107

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 107

    1.1 km · 1 min · State Route 107

  5. 5

    Turn right onto LA 107

    5 mi · 12 min · LA 107

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lodge Lin Road

    1096 ft · 32 sec · Lodge Lin Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    10.2 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Church Street

    1185 ft · 29 sec · West Church Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Lexington Avenue

    829 ft · 19 sec · South Lexington Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Macarthur Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Macarthur Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Highway 115 West

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Highway 115 West

  12. 12

    Continue on Macarthur Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Macarthur Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 49 North: Alexandria

    1746 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    152.3 mi · 2 hr 36 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20: Dallas, Monroe

    1169 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Monroe

    3011 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Traffic Street

    2557 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Barksdale Boulevard

    897 ft · 36 sec · Barksdale Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Monroe Street

    24 m · 3 sec · Monroe Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Broussard and Bossier City.

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 49 North
153 mi · 85%
State Route 107
7.34 mi · 4%
LA 107
5 mi · 3%
Highway 115 West
3.62 mi · 2%
Macarthur Street
1.66 mi · 1%
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
1.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 49 North

Merge slight left

152 mi · 02h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
153.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montgomery
01h 24m from Broussard
Leave By
12:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Broussard and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bossier City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 179.3 miles (288.5 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Montgomery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.1 miles from Broussard and 87.2 miles from Bossier City.

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

The direct path is about 153.7 miles (247.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.97 one way or $47.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Broussard and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bossier City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Broussard and Bossier City. Straight-line distance: 153.7 mi (247.36 km).

Broussard

#1 Broussard

Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette and St.

Population13,076
Coordinates30.8932500, -91.9434500
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Bossier City

#2 Bossier City

The most populous city in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.

Population68,159
Coordinates32.5159900, -93.7321200
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Barron Road (-91.943579, 30.893307)
End: Monroe Street (-93.732225, 32.51599)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 289 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.33 gal
23.95 L · about $23.97
Round trip
$47.94
12.66 gal · 47.9 L
Estimated CO2
56.3 kg one way
Round trip: 112.5 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $23.97 $47.94
Mid-grade $4.26 $26.96 $53.92
Premium $4.63 $29.28 $58.55
Diesel $5.42 $34.28 $68.55

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Broussard and Bossier City. The current time is 06:45:31.

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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.