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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Town in Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Barron Road
121 m · 17 sec · Barron Road
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Turn right onto State Route 107
4 mi · 7 min · State Route 107
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 107
2.7 mi · 5 min · State Route 107
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Continue on State Route 107
1.1 km · 1 min · State Route 107
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Turn right onto LA 107
5 mi · 12 min · LA 107
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lodge Lin Road
1096 ft · 32 sec · Lodge Lin Road
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Turn right
10.2 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto West Church Street
1185 ft · 29 sec · West Church Street
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Turn left onto South Lexington Avenue
829 ft · 19 sec · South Lexington Avenue
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Turn right onto Macarthur Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Macarthur Street
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Continue on Highway 115 West
3.6 mi · 6 min · Highway 115 West
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Continue on Macarthur Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Macarthur Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 49 North: Alexandria
1746 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
152.3 mi · 2 hr 36 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 20: Dallas, Monroe
1169 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Monroe
3011 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Traffic Street
2557 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Barksdale Boulevard
897 ft · 36 sec · Barksdale Boulevard
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Turn left onto Monroe Street
24 m · 3 sec · Monroe Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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).
#1 Broussard
Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette and St.
| Population | 13,076 |
| Coordinates | 30.8932500, -91.9434500 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bossier City
The most populous city in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
| Population | 68,159 |
| Coordinates | 32.5159900, -93.7321200 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monroe Street (-93.732225, 32.51599)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 289 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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