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

The driving distance from Chackbay, LA to Bossier City, LA is about 307.6 miles (495.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 251.3 miles (404.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
307.63 mi
04h 48m
Flight
251.3 mi
404.43 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
251.3 mi
Kilometers
404.43 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
307.63 mi
Kilometers
495.08 km
Drive Time
04h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bossier City
Tue, May 5, 9:26 AM CDT
Return by in Chackbay
Tue, May 5, 2:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chackbay
2026-05-05T04:38
Arrive Bossier City
Tue, May 5, 9:26 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chackbay
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Cheneyville
LA

Town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Chackbay
153.7 mi
02h 24m
To Bossier City
154 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Louisiana 20

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Louisiana 20

  2. 2

    Keep slight left

    6.2 mi · 9 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    6.8 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Airline Highway

    8.9 mi · 11 min · West Airline Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge

    3104 ft · 59 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    31.5 mi · 35 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell

    97 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto State Route 1

    49 mi · 1 hr 3 min · State Route 1

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria

    1494 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

    186.3 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

  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 Chackbay and Bossier City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
186 mi · 61%
State Route 1
49 mi · 16%
I 10 West
36 mi · 12%
Louisiana 20
10.6 mi · 3%
West Airline Highway
8.86 mi · 3%
North Lobdell Highway
3.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

186 mi · 03h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.3 mi
251.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cheneyville
02h 24m from Chackbay
Leave By
7:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Chackbay and Mostly Cloudy near Bossier City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 307.6 miles (495.1 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?

Cheneyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.7 miles from Chackbay and 154 miles from Bossier City.

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

The direct path is about 251.3 miles (404.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.3 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 7:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.09 one way or $82.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chackbay and Mostly Cloudy near Bossier City.

Stop Ideas Near Cheneyville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cheneyville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cheneyville.

RAIL

Lafayette

91 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chackbay and Bossier City. Straight-line distance: 251.3 mi (404.43 km).

Chackbay

#1 Chackbay

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population5,177
Coordinates29.8835400, -90.7973200
Altitude1
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: Highway 20 (-90.797413, 29.883874)
End: Monroe Street (-93.732225, 32.51599)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 495 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.85 gal
41.09 L · about $41.09
Round trip
$82.18
21.7 gal · 82.18 L
Estimated CO2
96.4 kg one way
Round trip: 192.8 kg / 425 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $41.09 $82.18
Mid-grade $4.26 $46.21 $92.42
Premium $4.63 $50.18 $100.36
Diesel $5.42 $58.75 $117.51

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Chackbay and Bossier City. The current time is 04:38:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.