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

The driving distance from Coushatta, LA to Bossier City, LA is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.04 mi
00h 52m
Flight
41.45 mi
66.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.45 mi
Kilometers
66.7 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.04 mi
Kilometers
88.58 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bossier City
Tue, May 12, 10:26 PM CDT
Return by in Coushatta
Tue, May 12, 11:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coushatta
2026-05-12T21:33
Arrive Bossier City
Tue, May 12, 10:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coushatta
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
Mansfield
LA

City in DeSoto Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Coushatta
27.5 mi
00h 26m
To Bossier City
27.5 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Front Street

    12 m · 6 sec · Front Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Carroll Street

    1339 ft · 23 sec · East Carroll Street

  3. 3

    Continue on HWY 84 EAST

    981 ft · 17 sec · HWY 84 EAST

  4. 4

    Continue on US 84

    6.6 mi · 10 min · US 84

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1884 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    43 mi · 46 min

  8. 8

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

    1169 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Monroe

    3011 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Traffic Street

    2557 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Barksdale Boulevard

    897 ft · 36 sec · Barksdale Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Monroe Street

    24 m · 3 sec · Monroe Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Coushatta 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
14 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 84
51.5 mi · 94%
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
1.52 mi · 3%
I 20 East
0.57 mi · 1%
Traffic Street
0.48 mi · 1%
East Carroll Street
0.25 mi
I 20
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

US 84

Merge slight left

43 mi · 00h 46m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
41.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mansfield
00h 26m from Coushatta
Leave By
4:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Coushatta and Sunny near Bossier City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 55.1 miles (88.6 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Coushatta and 27.5 miles from Bossier City.

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

The direct path is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 4:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Coushatta and Sunny near Bossier City.

Stop Ideas Near Mansfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mansfield, 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 Mansfield.

BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

53 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

53 mi away
408 Fannin Street
RAIL

Marshall

85 mi away
800 North Washington Street - suite 2
BUS

Nacogdoches, Texas

100 mi away
University Drive & Starr Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coushatta and Bossier City. Straight-line distance: 41.45 mi (66.7 km).

Coushatta

#1 Coushatta

Parish seat of Red River Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population1,711
Coordinates32.0148800, -93.3421200
Altitude44
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: Front Street (-93.34223, 32.014829)
End: Monroe Street (-93.732225, 32.51599)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.35 L · about $7.35
Round trip
$14.69
3.88 gal · 14.7 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.35 $14.69
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.26 $16.52
Premium $4.63 $8.97 $17.95
Diesel $5.42 $10.51 $21.01

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Coushatta and Bossier City. The current time is 21:33:37.

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.