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

Fastest route

The distance from Covington, Louisiana to Bossier City, Louisiana is approximately 301 miles (484 kilometers). The estimated travel time is 4 hours and 45 minutes. The best route is currently via I-49 N.

Directions

1. Get on I-12 W from LA-21 S/S Tyler St.
2. Head northwest on W 21st Ave toward S Madison St.
3. Turn left onto LA-21 S/S Tyler St.
4. Keep right to continue on LA-21 S/S Tyler St.
5. Turn right to merge onto I-12 W toward Hammond.
6. Continue on I-12 W to West Baton Rouge Parish. Take exit 151 from I-10 W.
7. Keep left to stay on I-10 W.
8. Take exit 151 to merge onto LA-415 N/N Lobdell Hwy toward US-190/Lobdell.
9. Get on I-49 N/US-167 N in Rapides Parish from U.S. Hwy 190 W and US-71 N/U. S. Hwy 71 N.
10. Merge onto LA-415 N/N Lobdell Hwy. Continue to follow N Lobdell Hwy.
11. Slight right onto U.S. Hwy 190 W.
12. Use the right lane to merge onto US-71 N/U. S. Hwy 71 N via the ramp to Alexandria.
13. Use the right lane to merge onto I-49 N/US-167 N via the ramp to Alexandria.
14. Follow I-49 N to Barksdale Blvd in Bossier City. Take exit 19B from I-20 E.
15. Merge onto I-49 N/US-167 N.
16. Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 206 to merge onto I-20 E toward Monroe.
17. Take exit 19B toward Traffic St.
18. Follow Barksdale Blvd to Monroe St.
19. Continue onto Barksdale Blvd.

Tips & Suggestions

• 🚗 Make sure to check the traffic conditions on I-49 N before starting your journey.
• ⛽ Plan your fuel stops along the route, especially during the long stretches.
• 🍽️ Consider grabbing some snacks or packing a meal for the road to stay energized.
• 🚽 Take breaks at rest areas or gas stations to stretch your legs and use the facilities.
• 📱 Keep your phone charged and have a car charger handy for navigation purposes.
• 🚧 Stay alert for any construction zones or road closures along the way.
• 🧴 Don't forget to bring essential items like water, sunscreen, and hand sanitizer for your comfort and safety.

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Covington and Bossier City is 256.2 miles (412.32 km).

Flight distance from Covington, LA to Bossier City, LA is 256.2 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 37 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 34 minutes to travel from Covington to Bossier City with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Covington, Louisiana to Bossier City, Louisiana is: 313.6 miles (504.69 km) by car.

Driving from Covington to Bossier City will take approximately 04 hours 38 minutes.

#1 Covington

City in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population	10560
GPS Coordinates	30°28'32"N 90°6'2"W
Latitude	30.4754900
Longitude	-90.1004200
Altitude	8
Country	United States

#2 Bossier City

The most populous city in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It is located on the Red River in northwestern Louisiana. Bossier City is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Louisiana State Fair and the Kiddie Park.

Population	68159
GPS Coordinates	32°30'58"N 93°43'56"W
Latitude	32.5159900
Longitude	-93.7321200
Altitude	53
Country	United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Covington and Bossier City

The distance between Covington and Bossier City is 505 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 36 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Covington and Bossier City. The current time is 19:19:43.

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 41.89 liters (11.07 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Covington and Bossier City.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Covington to Bossier City is $34.01 (diesel $44.97).

Louisiana gas prices.

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Louisiana ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.073 (Diesel $4.064) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Covington and Bossier City (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.