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

The driving distance from Cullen, LA to Bossier City, LA is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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
52.51 mi
00h 56m
Flight
35.32 mi
56.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.32 mi
Kilometers
56.84 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.51 mi
Kilometers
84.51 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bossier City
Tue, May 12, 10:29 PM CDT
Return by in Cullen
Tue, May 12, 11:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cullen
2026-05-12T21:33
Arrive Bossier City
Tue, May 12, 10:29 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cullen
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
Dixie Inn
LA

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

From Cullen
26.2 mi
00h 28m
To Bossier City
26.3 mi
00h 28m

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 Cullen and Bossier City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Henrietta White Boulevard

    2214 ft · 1 min · Henrietta White Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Highway 371

    27 mi · 40 min · Highway 371

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    1305 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    24.3 mi · 27 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Traffic Street

    932 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Traffic Street

    34 m · 5 sec · Traffic Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Delhi Street

    727 ft · 30 sec · Delhi Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Monroe Street

    120 m · 13 sec · Monroe Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cullen 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
9 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 371
51.6 mi · 98%
Henrietta White Boulevard
0.42 mi · 1%
Traffic Street
0.2 mi
Delhi Street
0.14 mi
Monroe Street
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

Highway 371

Turn left onto Highway 371

27 mi · 00h 40m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.2 mi
35.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dixie Inn
00h 28m from Cullen
Leave By
4:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cullen 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 Cullen to Bossier City?

The road trip is about 52.5 miles (84.5 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Dixie Inn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Cullen and 26.3 miles from Bossier City.

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

The direct path is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.2 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 4:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.01 one way or $14.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dixie Inn

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

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

BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

39 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

40 mi away
408 Fannin Street
RAIL

Marshall

96 mi away
800 North Washington Street - suite 2
RAIL

Texarkana

113 mi away
100 East Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cullen and Bossier City. Straight-line distance: 35.32 mi (56.84 km).

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#1 Cullen

Town in Louisiana, United States

Population1,056
Coordinates32.9690300, -93.4507300
Altitude75
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: Henrietta White Boulevard (-93.450764, 32.969056)
End: Monroe Street (-93.732225, 32.51599)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
7.01 L · about $7.01
Round trip
$14.01
3.7 gal · 14.02 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.01 $14.01
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.88 $15.76
Premium $4.63 $8.56 $17.11
Diesel $5.42 $10.02 $20.04

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 Cullen and Bossier City. The current time is 21:33:41.

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.