How far is Cut Off, LA from Bossier City, LA?

The driving distance from Cut Off, LA to Bossier City, LA is about 341.4 miles (549.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 287.3 miles (462.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 31m 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
341.47 mi
05h 15m
Flight
287.33 mi
462.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
287.33 mi
Kilometers
462.42 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
341.47 mi
Kilometers
549.55 km
Drive Time
05h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bossier City
Wed, Apr 15, 10:00 PM CDT
Return by in Cut Off
Thu, Apr 16, 3:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cut Off
2026-04-15T16:45
Arrive Bossier City
Wed, Apr 15, 10:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:16 AM to 1:16 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
6:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cut Off
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
Ville Platte
LA

Town in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Cut Off
170.4 mi
02h 37m
To Bossier City
171.1 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
15 mph SE
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cut Off and Bossier City.

  1. 1

    Start on West 46th Street

    59 m · 17 sec · West 46th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    3056 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Le Pont d'Or Bridge

    106 m · 1 min · Le Pont d'Or Bridge

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    14.4 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    110 m · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Highway 1

    3 mi · 4 min · Highway 1

  8. 8

    Turn left onto US 90 West: Morgan City

    2013 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    95.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1083 ft · 14 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1888 ft · 24 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    2246 ft · 29 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1189 ft · 15 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1056 ft · 14 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward Young Street

    771 ft · 21 sec · Young Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Young Street

    1807 ft · 38 sec · Young Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto St Etienne Road

    1 mi · 4 min · St Etienne Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Fairfield Drive

    609 ft · 22 sec · East Fairfield Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Morgan Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Morgan Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway

    1065 ft · 14 sec · Southwest Evangeline Thruway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    48 m · 8 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Southwest Evangeline Thruway

  24. 24

    Continue on Southeast Evangeline Thruway

    6 mi · 10 min · Southeast Evangeline Thruway

  25. 25

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    8.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  26. 26

    Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

    197.8 mi · 3 hr 22 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

  27. 27

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

    1169 ft · 29 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Monroe

    3011 ft · 1 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward Traffic Street

    2557 ft · 1 min

  31. 31

    Continue on Barksdale Boulevard

    897 ft · 36 sec · Barksdale Boulevard

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Monroe Street

    24 m · 3 sec · Monroe Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cut Off 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
33 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
198 mi · 58%
US 90 West
95.8 mi · 28%
Veterans Memorial Expressway
10.2 mi · 3%
Southeast Evangeline Thruway
5.97 mi · 2%
Highway 1
3 mi · 1%
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
2.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

198 mi · 03h 22m

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
05h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.1 mi
287.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ville Platte
02h 37m from Cut Off
Leave By
6:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cut Off and Partly Cloudy near Bossier City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cut Off to Bossier City?

The road trip is about 341.4 miles (549.5 km) and usually takes 05h 15m 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?

Ville Platte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.4 miles from Cut Off and 171.1 miles from Bossier City.

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

The direct path is about 287.3 miles (462.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.1 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 6:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.63 one way or $91.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cut Off and Partly Cloudy near Bossier City.

Stop Ideas Near Ville Platte

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette

57 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

87 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lake Charles

103 mi away
100 Ryan Street
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

108 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cut Off and Bossier City. Straight-line distance: 287.33 mi (462.42 km).

Cut Off

#1 Cut Off

Census-designated place (CDP) on the Bayou Lafourche in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population5,976
Coordinates29.5427200, -90.3381400
Altitude2
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: West 46th Street (-90.338015, 29.542494)
End: Monroe Street (-93.732225, 32.51599)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 550 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.05 gal
45.61 L · about $45.63
Round trip
$91.27
24.1 gal · 91.22 L
Estimated CO2
107.1 kg one way
Round trip: 214.2 kg / 472 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $45.63 $91.27
Mid-grade $4.26 $51.32 $102.64
Premium $4.63 $55.73 $111.46
Diesel $5.42 $65.25 $130.50

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Cut Off and Bossier City. The current time is 16:45:23.

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.