How far is Denham Springs, LA from Bossier City, LA?
The driving distance from Denham Springs, LA to Bossier City, LA is about 263.1 miles (423.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 215.3 miles (346.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 48m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Denham Springs and Bossier City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denham Springs and Bossier City.
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Start on Benton Street
70 m · 19 sec · Benton Street
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Turn left onto Centerville Street Northwest
93 m · 13 sec · Centerville Street Northwest
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Turn right onto North Range Avenue
2018 ft · 36 sec · North Range Avenue
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Continue on Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · Corporal Shawn Kelly Memorial Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
1386 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
10.1 mi · 12 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Merge slight right
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell
1842 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell
97 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway
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Merge slight left onto State Route 1
49 mi · 1 hr 3 min · State Route 1
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
1494 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
186.3 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 20: Dallas, Monroe
1169 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Monroe
3011 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Traffic Street
2557 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Barksdale Boulevard
897 ft · 36 sec · Barksdale Boulevard
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Turn left onto Monroe Street
24 m · 3 sec · Monroe Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Denham Springs and Bossier City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Denham Springs 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 Denham Springs to Bossier City?
The road trip is about 263.1 miles (423.4 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?
Woodworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.4 miles from Denham Springs and 131.7 miles from Bossier City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 215.3 miles (346.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.8 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 9:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.14 one way or $70.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Denham Springs and Partly Cloudy near Bossier City.
Stop Ideas Near Woodworth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woodworth.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Denham Springs and Bossier City. Straight-line distance: 215.3 mi (346.49 km).
#1 Denham Springs
City in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 9,842 |
| Coordinates | 30.4874000, -90.9575300 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bossier City
The most populous city in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
| Population | 68,159 |
| Coordinates | 32.5159900, -93.7321200 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monroe Street (-93.732225, 32.51599)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 423 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $35.14 | $70.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $39.52 | $79.05 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $42.92 | $85.84 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $50.25 | $100.50 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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