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

The driving distance from DeQuincy, LA to Bossier City, LA is about 164.6 miles (264.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.8 miles (231.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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
164.59 mi
03h 01m
Flight
143.8 mi
231.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.8 mi
Kilometers
231.42 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.59 mi
Kilometers
264.89 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bossier City
Thu, Apr 23, 9:03 AM CDT
Return by in DeQuincy
Thu, Apr 23, 12:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave DeQuincy
2026-04-23T06:01
Arrive Bossier City
Thu, Apr 23, 9:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in DeQuincy
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Many
LA

Town and parish seat of Sabine Parish, Louisiana, United States

From DeQuincy
86 mi
01h 31m
To Bossier City
78.6 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lake Charles Avenue

    51 m · 12 sec · Lake Charles Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 4th Street

    1003 ft · 22 sec · East 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Page Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Page Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 27

    29.1 mi · 43 min · State Route 27

  5. 5

    Continue on South Pine Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · South Pine Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Lake Charles Highway

    12.9 mi · 17 min · Lake Charles Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on South 5th Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · South 5th Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on North 5th Street

    126 m · 6 sec · North 5th Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Shreveport Highway

    56 m · 2 sec · Shreveport Highway

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Shreveport Highway

    11.1 mi · 13 min · Shreveport Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Hammond Street

    20.9 mi · 25 min · Hammond Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Fisher Road

    2274 ft · 45 sec · Fisher Road

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto San Antonio Avenue

    1695 ft · 22 sec · San Antonio Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Natchitoches Highway

    14.1 mi · 16 min · Natchitoches Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto LA 485

    10.4 mi · 14 min · LA 485

  18. 18

    Continue on State Route 485

    1513 ft · 37 sec · State Route 485

  19. 19

    Turn left

    2208 ft · 54 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    56.9 mi · 59 min

  21. 21

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

    1169 ft · 29 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Monroe

    3011 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward Traffic Street

    2557 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Barksdale Boulevard

    897 ft · 36 sec · Barksdale Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Monroe Street

    24 m · 3 sec · Monroe Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between DeQuincy 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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 485
57.2 mi · 35%
State Route 27
29.1 mi · 18%
Hammond Street
20.9 mi · 13%
Natchitoches Highway
14.1 mi · 9%
Lake Charles Highway
12.9 mi · 8%
Shreveport Highway
11.1 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

State Route 485

Merge slight left

56.9 mi · 01h 00m

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
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.8 mi
143.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Many
01h 31m from DeQuincy
Leave By
10:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving DeQuincy and Mostly Cloudy near Bossier City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 164.6 miles (264.9 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

Many is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86 miles from DeQuincy and 78.6 miles from Bossier City.

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

The direct path is about 143.8 miles (231.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 10:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.00 one way or $44.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around DeQuincy and Mostly Cloudy near Bossier City.

Stop Ideas Near Many

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

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

BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

108 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

108 mi away
408 Fannin Street
BUS

Nacogdoches, Texas

110 mi away
University Drive & Starr Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between DeQuincy and Bossier City. Straight-line distance: 143.8 mi (231.42 km).

DeQuincy

#1 DeQuincy

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population3,009
Coordinates30.4504800, -93.4332200
Altitude24
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: Lake Charles Avenue (-93.433347, 30.45044)
End: Monroe Street (-93.732225, 32.51599)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.81 gal
21.99 L · about $22.00
Round trip
$44.00
11.62 gal · 43.98 L
Estimated CO2
51.6 kg one way
Round trip: 103.3 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.00 $44.00
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.74 $49.49
Premium $4.63 $26.87 $53.74
Diesel $5.42 $31.46 $62.92

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between DeQuincy and Bossier City. The current time is 06:01:38.

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.