How far is Des Allemands, LA from Bossier City, LA?

The driving distance from Des Allemands, LA to Bossier City, LA is about 330.1 miles (531.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 267.7 miles (430.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 57m 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
330.05 mi
04h 58m
Flight
267.69 mi
430.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
267.69 mi
Kilometers
430.81 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
330.05 mi
Kilometers
531.16 km
Drive Time
04h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bossier City
Wed, Apr 15, 4:25 PM CDT
Return by in Des Allemands
Wed, Apr 15, 9:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Des Allemands
2026-04-15T11:26
Arrive Bossier City
Wed, Apr 15, 4:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 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
7:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Des Allemands
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
Bunkie
LA

City in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Des Allemands
165.3 mi
02h 29m
To Bossier City
164.7 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 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 Des Allemands and Bossier City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Des Allemands and Bossier City.

  1. 1

    Start on Highway 631

    2784 ft · 1 min · Highway 631

  2. 2

    Turn left

    57 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    105.6 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1083 ft · 14 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1888 ft · 24 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    2246 ft · 29 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1189 ft · 15 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1056 ft · 14 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward Young Street

    771 ft · 21 sec · Young Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Young Street

    1807 ft · 38 sec · Young Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto St Etienne Road

    1 mi · 4 min · St Etienne Road

  12. 12

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

    609 ft · 22 sec · East Fairfield Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Morgan Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Morgan Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway

    1065 ft · 14 sec · Southwest Evangeline Thruway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    48 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Southwest Evangeline Thruway

  18. 18

    Continue on Southeast Evangeline Thruway

    6 mi · 10 min · Southeast Evangeline Thruway

  19. 19

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    8.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

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

  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 Des Allemands 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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
198 mi · 60%
Veterans Memorial Expressway
10.2 mi · 3%
Southeast Evangeline Thruway
5.97 mi · 2%
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
2.68 mi · 1%
South Morgan Avenue
1.56 mi
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
1.52 mi
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
04h 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.4 mi
267.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bunkie
02h 29m from Des Allemands
Leave By
7:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Des Allemands 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 Des Allemands to Bossier City?

The road trip is about 330.1 miles (531.2 km) and usually takes 04h 58m 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?

Bunkie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.3 miles from Des Allemands and 164.7 miles from Bossier City.

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

The direct path is about 267.7 miles (430.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.4 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 7:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.12 one way or $88.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Des Allemands and Partly Cloudy near Bossier City.

Stop Ideas Near Bunkie

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette

82 mi away
133 East Grant St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

111 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

New Iberia

111 mi away
West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Des Allemands and Bossier City. Straight-line distance: 267.69 mi (430.81 km).

Des Allemands

#1 Des Allemands

Census designated place

Population2,505
Coordinates29.8238200, -90.4750800
Altitude1
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: LA 631 (-90.47511, 29.823935)
End: Monroe Street (-93.732225, 32.51599)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 531 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.65 gal
44.09 L · about $44.12
Round trip
$88.24
23.3 gal · 88.18 L
Estimated CO2
103.5 kg one way
Round trip: 207.1 kg / 457 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $44.12 $88.24
Mid-grade $4.26 $49.62 $99.23
Premium $4.63 $53.88 $107.76
Diesel $5.42 $63.08 $126.17

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 Des Allemands and Bossier City. The current time is 11:26:55.

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.