How far is Eden Isle, LA from Bossier City, LA?

The driving distance from Eden Isle, LA to Bossier City, LA is about 344.4 miles (554.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 280.7 miles (451.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 36m 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
344.43 mi
05h 18m
Flight
280.72 mi
451.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
280.72 mi
Kilometers
451.77 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
344.43 mi
Kilometers
554.31 km
Drive Time
05h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bossier City
Wed, Apr 15, 8:34 AM CDT
Return by in Eden Isle
Wed, Apr 15, 1:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eden Isle
2026-04-15T03:16
Arrive Bossier City
Wed, Apr 15, 8:34 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:18 AM to 1:18 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
6:24 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eden Isle
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 Eden Isle
170 mi
02h 39m
To Bossier City
174.4 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Eden Isle and Bossier City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eden Isle and Bossier City.

  1. 1

    Start on Charles Court

    1518 ft · 1 min · Charles Court

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Windward Passage Street

    1236 ft · 54 sec · Windward Passage Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Eden Isles Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Eden Isles Boulevard

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pontchartrain Drive

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Pontchartrain Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Front Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Front Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Gause Boulevard West

    3 mi · 5 min · Gause Boulevard West

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Northshore Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Northshore Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Airport Road

    1520 ft · 29 sec · Airport Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    1862 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway

    80.3 mi · 1 hr 27 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell

    97 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto State Route 1

    49 mi · 1 hr 3 min · State Route 1

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria

    1494 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

    186.3 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

  19. 19

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

    1169 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Monroe

    3011 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Traffic Street

    2557 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Barksdale Boulevard

    897 ft · 36 sec · Barksdale Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Monroe Street

    24 m · 3 sec · Monroe Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eden Isle 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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
6 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
186 mi · 54%
West Florida Republic Parkway
87.8 mi · 25%
State Route 1
49 mi · 14%
North Lobdell Highway
3.59 mi · 1%
Gause Boulevard West
3.01 mi · 1%
Pontchartrain Drive
2.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.7 mi
280.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ville Platte
02h 39m from Eden Isle
Leave By
6:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Eden Isle 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 Eden Isle to Bossier City?

The road trip is about 344.4 miles (554.3 km) and usually takes 05h 18m 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 miles from Eden Isle and 174.4 miles from Bossier City.

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

The direct path is about 280.7 miles (451.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.7 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 6:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.01 one way or $92.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Eden Isle 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 Eden Isle and Bossier City. Straight-line distance: 280.72 mi (451.77 km).

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#1 Eden Isle

Census-designated place in St.

Population7,041
Coordinates30.2285300, -89.7986700
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: Charles Court (-89.79835, 30.228704)
End: Monroe Street (-93.732225, 32.51599)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 554 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.15 gal
46.01 L · about $46.01
Round trip
$92.02
24.3 gal · 92.02 L
Estimated CO2
108 kg one way
Round trip: 216 kg / 476 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $46.01 $92.02
Mid-grade $4.26 $51.75 $103.49
Premium $4.63 $56.19 $112.39
Diesel $5.42 $65.79 $131.58

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 Eden Isle and Bossier City. The current time is 03:16:21.

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.