How far is Elton, LA from Bossier City, LA?
The driving distance from Elton, LA to Bossier City, LA is about 194.7 miles (313.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 153.3 miles (246.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Parish seat in Louisiana, United States.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elton and Bossier City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elton and Bossier City.
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Start on Main Street
9.2 mi · 11 min · Main Street
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Turn right
59.7 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Turn slight left onto Macarthur Drive
1 km · 1 min · Macarthur Drive
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Turn right
32 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Macarthur Drive
3.6 mi · 6 min · Macarthur Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Shreveport
2096 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
119.6 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Martin Luther King, Jr 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 Elton 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.
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
120 mi · 02h 02m
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 Sunny leaving Elton and Partly Sunny near Bossier City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elton to Bossier City?
The road trip is about 194.7 miles (313.4 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?
Colfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.2 miles from Elton and 96.6 miles from Bossier City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 153.3 miles (246.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.4 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 10:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.02 one way or $52.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elton and Partly Sunny near Bossier City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elton and Bossier City. Straight-line distance: 153.27 mi (246.66 km).
#1 Elton
Town in Louisiana, USA
| Population | 1,134 |
| Coordinates | 30.4813100, -92.6957000 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| 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: 313 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $26.02 | $52.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $29.26 | $58.52 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $31.77 | $63.55 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $37.20 | $74.40 |
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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