How far is Estherwood, LA from Bossier City, LA?
The driving distance from Estherwood, LA to Bossier City, LA is about 211.5 miles (340.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177.8 miles (286.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 46m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Estherwood and Bossier City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Estherwood and Bossier City.
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Start on Front Avenue
725 ft · 16 sec · Front Avenue
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Turn right onto North Canal Street
1 mi · 2 min · North Canal Street
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Continue on Estherwood Highway
2.6 mi · 5 min · Estherwood Highway
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Turn right
142 m · 9 sec
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Take the ramp straight
1421 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 13: Eunice, Crowley
1859 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto North Parkerson Avenue
658 ft · 24 sec · North Parkerson Avenue
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Continue on Crowley Eunice Highway
1444 ft · 24 sec · Crowley Eunice Highway
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Continue on State Route 13
2066 ft · 35 sec · State Route 13
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Turn straight onto Crowley Eunice Highway
15 mi · 22 min · Crowley Eunice Highway
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Continue on Aymond Street
2 mi · 3 min · Aymond Street
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Turn left onto East Maple Avenue
706 ft · 14 sec · East Maple Avenue
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Turn right onto South C C Duson Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South C C Duson Street
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Continue on State Route 13
2.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 13
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
6.4 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on State Route 13
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Route 13
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
25.1 mi · 37 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto I 49 North: Alexandria
1712 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
144.6 mi · 2 hr 28 min
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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 Estherwood 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.
I 49 North
Merge slight left
145 mi · 02h 28m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Estherwood 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 Estherwood to Bossier City?
The road trip is about 211.5 miles (340.4 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?
Boyce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.1 miles from Estherwood and 105.4 miles from Bossier City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177.8 miles (286.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 10:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.25 one way or $56.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Estherwood and Mostly Cloudy near Bossier City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Estherwood and Bossier City. Straight-line distance: 177.84 mi (286.21 km).
#1 Estherwood
Village in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,081 |
| Coordinates | 30.1807600, -92.4643000 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 340 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
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 | $28.25 | $56.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $31.77 | $63.54 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $34.50 | $69.01 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $40.40 | $80.79 |
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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