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

The driving distance from Galliano, LA to Bossier City, LA is about 349.5 miles (562.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 294 miles (473.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 49m 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
349.43 mi
05h 24m
Flight
294 mi
473.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
294 mi
Kilometers
473.14 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
349.43 mi
Kilometers
562.36 km
Drive Time
05h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bossier City
Tue, May 5, 10:03 AM CDT
Return by in Galliano
Tue, May 5, 3:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Galliano
2026-05-05T04:38
Arrive Bossier City
Tue, May 5, 10:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:25 AM to 1:25 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
6:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Galliano
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
Washington
LA

Town in St.

From Galliano
174.4 mi
02h 42m
To Bossier City
175.1 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 116th Street

    79 m · 17 sec · East 116th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    7.4 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    2809 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    14.4 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    110 m · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Highway 1

    3 mi · 4 min · Highway 1

  9. 9

    Turn left onto US 90 West: Morgan City

    2013 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    95.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1083 ft · 14 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1888 ft · 24 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    2246 ft · 29 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1189 ft · 15 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1056 ft · 14 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward Young Street

    771 ft · 21 sec · Young Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Young Street

    1807 ft · 38 sec · Young Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto St Etienne Road

    1 mi · 4 min · St Etienne Road

  19. 19

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

    609 ft · 22 sec · East Fairfield Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Morgan Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Morgan Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway

    1065 ft · 14 sec · Southwest Evangeline Thruway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    48 m · 8 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Southwest Evangeline Thruway

  25. 25

    Continue on Southeast Evangeline Thruway

    6 mi · 10 min · Southeast Evangeline Thruway

  26. 26

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    8.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  27. 27

    Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

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

  28. 28

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

    1169 ft · 29 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Monroe

    3011 ft · 1 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward Traffic Street

    2557 ft · 1 min

  32. 32

    Continue on Barksdale Boulevard

    897 ft · 36 sec · Barksdale Boulevard

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Monroe Street

    24 m · 3 sec · Monroe Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Galliano 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
34 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
198 mi · 57%
US 90 West
95.8 mi · 27%
East Main Street
16.7 mi · 5%
Veterans Memorial Expressway
10.2 mi · 3%
Southeast Evangeline Thruway
5.97 mi · 2%
Highway 1
3 mi · 1%
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
05h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.5 mi
294 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington
02h 42m from Galliano
Leave By
6:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Galliano 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 Galliano to Bossier City?

The road trip is about 349.5 miles (562.4 km) and usually takes 05h 24m 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?

Washington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174.4 miles from Galliano and 175.1 miles from Bossier City.

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

The direct path is about 294 miles (473.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.5 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 6:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.69 one way or $93.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Washington

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette

43 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

71 mi away
West Washington St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

86 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

Lake Charles

119 mi away
100 Ryan Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Galliano and Bossier City. Straight-line distance: 294 mi (473.14 km).

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#1 Galliano

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

Population7,676
Coordinates29.4421600, -90.2992500
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: East 116th Street (-90.299307, 29.442292)
End: Monroe Street (-93.732225, 32.51599)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 562 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.33 gal
46.68 L · about $46.69
Round trip
$93.39
24.66 gal · 93.36 L
Estimated CO2
109.6 kg one way
Round trip: 219.2 kg / 483 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $46.69 $93.39
Mid-grade $4.26 $52.51 $105.03
Premium $4.63 $57.03 $114.05
Diesel $5.42 $66.77 $133.53

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Galliano and Bossier City. The current time is 04:38:07.

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.