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

The driving distance from Gonzales, LA to Bossier City, LA is about 269.4 miles (433.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228.6 miles (367.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 18m 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
269.41 mi
04h 09m
Flight
228.62 mi
367.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.62 mi
Kilometers
367.93 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
269.41 mi
Kilometers
433.57 km
Drive Time
04h 09m

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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 04h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bossier City
Sun, May 17, 3:08 PM CDT
Return by in Gonzales
Sun, May 17, 7:18 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gonzales
2026-05-17T10:59
Arrive Bossier City
Sun, May 17, 3:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 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
8:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gonzales
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
Woodworth
LA

City in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States of America

From Gonzales
134.5 mi
02h 04m
To Bossier City
134.8 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 17 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
90°F
Today

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 17 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Ascension Street

    62 m · 10 sec · East Ascension Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Burnside Avenue

    2869 ft · 55 sec · North Burnside Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto North Airline Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · North Airline Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left

    540 ft · 15 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    52 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge

    1685 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    16.9 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell

    97 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto State Route 1

    49 mi · 1 hr 3 min · State Route 1

  14. 14

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

    1494 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

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

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

  16. 16

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

    1169 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Monroe

    3011 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Traffic Street

    2557 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Barksdale Boulevard

    897 ft · 36 sec · Barksdale Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Monroe Street

    24 m · 3 sec · Monroe Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gonzales and Bossier City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
186 mi · 69%
State Route 1
49 mi · 18%
I 10 West
21.2 mi · 8%
North Lobdell Highway
3.59 mi · 1%
North Airline Highway
2.04 mi · 1%
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
1.52 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
04h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.8 mi
228.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodworth
02h 04m from Gonzales
Leave By
8:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Gonzales and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bossier City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gonzales to Bossier City?

The road trip is about 269.4 miles (433.6 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?

Woodworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.5 miles from Gonzales and 134.8 miles from Bossier City.

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

The direct path is about 228.6 miles (367.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.8 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 8:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.01 one way or $72.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Gonzales and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bossier City.

Stop Ideas Near Woodworth

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette

112 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gonzales and Bossier City. Straight-line distance: 228.62 mi (367.93 km).

Gonzales

#1 Gonzales

City in Louisiana, United States

Population11,245
Coordinates30.2385300, -90.9201000
Altitude3
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 Ascension Street (-90.920101, 30.238288)
End: Monroe Street (-93.732225, 32.51599)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 434 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.51 gal
35.99 L · about $36.01
Round trip
$72.03
19.02 gal · 71.98 L
Estimated CO2
84.5 kg one way
Round trip: 169 kg / 373 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $36.01 $72.03
Mid-grade $4.26 $40.50 $81.01
Premium $4.63 $43.98 $87.97
Diesel $5.42 $51.50 $102.99

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Gonzales and Bossier City. The current time is 10:59:40.

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.