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

The driving distance from Grambling, LA to Bossier City, LA is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
63.27 mi
00h 59m
Flight
59.32 mi
95.46 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.32 mi
Kilometers
95.46 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.27 mi
Kilometers
101.83 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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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 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bossier City
Thu, Apr 16, 12:23 AM CDT
Return by in Grambling
Thu, Apr 16, 1:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grambling
2026-04-15T23:24
Arrive Bossier City
Thu, Apr 16, 12:23 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grambling
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Dubberly
LA

Village in Webster Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Grambling
31.6 mi
00h 29m
To Bossier City
31.7 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
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 Grambling and Bossier City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    827 ft · 43 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Avenue

    846 ft · 23 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Rwe Jones Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Rwe Jones Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1904 ft · 46 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    61.2 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Traffic Street

    932 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Traffic Street

    34 m · 5 sec · Traffic Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Delhi Street

    727 ft · 30 sec · Delhi Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Monroe Street

    120 m · 13 sec · Monroe Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rwe Jones Drive
62.6 mi · 99%
Traffic Street
0.2 mi
Martin Luther King Jr Avenue
0.16 mi
Main Street
0.16 mi
Delhi Street
0.14 mi
Monroe Street
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

Rwe Jones Drive

Merge slight left

61.2 mi · 01h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
59.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dubberly
00h 29m from Grambling
Leave By
4:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Grambling 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 Grambling to Bossier City?

The road trip is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km) and usually takes 00h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dubberly is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.6 miles from Grambling and 31.7 miles from Bossier City.

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

The direct path is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.45 one way or $16.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dubberly

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

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

BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

47 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

48 mi away
408 Fannin Street
RAIL

Marshall

105 mi away
800 North Washington Street - suite 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grambling and Bossier City. Straight-line distance: 59.32 mi (95.46 km).

Grambling

#1 Grambling

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population5,114
Coordinates32.5276500, -92.7140400
Altitude93
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: Main Street (-92.714019, 32.527648)
End: Monroe Street (-93.732225, 32.51599)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.23 gal
8.45 L · about $8.45
Round trip
$16.89
4.46 gal · 16.9 L
Estimated CO2
19.8 kg one way
Round trip: 39.6 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $8.45 $16.89
Mid-grade $4.26 $9.50 $19.00
Premium $4.63 $10.31 $20.63
Diesel $5.42 $12.08 $24.15

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Grambling and Bossier City. The current time is 23:24:35.

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.