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

The driving distance from Gueydan, LA to Bossier City, LA is about 225.2 miles (362.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.6 miles (300.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 19m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
225.17 mi
03h 39m
Flight
186.6 mi
300.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.6 mi
Kilometers
300.3 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.17 mi
Kilometers
362.38 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bossier City
Mon, Apr 20, 4:25 AM CDT
Return by in Gueydan
Mon, Apr 20, 8:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gueydan
2026-04-20T00:46
Arrive Bossier City
Mon, Apr 20, 4:25 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gueydan
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
Boyce
LA

Town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Gueydan
112.9 mi
01h 49m
To Bossier City
112.3 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E
Destination
77°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    60 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 5th Street

    54 m · 10 sec · 5th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1480 ft · 32 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto 1st Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · 1st Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Route 91

    1663 ft · 33 sec · State Route 91

  6. 6

    Continue on Bill Searle Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bill Searle Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Highway 91

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Highway 91

  8. 8

    Continue on South Jackson Avenue

    5.2 mi · 7 min · South Jackson Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on South Crocker Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Crocker Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Midland Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · East Midland Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Canal Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Canal Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Estherwood Highway

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Estherwood Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right

    142 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight

    1421 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 13: Eunice, Crowley

    1859 ft · 45 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Parkerson Avenue

    658 ft · 24 sec · North Parkerson Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Crowley Eunice Highway

    1444 ft · 24 sec · Crowley Eunice Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on State Route 13

    2066 ft · 35 sec · State Route 13

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Crowley Eunice Highway

    15 mi · 22 min · Crowley Eunice Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Aymond Street

    2 mi · 3 min · Aymond Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Maple Avenue

    706 ft · 14 sec · East Maple Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto South C C Duson Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South C C Duson Street

  24. 24

    Continue on State Route 13

    2.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 13

  25. 25

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on State Route 13

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Route 13

  27. 27

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    25.1 mi · 37 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  29. 29

    Turn left onto I 49 North: Alexandria

    1712 ft · 42 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left

    144.6 mi · 2 hr 28 min

  31. 31

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

    1169 ft · 29 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Monroe

    3011 ft · 1 min

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward Traffic Street

    2557 ft · 1 min

  35. 35

    Continue on Barksdale Boulevard

    897 ft · 36 sec · Barksdale Boulevard

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Monroe Street

    24 m · 3 sec · Monroe Street

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gueydan 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
37 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 49 North
145 mi · 64%
Veterans Memorial Highway
32.2 mi · 14%
Crowley Eunice Highway
15.2 mi · 7%
Estherwood Highway
7 mi · 3%
South Jackson Avenue
5.19 mi · 2%
State Route 13
4.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.6 mi
186.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boyce
01h 49m from Gueydan
Leave By
9:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Gueydan and Mostly Sunny near Bossier City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 225.2 miles (362.4 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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 112.9 miles from Gueydan and 112.3 miles from Bossier City.

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

The direct path is about 186.6 miles (300.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.6 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 9:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.11 one way or $60.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gueydan and Bossier City. Straight-line distance: 186.6 mi (300.3 km).

Gueydan

#1 Gueydan

Town of the United States

Population1,328
Coordinates30.0260400, -92.5084700
Altitude2
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: (-92.508465, 30.026263)
End: Monroe Street (-93.732225, 32.51599)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 362 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.95 gal
30.08 L · about $30.11
Round trip
$60.21
15.9 gal · 60.16 L
Estimated CO2
70.7 kg one way
Round trip: 141.3 kg / 312 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.11 $60.21
Mid-grade $4.26 $33.86 $67.72
Premium $4.63 $36.77 $73.54
Diesel $5.42 $43.05 $86.10

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Gueydan and Bossier City. The current time is 00:46:18.

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.