How far is Hammond, LA from Bossier City, LA?
The driving distance from Hammond, LA to Bossier City, LA is about 292.5 miles (470.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 237.5 miles (382.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 38m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hammond and Bossier City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hammond and Bossier City.
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Start on West Charles Street
29 m · 8 sec · West Charles Street
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Turn right onto North Oak Street
2417 ft · 48 sec · North Oak Street
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto I 12 West: Baton Rouge
1892 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
40 mi · 44 min · West Florida Republic Parkway
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Merge slight right
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell
1842 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell
97 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway
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Merge slight left onto State Route 1
49 mi · 1 hr 3 min · State Route 1
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
1494 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
186.3 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
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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 Hammond 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.
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.
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.
Rain Showers leaving Hammond and Slight Chance Rain Showers then 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 Hammond to Bossier City?
The road trip is about 292.5 miles (470.8 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?
Lecompte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 146.1 miles from Hammond and 146.5 miles from Bossier City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 237.5 miles (382.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 55 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 8:22 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.08 one way or $78.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 91.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Hammond and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Bossier City.
Stop Ideas Near Lecompte
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lecompte.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hammond and Bossier City. Straight-line distance: 237.46 mi (382.15 km).
#1 Hammond
City in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 21,359 |
| Coordinates | 30.5046300, -90.4629300 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| 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: 471 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $39.08 | $78.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $43.95 | $87.91 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $47.73 | $95.46 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $55.88 | $111.77 |
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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