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

The driving distance from Haughton, LA to Bossier City, LA is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.83 mi
00h 18m
Flight
13.33 mi
21.46 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.33 mi
Kilometers
21.46 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.83 mi
Kilometers
25.48 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bossier City
Tue, May 12, 6:34 PM CDT
Return by in Haughton
Tue, May 12, 6:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haughton
2026-05-12T18:15
Arrive Bossier City
Tue, May 12, 6:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Haughton
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Red Chute
LA

City in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Haughton
7.9 mi
00h 09m
To Bossier City
8 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Taylor Street

    563 ft · 16 sec · East Taylor Street

  2. 2

    Continue on West McKinley Avenue

    3076 ft · 1 min · West McKinley Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Elm Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · North Elm Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Highway 157

    2245 ft · 52 sec · Highway 157

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    2787 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    12.9 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Traffic Street

    932 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Traffic Street

    34 m · 5 sec · Traffic Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Delhi Street

    727 ft · 30 sec · Delhi Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Monroe Street

    120 m · 13 sec · Monroe Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 157
13.9 mi · 88%
North Elm Street
0.85 mi · 5%
West McKinley Avenue
0.58 mi · 4%
Traffic Street
0.2 mi · 1%
Delhi Street
0.14 mi · 1%
East Taylor Street
0.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Highway 157

Merge slight left

12.9 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
13.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Red Chute
00h 09m from Haughton
Leave By
7:52 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Haughton and Sunny near Bossier City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Red Chute is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.9 miles from Haughton and 8 miles from Bossier City.

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

The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.12 one way or $4.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Haughton and Sunny near Bossier City.

Stop Ideas Near Red Chute

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

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

BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

13 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

14 mi away
408 Fannin Street
RAIL

Marshall

71 mi away
800 North Washington Street - suite 2
RAIL

Longview

104 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haughton and Bossier City. Straight-line distance: 13.33 mi (21.46 km).

Haughton

#1 Haughton

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population3,243
Coordinates32.5326500, -93.5040600
Altitude73
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: West Taylor Street (-93.504054, 32.532599)
End: Monroe Street (-93.732225, 32.51599)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.56 gal
2.11 L · about $2.12
Round trip
$4.24
1.12 gal · 4.22 L
Estimated CO2
5 kg one way
Round trip: 10 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.12 $4.24
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.39 $4.77
Premium $4.63 $2.59 $5.18
Diesel $5.42 $3.03 $6.06

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Haughton and Bossier City. The current time is 18:15:46.

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.