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

The driving distance from Haynesville, LA to Bossier City, LA is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
59.37 mi
01h 08m
Flight
46.19 mi
74.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.19 mi
Kilometers
74.34 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.37 mi
Kilometers
95.54 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bossier City
Wed, Apr 15, 5:55 PM CDT
Return by in Haynesville
Wed, Apr 15, 7:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haynesville
2026-04-15T16:46
Arrive Bossier City
Wed, Apr 15, 5:55 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Haynesville
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
Minden
LA

Small city and parish seat of Webster Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Haynesville
32.1 mi
00h 34m
To Bossier City
27.3 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
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 Haynesville and Bossier City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sherman Drive

    86 m · 16 sec · Sherman Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right

    16.6 mi · 26 min

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    33 m · 2 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    3.1 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    1113 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Traffic Street

    932 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Traffic Street

    34 m · 5 sec · Traffic Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Delhi Street

    727 ft · 30 sec · Delhi Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Monroe Street

    120 m · 13 sec · Monroe Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sherman Drive
44 mi · 74%
Traffic Street
0.2 mi
Delhi Street
0.14 mi
Monroe Street
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

Sherman Drive

Merge slight left

29.6 mi · 00h 33m

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
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
46.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Minden
00h 34m from Haynesville
Leave By
4:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Haynesville 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 Haynesville to Bossier City?

The road trip is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?

Minden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from Haynesville and 27.3 miles from Bossier City.

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

The direct path is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 4:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.91 one way or $15.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Minden

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

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

BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

44 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

45 mi away
408 Fannin Street
RAIL

Marshall

101 mi away
800 North Washington Street - suite 2
RAIL

Texarkana

114 mi away
100 East Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haynesville and Bossier City. Straight-line distance: 46.19 mi (74.34 km).

Haynesville

#1 Haynesville

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population2,000
Coordinates32.9620800, -93.1401600
Altitude113
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: Sherman Drive (-93.140161, 32.962081)
End: Monroe Street (-93.732225, 32.51599)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.09 gal
7.93 L · about $7.91
Round trip
$15.83
4.18 gal · 15.86 L
Estimated CO2
18.6 kg one way
Round trip: 37.1 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.91 $15.83
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.90 $17.80
Premium $4.63 $9.67 $19.33
Diesel $5.42 $11.32 $22.63

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Haynesville and Bossier City. The current time is 16:46:44.

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.