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

The driving distance from Homer, LA to Bossier City, LA is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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
50.56 mi
00h 54m
Flight
43.76 mi
70.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.76 mi
Kilometers
70.42 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.56 mi
Kilometers
81.37 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bossier City
Thu, Apr 23, 6:56 AM CDT
Return by in Homer
Thu, Apr 23, 7:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Homer
2026-04-23T06:02
Arrive Bossier City
Thu, Apr 23, 6:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Homer
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
Dixie Inn
LA

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

From Homer
25.2 mi
00h 27m
To Bossier City
25.3 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    5 m · 1 sec

  2. 2

    Turn slight left

    67 m · 10 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on West Main

    3 mi · 5 min · West Main

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    33 m · 2 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    14.1 mi · 19 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    3.1 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    1113 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    29.6 mi · 32 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Traffic Street

    932 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Traffic Street

    34 m · 5 sec · Traffic Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Delhi Street

    727 ft · 30 sec · Delhi Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Monroe Street

    120 m · 13 sec · Monroe Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Homer 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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main
46.9 mi · 93%
Traffic Street
0.2 mi
Delhi Street
0.14 mi
Monroe Street
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

West Main

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
43.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dixie Inn
00h 27m from Homer
Leave By
4:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Homer and Mostly Cloudy near Bossier City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 50.6 miles (81.4 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Dixie Inn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Homer and 25.3 miles from Bossier City.

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

The direct path is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.74 one way or $13.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Homer and Mostly Cloudy near Bossier City.

Stop Ideas Near Dixie Inn

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

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

BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

39 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

40 mi away
408 Fannin Street
RAIL

Marshall

96 mi away
800 North Washington Street - suite 2
RAIL

Texarkana

113 mi away
100 East Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Homer and Bossier City. Straight-line distance: 43.76 mi (70.42 km).

Homer

#1 Homer

Town in Louisiana, United States

Population2,789
Coordinates32.7919200, -93.0550300
Altitude86
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: (-93.055021, 32.791957)
End: Monroe Street (-93.732225, 32.51599)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.78 gal
6.75 L · about $6.74
Round trip
$13.48
3.56 gal · 13.5 L
Estimated CO2
15.8 kg one way
Round trip: 31.6 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.74 $13.48
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.58 $15.16
Premium $4.63 $8.23 $16.47
Diesel $5.42 $9.64 $19.28

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Homer and Bossier City. The current time is 06:02:34.

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.