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

The driving distance from Jonesboro, LA to Bossier City, LA is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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
77.28 mi
01h 23m
Flight
62.26 mi
100.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.26 mi
Kilometers
100.19 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.28 mi
Kilometers
124.37 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bossier City
Fri, Apr 10, 5:31 PM CDT
Return by in Jonesboro
Fri, Apr 10, 6:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jonesboro
2026-04-10T16:08
Arrive Bossier City
Fri, Apr 10, 5:31 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jonesboro
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
Gibsland
LA

City in Bienville Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

From Jonesboro
43.9 mi
00h 41m
To Bossier City
33.4 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Allen Avenue

    2026 ft · 44 sec · Allen Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pershing Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Pershing Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Quitman Highway

    11.9 mi · 14 min · Quitman Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West California Avenue

    694 ft · 14 sec · West California Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Barnett Springs Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Barnett Springs Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Tarbutton Road

    2585 ft · 1 min · Tarbutton Road

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1993 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    63.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Traffic Street

    932 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Traffic Street

    34 m · 5 sec · Traffic Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Delhi Street

    727 ft · 30 sec · Delhi Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Monroe Street

    120 m · 13 sec · Monroe Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tarbutton Road
63.6 mi · 82%
Quitman Highway
16.3 mi · 21%
Pershing Highway
2.36 mi · 3%
South Barnett Springs Street
2.07 mi · 3%
Allen Avenue
0.38 mi
Traffic Street
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

Tarbutton Road

Merge slight left

63.1 mi · 01h 08m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
62.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gibsland
00h 41m from Jonesboro
Leave By
3:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro to Bossier City?

The road trip is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Gibsland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.9 miles from Jonesboro and 33.4 miles from Bossier City.

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

The direct path is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 3:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.34 one way or $20.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gibsland

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

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

BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

65 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

65 mi away
408 Fannin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jonesboro and Bossier City. Straight-line distance: 62.26 mi (100.19 km).

Jonesboro

#1 Jonesboro

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

Population4,415
Coordinates32.2412700, -92.7159900
Altitude68
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: Allen Avenue (-92.715993, 32.24127)
End: Monroe Street (-93.732225, 32.51599)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.73 gal
10.32 L · about $10.34
Round trip
$20.68
5.46 gal · 20.64 L
Estimated CO2
24.3 kg one way
Round trip: 48.5 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.34 $20.68
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.63 $23.25
Premium $4.63 $12.63 $25.25
Diesel $5.42 $14.78 $29.57

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Jonesboro and Bossier City. The current time is 16:08:00.

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.