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

The driving distance from Kenner, LA to Bossier City, LA is about 315.8 miles (508.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 269.9 miles (434.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 17m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
315.86 mi
04h 38m
Flight
269.9 mi
434.36 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
269.9 mi
Kilometers
434.36 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
315.86 mi
Kilometers
508.33 km
Drive Time
04h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bossier City
Sun, May 3, 4:36 PM CDT
Return by in Kenner
Sun, May 3, 9:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenner
2026-05-03T11:57
Arrive Bossier City
Sun, May 3, 4:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kenner
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Bunkie
LA

City in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Kenner
157.9 mi
02h 19m
To Bossier City
158 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
80°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 21st Street

    12 m · 6 sec · 21st Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Williams Boulevard

    574 ft · 12 sec · Williams Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Williams Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Williams Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge

    2162 ft · 55 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    67.4 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell

    97 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto State Route 1

    49 mi · 1 hr 3 min · State Route 1

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria

    1494 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

    186.3 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20: Dallas, Monroe

    1169 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Monroe

    3011 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Traffic Street

    2557 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Barksdale Boulevard

    897 ft · 36 sec · Barksdale Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Monroe Street

    24 m · 3 sec · Monroe Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
19 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
186 mi · 59%
I 10 West
71.7 mi · 23%
State Route 1
49 mi · 16%
North Lobdell Highway
3.59 mi · 1%
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
1.52 mi
Williams Boulevard
1.35 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.9 mi
269.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bunkie
02h 19m from Kenner
Leave By
7:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Kenner 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 Kenner to Bossier City?

The road trip is about 315.8 miles (508.3 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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?

Bunkie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.9 miles from Kenner and 158 miles from Bossier City.

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

The direct path is about 269.9 miles (434.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.23 one way or $84.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bunkie

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette

82 mi away
133 East Grant St.
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

111 mi away
1253 Florida St.
RAIL

New Iberia

111 mi away
West Washington St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenner and Bossier City. Straight-line distance: 269.9 mi (434.36 km).

Kenner

#1 Kenner

The most populous city in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.

Population66,288
Coordinates29.9940900, -90.2417400
Altitude0
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: 21st Street (-90.241742, 29.994069)
End: Monroe Street (-93.732225, 32.51599)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 508 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.15 gal
42.19 L · about $42.23
Round trip
$84.45
22.3 gal · 84.38 L
Estimated CO2
99.1 kg one way
Round trip: 198.2 kg / 437 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $42.23 $84.45
Mid-grade $4.26 $47.49 $94.98
Premium $4.63 $51.57 $103.14
Diesel $5.42 $60.38 $120.75

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenner and Bossier City. The current time is 11:57:08.

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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.