How far is Krotz Springs, LA from Bossier City, LA?

The driving distance from Krotz Springs, LA to Bossier City, LA is about 208.8 miles (336 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.7 miles (289.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 07m 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
208.76 mi
03h 03m
Flight
179.68 mi
289.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.68 mi
Kilometers
289.16 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.76 mi
Kilometers
335.96 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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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 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bossier City
Thu, Apr 16, 5:11 AM CDT
Return by in Krotz Springs
Thu, Apr 16, 8:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Krotz Springs
2026-04-16T02:07
Arrive Bossier City
Thu, Apr 16, 5:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:52 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Krotz Springs
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
Boyce
LA

Town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Krotz Springs
104.3 mi
01h 31m
To Bossier City
104.5 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Krotz Springs and Bossier City.

  1. 1

    Start on Krotz Street

    46 m · 7 sec · Krotz Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on La 3174

    153 m · 14 sec · La 3174

  4. 4

    Turn left

    17.5 mi · 21 min

  5. 5

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

    1494 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

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

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

  7. 7

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

    1169 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Monroe

    3011 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Traffic Street

    2557 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Barksdale Boulevard

    897 ft · 36 sec · Barksdale Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Monroe Street

    24 m · 3 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 Krotz Springs and Bossier City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
186 mi · 89%
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
1.52 mi · 1%
Main Street
1.16 mi · 1%
I 20 East
0.57 mi
Traffic Street
0.48 mi
I 49 North
0.28 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
03h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.1 mi
179.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boyce
01h 31m from Krotz Springs
Leave By
10:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Krotz Springs and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Krotz Springs to Bossier City?

The road trip is about 208.8 miles (336 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?

Boyce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.3 miles from Krotz Springs and 104.5 miles from Bossier City.

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

The direct path is about 179.7 miles (289.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.91 one way or $55.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Krotz Springs and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Bossier City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Krotz Springs and Bossier City. Straight-line distance: 179.68 mi (289.16 km).

Krotz Springs

#1 Krotz Springs

Town in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,157
Coordinates30.5368600, -91.7528900
Altitude8
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: Krotz Street (-91.752952, 30.53686)
End: Monroe Street (-93.732225, 32.51599)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 336 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.37 gal
27.88 L · about $27.91
Round trip
$55.82
14.74 gal · 55.76 L
Estimated CO2
65.5 kg one way
Round trip: 131 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.91 $55.82
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.39 $62.78
Premium $4.63 $34.09 $68.17
Diesel $5.42 $39.91 $79.82

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Krotz Springs and Bossier City. The current time is 02:07:39.

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.