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

The driving distance from Livonia, LA to Bossier City, LA is about 220.8 miles (355.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.3 miles (299.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 31m 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
220.8 mi
03h 15m
Flight
186.28 mi
299.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.28 mi
Kilometers
299.79 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
220.8 mi
Kilometers
355.35 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bossier City
Sat, Apr 18, 8:36 AM CDT
Return by in Livonia
Sat, Apr 18, 11:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Livonia
2026-04-18T05:20
Arrive Bossier City
Sat, Apr 18, 8:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 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
10:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Livonia
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 Livonia
110.3 mi
01h 37m
To Bossier City
110.5 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Route 78

    1629 ft · 36 sec · State Route 78

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Airline Highway

    30.5 mi · 39 min · Airline Highway

  3. 3

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

    1494 ft · 36 sec

  4. 4

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

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

  5. 5

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

    1169 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Monroe

    3011 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Traffic Street

    2557 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Barksdale Boulevard

    897 ft · 36 sec · Barksdale Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Monroe Street

    24 m · 3 sec · Monroe Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Livonia 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
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
186 mi · 84%
Airline Highway
30.5 mi · 14%
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
1.52 mi · 1%
I 20 East
0.57 mi
Traffic Street
0.48 mi
State Route 78
0.31 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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.5 mi
186.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boyce
01h 37m from Livonia
Leave By
10:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 220.8 miles (355.3 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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 110.3 miles from Livonia and 110.5 miles from Bossier City.

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

The direct path is about 186.3 miles (299.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 10:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.50 one way or $59.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Livonia and Bossier City. Straight-line distance: 186.28 mi (299.79 km).

Livonia

#1 Livonia

Town in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana

Population1,399
Coordinates30.5590800, -91.5559400
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: State Route 78 (-91.555867, 30.559061)
End: Monroe Street (-93.732225, 32.51599)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 355 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.79 gal
29.49 L · about $29.50
Round trip
$59.00
15.58 gal · 58.98 L
Estimated CO2
69.2 kg one way
Round trip: 138.5 kg / 305 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $29.50 $59.00
Mid-grade $4.26 $33.18 $66.36
Premium $4.63 $36.03 $72.06
Diesel $5.42 $42.18 $84.37

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Livonia and Bossier City. The current time is 05:20:22.

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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.