How far is Many, LA from Bossier City, LA?
The driving distance from Many, LA to Bossier City, LA is about 79.5 miles (127.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67 miles (107.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Parish seat of Red River Parish, Louisiana, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Many and Bossier City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Many and Bossier City.
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Start on Sabine Street
6 m · 6 sec · Sabine Street
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Turn left onto North Capitol Street
53 m · 12 sec · North Capitol Street
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Turn left onto San Antonio Avenue
1324 ft · 22 sec · San Antonio Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto San Antonio Avenue
1.2 km · 53 sec · San Antonio Avenue
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Continue on Natchitoches Highway
14.1 mi · 16 min · Natchitoches Highway
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Turn left onto LA 485
10.4 mi · 14 min · LA 485
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Continue on State Route 485
1513 ft · 37 sec · State Route 485
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Turn left
2208 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
56.9 mi · 59 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 20: Dallas, Monroe
1169 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Monroe
3011 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Traffic Street
2557 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Barksdale Boulevard
897 ft · 36 sec · Barksdale Boulevard
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Turn left onto Monroe Street
24 m · 3 sec · Monroe Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Many and Bossier City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 485
Merge slight left
56.9 mi · 01h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Many 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 Many to Bossier City?
The road trip is about 79.5 miles (127.9 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?
Coushatta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from Many and 36.4 miles from Bossier City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67 miles (107.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.64 one way or $21.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Many and Sunny near Bossier City.
Stop Ideas Near Coushatta
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coushatta.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Many and Bossier City. Straight-line distance: 67.04 mi (107.89 km).
#1 Many
Town and parish seat of Sabine Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 2,667 |
| Coordinates | 31.5687800, -93.4840600 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bossier City
The most populous city in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
| Population | 68,159 |
| Coordinates | 32.5159900, -93.7321200 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monroe Street (-93.732225, 32.51599)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 128 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $10.64 | $21.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $11.97 | $23.94 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.00 | $25.99 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $15.22 | $30.43 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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