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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
79.49 mi
01h 23m
Flight
67.04 mi
107.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.04 mi
Kilometers
107.89 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.49 mi
Kilometers
127.92 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
Tue, May 12, 8:53 PM CDT
Return by in Many
Tue, May 12, 10:17 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Many
2026-05-12T19:29
Arrive Bossier City
Tue, May 12, 8:53 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
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Many
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
Coushatta
LA

Parish seat of Red River Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Many
43.1 mi
00h 41m
To Bossier City
36.4 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Sabine Street

    6 m · 6 sec · Sabine Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Capitol Street

    53 m · 12 sec · North Capitol Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto San Antonio Avenue

    1324 ft · 22 sec · San Antonio Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto San Antonio Avenue

    1.2 km · 53 sec · San Antonio Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Natchitoches Highway

    14.1 mi · 16 min · Natchitoches Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto LA 485

    10.4 mi · 14 min · LA 485

  7. 7

    Continue on State Route 485

    1513 ft · 37 sec · State Route 485

  8. 8

    Turn left

    2208 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    56.9 mi · 59 min

  10. 10

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

    1169 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Monroe

    3011 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Traffic Street

    2557 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Barksdale Boulevard

    897 ft · 36 sec · Barksdale Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Monroe Street

    24 m · 3 sec · Monroe Street

  16. 16

    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.

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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 485
57.2 mi · 72%
Natchitoches Highway
14.1 mi · 18%
LA 485
10.4 mi · 13%
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
1.52 mi · 2%
San Antonio Avenue
1.02 mi · 1%
I 20 East
0.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
67 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coushatta
00h 41m from Many
Leave By
3:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

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

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

BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

67 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

68 mi away
408 Fannin Street
RAIL

Marshall

113 mi away
800 North Washington Street - suite 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Many and Bossier City. Straight-line distance: 67.04 mi (107.89 km).

Many

#1 Many

Town and parish seat of Sabine Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population2,667
Coordinates31.5687800, -93.4840600
Altitude84
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: Sabine Street (-93.48406, 31.568813)
End: Monroe Street (-93.732225, 32.51599)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.62 L · about $10.64
Round trip
$21.28
5.62 gal · 21.24 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Louisiana · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Many and Bossier City. The current time is 19:29:12.

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.