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

The driving distance from Maryland, LA to Bossier City, LA is about 248.4 miles (399.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 202.9 miles (326.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
248.39 mi
03h 43m
Flight
202.93 mi
326.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
202.93 mi
Kilometers
326.59 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
248.39 mi
Kilometers
399.75 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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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 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bossier City
Fri, Apr 10, 4:07 PM CDT
Return by in Maryland
Fri, Apr 10, 7:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maryland
2026-04-10T12:24
Arrive Bossier City
Fri, Apr 10, 4:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 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
9:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Maryland
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
Alexandria
LA

The capital of Louisiana.

From Maryland
123.5 mi
01h 51m
To Bossier City
124.9 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
84°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    26 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Scotland Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Scotland Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Scenic Highway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Scenic Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    862 ft · 24 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Airline Highway

    54.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Airline Highway

  6. 6

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

    1494 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

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

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

  8. 8

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

    1169 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Monroe

    3011 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Traffic Street

    2557 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Barksdale Boulevard

    897 ft · 36 sec · Barksdale Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Monroe Street

    24 m · 3 sec · Monroe Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maryland 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
14 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
186 mi · 75%
Airline Highway
54.5 mi · 22%
Scotland Avenue
1.59 mi · 1%
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
1.52 mi · 1%
Scenic Highway
1.28 mi · 1%
I 20 East
0.57 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 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.5 mi
202.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alexandria
01h 51m from Maryland
Leave By
9:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

The road trip is about 248.4 miles (399.7 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?

Alexandria is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.5 miles from Maryland and 124.9 miles from Bossier City.

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

The direct path is about 202.9 miles (326.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.5 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 9:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.21 one way or $66.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maryland and Bossier City. Straight-line distance: 202.93 mi (326.59 km).

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#1 Maryland

Maryland is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.5460200, -91.1759400
Altitude21
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: (-91.175936, 30.546061)
End: Monroe Street (-93.732225, 32.51599)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 400 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.77 gal
33.18 L · about $33.21
Round trip
$66.42
17.54 gal · 66.36 L
Estimated CO2
77.9 kg one way
Round trip: 155.9 kg / 344 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $33.21 $66.42
Mid-grade $4.26 $37.35 $74.70
Premium $4.63 $40.56 $81.12
Diesel $5.42 $47.49 $94.98

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Maryland and Bossier City. The current time is 12:24:03.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.