How far is Milton, LA from Bossier City, LA?
The driving distance from Milton, LA to Bossier City, LA is about 223.8 miles (360.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 193.2 miles (310.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milton and Bossier City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milton and Bossier City.
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Start on Espasie Drive
40 m · 7 sec · Espasie Drive
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Turn right onto West Milton Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Milton Avenue
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Turn left onto East Broussard Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · East Broussard Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kaliste Saloom Road
2 m · 1 sec · Kaliste Saloom Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Kaliste Saloom Road
6.1 mi · 10 min · Kaliste Saloom Road
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Turn left onto Southeast Evangeline Thruway
4.1 mi · 7 min · Southeast Evangeline Thruway
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
197.8 mi · 3 hr 22 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
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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 Milton 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.
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
198 mi · 03h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Milton and Mostly Cloudy near Bossier City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milton to Bossier City?
The road trip is about 223.8 miles (360.1 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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 111.7 miles from Milton and 112.1 miles from Bossier City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 193.2 miles (310.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.39 one way or $56.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Milton and Mostly Cloudy near Bossier City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Bossier City. Straight-line distance: 193.2 mi (310.92 km).
#1 Milton
Milton is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.1038100, -92.0765100 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 360 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
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 | $3.59 | $28.39 | $56.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.08 | $32.19 | $64.39 |
| Premium | $4.48 | $35.39 | $70.78 |
| Diesel | $5.67 | $44.78 | $89.55 |
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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