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

The driving distance from Monticello, LA to Bossier City, LA is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.3 miles (219.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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
148.3 mi
02h 23m
Flight
136.27 mi
219.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.27 mi
Kilometers
219.31 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.3 mi
Kilometers
238.66 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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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 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bossier City
Fri, Apr 17, 5:55 AM CDT
Return by in Monticello
Fri, Apr 17, 8:19 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monticello
2026-04-17T03:32
Arrive Bossier City
Fri, Apr 17, 5:55 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monticello
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
Choudrant
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Monticello
74.9 mi
01h 11m
To Bossier City
73.3 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
89°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Route 877

    73 m · 13 sec · State Route 877

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Route 577

    2.1 mi · 5 min · State Route 577

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 877

    3.9 mi · 10 min · State Route 877

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Route 17

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 17

  5. 5

    Continue on State Route 17

    7.2 mi · 11 min · State Route 17

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Broadway Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Broadway Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1443 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    133.4 mi · 2 hr 25 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Traffic Street

    932 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Traffic Street

    34 m · 5 sec · Traffic Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Delhi Street

    727 ft · 30 sec · Delhi Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Monroe Street

    120 m · 13 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 Monticello and Bossier City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broadway Street
135 mi · 91%
State Route 17
8.29 mi · 6%
State Route 877
3.99 mi · 3%
State Route 577
2.15 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.75 mi · 1%
Traffic Street
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

Broadway Street

Merge slight left

133 mi · 02h 25m

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
02h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
136.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Choudrant
01h 11m from Monticello
Leave By
1:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Monticello 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 Monticello to Bossier City?

The road trip is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Choudrant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.9 miles from Monticello and 73.3 miles from Bossier City.

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

The direct path is about 136.3 miles (219.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 1:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.81 one way or $39.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Monticello and Mostly Sunny near Bossier City.

Stop Ideas Near Choudrant

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

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

BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

115 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

116 mi away
408 Fannin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monticello and Bossier City. Straight-line distance: 136.27 mi (219.31 km).

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#1 Monticello

Monticello is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.5965300, -91.3940000
Altitude26
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 877 (-91.394025, 32.596229)
End: Monroe Street (-93.732225, 32.51599)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.23 gal
19.81 L · about $19.81
Round trip
$39.61
10.46 gal · 39.62 L
Estimated CO2
46.5 kg one way
Round trip: 93 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.81 $39.61
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.27 $44.55
Premium $4.63 $24.19 $48.38
Diesel $5.42 $28.32 $56.64

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Monticello and Bossier City. The current time is 03:32:27.

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.