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

The driving distance from Montz, LA to Bossier City, LA is about 306.3 miles (493 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 259.2 miles (417.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
306.34 mi
04h 44m
Flight
259.21 mi
417.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
259.21 mi
Kilometers
417.16 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
306.34 mi
Kilometers
493 km
Drive Time
04h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bossier City
Sat, Apr 18, 10:41 AM CDT
Return by in Montz
Sat, Apr 18, 3:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montz
2026-04-18T05:56
Arrive Bossier City
Sat, Apr 18, 10:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montz
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
Cheneyville
LA

Town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Montz
153 mi
02h 22m
To Bossier City
153.4 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    708 ft · 38 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto River Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · River Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East 5th Street

    3.5 mi · 8 min · East 5th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hemlock Street

    1198 ft · 39 sec · Hemlock Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Airline Highway

    1421 ft · 29 sec · West Airline Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Belle Terre Boulevard

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Belle Terre Boulevard

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Baton Rouge

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    50.3 mi · 55 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell

    97 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto State Route 1

    49 mi · 1 hr 3 min · State Route 1

  14. 14

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

    1494 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

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

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

  16. 16

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

    1169 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Monroe

    3011 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Traffic Street

    2557 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Barksdale Boulevard

    897 ft · 36 sec · Barksdale Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Monroe Street

    24 m · 3 sec · Monroe Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montz and Bossier City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
5 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
186 mi · 61%
I 10 West
55.1 mi · 18%
State Route 1
49 mi · 16%
North Lobdell Highway
3.59 mi · 1%
East 5th Street
3.53 mi · 1%
Belle Terre Boulevard
2.16 mi · 1%
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
04h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.1 mi
259.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cheneyville
02h 22m from Montz
Leave By
7:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Montz and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bossier City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Montz to Bossier City?

The road trip is about 306.3 miles (493 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?

Cheneyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153 miles from Montz and 153.4 miles from Bossier City.

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

The direct path is about 259.2 miles (417.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.1 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 7:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.94 one way or $81.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Montz and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bossier City.

Stop Ideas Near Cheneyville

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette

91 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montz and Bossier City. Straight-line distance: 259.21 mi (417.16 km).

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#1 Montz

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,918
Coordinates30.0068700, -90.4686900
Altitude5
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: (-90.46896, 30.00626)
End: Monroe Street (-93.732225, 32.51599)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 493 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.81 gal
40.92 L · about $40.94
Round trip
$81.87
21.62 gal · 81.84 L
Estimated CO2
96.1 kg one way
Round trip: 192.1 kg / 424 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $40.94 $81.87
Mid-grade $4.26 $46.04 $92.08
Premium $4.63 $50.00 $99.99
Diesel $5.42 $58.54 $117.07

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Montz and Bossier City. The current time is 05:56:23.

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.