How far is Oak Grove, LA from Bossier City, LA?

The driving distance from Oak Grove, LA to Bossier City, LA is about 163.7 miles (263.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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
163.68 mi
02h 38m
Flight
138.35 mi
222.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.35 mi
Kilometers
222.65 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.68 mi
Kilometers
263.41 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bossier City
Thu, Apr 23, 2:48 AM CDT
Return by in Oak Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 5:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oak Grove
2026-04-23T00:09
Arrive Bossier City
Thu, Apr 23, 2:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oak Grove
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
Downsville
LA

Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America

From Oak Grove
82.1 mi
01h 19m
To Bossier City
81.6 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Grove and Bossier City.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    635 ft · 15 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Front Street

    592 ft · 10 sec · Front Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Constitution Avenue

    2748 ft · 46 sec · Constitution Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 17

    8 mi · 11 min · State Route 17

  5. 5

    Continue on Broadway Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Broadway Street

  6. 6

    Continue on State Route 17

    11.6 mi · 17 min · State Route 17

  7. 7

    Continue on State Route 17

    7.2 mi · 11 min · State Route 17

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Broadway Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · Broadway Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right

    1443 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    133.4 mi · 2 hr 25 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Traffic Street

    932 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Traffic Street

    34 m · 5 sec · Traffic Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Delhi Street

    727 ft · 30 sec · Delhi Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Monroe Street

    120 m · 13 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 Oak Grove 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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Broadway Street
136 mi · 83%
State Route 17
26.8 mi · 16%
Main Street
0.75 mi
Constitution Avenue
0.52 mi
Traffic Street
0.2 mi
Delhi Street
0.14 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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
138.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Downsville
01h 19m from Oak Grove
Leave By
1:12 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Oak Grove 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 Oak Grove to Bossier City?

The road trip is about 163.7 miles (263.4 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

Downsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.1 miles from Oak Grove and 81.6 miles from Bossier City.

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

The direct path is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 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 1:12 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.85 one way or $43.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oak Grove and Mostly Cloudy near Bossier City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oak Grove and Bossier City. Straight-line distance: 138.35 mi (222.65 km).

Oak Grove

#1 Oak Grove

Town in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana

Population1,662
Coordinates32.8609600, -91.3884500
Altitude36
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: East Main Street (-91.388449, 32.860938)
End: Monroe Street (-93.732225, 32.51599)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.77 gal
21.86 L · about $21.85
Round trip
$43.70
11.54 gal · 43.72 L
Estimated CO2
51.3 kg one way
Round trip: 102.6 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.85 $43.70
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.57 $49.15
Premium $4.63 $26.69 $53.37
Diesel $5.42 $31.24 $62.49

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Oak Grove and Bossier City. The current time is 00:09:36.

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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.