How far is Oberlin, LA from Bossier City, LA?
The driving distance from Oberlin, LA to Bossier City, LA is about 178.6 miles (287.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.9 miles (229.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.
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Town in Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oberlin and Bossier City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oberlin and Bossier City.
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Start on the route
49.1 mi · 1 hr
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Turn slight left onto Macarthur Drive
1 km · 1 min · Macarthur Drive
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Turn right
32 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Macarthur Drive
3.6 mi · 6 min · Macarthur Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Shreveport
2096 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
119.6 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Martin Luther King, Jr 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 Oberlin 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.
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
120 mi · 02h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Oberlin and Sunny near Bossier City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oberlin to Bossier City?
The road trip is about 178.6 miles (287.5 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
Montgomery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.2 miles from Oberlin and 90.4 miles from Bossier City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.9 miles (229.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 1:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.90 one way or $47.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oberlin and Sunny near Bossier City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oberlin and Bossier City. Straight-line distance: 142.88 mi (229.94 km).
#1 Oberlin
Town in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 1,702 |
| Coordinates | 30.6202000, -92.7626500 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| 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: 288 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $3.79 | $23.90 | $47.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $26.87 | $53.75 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $29.18 | $58.37 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $34.17 | $68.34 |
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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