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

The driving distance from Olla, LA to Bossier City, LA is about 120.2 miles (193.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.8 miles (155.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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
120.19 mi
02h 16m
Flight
96.8 mi
155.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.8 mi
Kilometers
155.79 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.19 mi
Kilometers
193.42 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bossier City
Mon, Apr 20, 3:01 AM CDT
Return by in Olla
Mon, Apr 20, 5:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Olla
2026-04-20T00:44
Arrive Bossier City
Mon, Apr 20, 3:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Olla
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 Olla
72.5 mi
01h 08m
To Bossier City
47.7 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
77°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Apr 20 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Front

    34 m · 6 sec · West Front

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    59 m · 9 sec · Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Front

    1863 ft · 37 sec · East Front

  4. 4

    Continue on Rosefield Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Rosefield Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    40.3 mi · 46 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight

    6.1 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    2041 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    96.8 mi · 1 hr 45 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Traffic Street

    932 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Traffic Street

    34 m · 5 sec · Traffic Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Delhi Street

    727 ft · 30 sec · Delhi Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Monroe Street

    120 m · 13 sec · Monroe Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Olla 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
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rosefield Road
97.9 mi · 81%
East Front
0.35 mi
Traffic Street
0.2 mi
Delhi Street
0.14 mi
Monroe Street
0.07 mi
Central Avenue
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Rosefield Road

Merge slight left

96.8 mi · 01h 45m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.4 mi
96.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Choudrant
01h 08m from Olla
Leave By
1:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Olla 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 Olla to Bossier City?

The road trip is about 120.2 miles (193.4 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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 72.5 miles from Olla and 47.7 miles from Bossier City.

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

The direct path is about 96.8 miles (155.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 1:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.06 one way or $32.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Olla 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 Olla and Bossier City. Straight-line distance: 96.8 mi (155.79 km).

Olla

#1 Olla

Town in Louisiana

Population1,371
Coordinates31.9029400, -92.2431900
Altitude48
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: West Front (-92.243304, 31.903082)
End: Monroe Street (-93.732225, 32.51599)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.24 gal
16.05 L · about $16.06
Round trip
$32.11
8.48 gal · 32.1 L
Estimated CO2
37.7 kg one way
Round trip: 75.4 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.06 $32.11
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.06 $36.12
Premium $4.63 $19.61 $39.22
Diesel $5.42 $22.96 $45.92

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Olla and Bossier City. The current time is 00:44:54.

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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.