How far is Ossun, LA from Bossier City, LA?
The driving distance from Ossun, LA to Bossier City, LA is about 210.7 miles (339.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 181.9 miles (292.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Flight Distance
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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 03h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ossun and Bossier City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ossun and Bossier City.
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Start on Wyman Road
6 m · 7 sec · Wyman Road
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Turn left onto State Route 93
1.6 mi · 3 min · State Route 93
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Gloria Switch Road
8 m · 1 sec · West Gloria Switch Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West Gloria Switch Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Gloria Switch Road
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Keep slight left to continue on West Gloria Switch Road
69 m · 6 sec · West Gloria Switch Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Gloria Switch Road
41 m · 3 sec · West Gloria Switch Road
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Exit the roundabout onto West Gloria Switch Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · West Gloria Switch Road
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Turn left onto North University Avenue
4.7 mi · 7 min · North University Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left
2440 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Expressway
2686 ft · 33 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
197.8 mi · 3 hr 22 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson 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 Ossun 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.
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
198 mi · 03h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ossun 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 Ossun to Bossier City?
The road trip is about 210.7 miles (339.1 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?
Boyce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.1 miles from Ossun and 104.6 miles from Bossier City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 181.9 miles (292.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.22 one way or $54.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ossun and Mostly Sunny near Bossier City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ossun and Bossier City. Straight-line distance: 181.87 mi (292.69 km).
#1 Ossun
Ossun is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.2760300, -92.1123500 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| 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: 339 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
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 | $3.66 | $27.22 | $54.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.15 | $30.84 | $61.68 |
| Premium | $4.54 | $33.76 | $67.52 |
| Diesel | $5.72 | $42.53 | $85.06 |
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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