How far is Ouachita Parish, LA from Bossier City, LA?
The driving distance from Ouachita Parish, LA to Bossier City, LA is about 96.7 miles (155.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92 miles (148 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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 01h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 and the parish seat of Bienville Parish in north Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ouachita Parish and Bossier City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ouachita Parish and Bossier City.
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Start on Jonesboro Road
3213 ft · 58 sec · Jonesboro Road
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Continue on Thomas Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Thomas Road
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Turn left
983 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
94 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Traffic Street
932 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Traffic Street
34 m · 5 sec · Traffic Street
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Turn right onto Delhi Street
727 ft · 30 sec · Delhi Street
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Turn left onto Monroe Street
120 m · 13 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 Ouachita Parish and Bossier City.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Thomas Road
Merge slight left
94 mi · 01h 42m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Ouachita Parish 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 Ouachita Parish to Bossier City?
The road trip is about 96.7 miles (155.6 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Arcadia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from Ouachita Parish and 48.4 miles from Bossier City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92 miles (148 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 3:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.91 one way or $25.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Ouachita Parish and Sunny near Bossier City.
Stop Ideas Near Arcadia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arcadia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ouachita Parish and Bossier City. Straight-line distance: 91.95 mi (147.98 km).
#1 Ouachita Parish
Parish in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 152,439 |
| Coordinates | 32.4783100, -92.1548700 |
| 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: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $12.91 | $25.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $14.52 | $29.05 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $15.77 | $31.54 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $18.47 | $36.93 |
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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