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

The driving distance from Prien, LA to Bossier City, LA is about 189.9 miles (305.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
189.88 mi
03h 27m
Flight
163.53 mi
263.17 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.53 mi
Kilometers
263.17 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.88 mi
Kilometers
305.58 km
Drive Time
03h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bossier City
Fri, Apr 10, 3:15 PM CDT
Return by in Prien
Fri, Apr 10, 6:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Prien
2026-04-10T11:48
Arrive Bossier City
Fri, Apr 10, 3:15 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:06 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Prien
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Florien
LA

Village in Sabine Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Prien
97.9 mi
01h 43m
To Bossier City
92 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
84°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lock Lane

    1815 ft · 1 min · Lock Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Henderson Bayou Road

    2391 ft · 2 min · Henderson Bayou Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Prien Lake Road

    2634 ft · 1 min · West Prien Lake Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cove Lane

    39 m · 3 sec · Cove Lane

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Cove Lane

    96 m · 10 sec · Cove Lane

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 210 East: Lafayette

    2049 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto 1st Lieutenant Douglas B Fournet Memorial Parkway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · 1st Lieutenant Douglas B Fournet Memorial Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 14, To LA 27: Cameron

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    35 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    50 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Gerstner Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Gerstner Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Gerstner Memorial Drive

    2639 ft · 47 sec · Gerstner Memorial Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on South Martin Luther King Highway

    2630 ft · 47 sec · South Martin Luther King Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on North Martin Luther King Highway

    5.5 mi · 9 min · North Martin Luther King Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Highway 171

    37.5 mi · 43 min · Highway 171

  16. 16

    Continue on East 1st Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Mahlon Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Mahlon Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Shirley Street

    1065 ft · 20 sec · Shirley Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Pine Street

    2.4 mi · 4 min · North Pine Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Lake Charles Highway

    12.9 mi · 17 min · Lake Charles Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on South 5th Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · South 5th Street

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on North 5th Street

    126 m · 6 sec · North 5th Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Shreveport Highway

    56 m · 2 sec · Shreveport Highway

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Shreveport Highway

    11.1 mi · 13 min · Shreveport Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Hammond Street

    20.9 mi · 25 min · Hammond Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Fisher Road

    2274 ft · 45 sec · Fisher Road

  28. 28

    Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Martin Luther King Drive

  29. 29

    Turn right onto San Antonio Avenue

    1695 ft · 22 sec · San Antonio Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on Natchitoches Highway

    14.1 mi · 16 min · Natchitoches Highway

  31. 31

    Turn left onto LA 485

    10.4 mi · 14 min · LA 485

  32. 32

    Continue on State Route 485

    1513 ft · 37 sec · State Route 485

  33. 33

    Turn left

    2208 ft · 54 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left

    56.9 mi · 59 min

  35. 35

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20: Dallas, Monroe

    1169 ft · 29 sec

  36. 36

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Monroe

    3011 ft · 1 min

  37. 37

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right toward Traffic Street

    2557 ft · 1 min

  39. 39

    Continue on Barksdale Boulevard

    897 ft · 36 sec · Barksdale Boulevard

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Monroe Street

    24 m · 3 sec · Monroe Street

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Prien and Bossier City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
41 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 485
57.2 mi · 30%
Highway 171
37.5 mi · 20%
Hammond Street
20.9 mi · 11%
Natchitoches Highway
14.1 mi · 7%
Lake Charles Highway
12.9 mi · 7%
Shreveport Highway
11.1 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

State Route 485

Merge slight left

56.9 mi · 01h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.4 mi
163.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Florien
01h 43m from Prien
Leave By
10:06 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Prien 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 Prien to Bossier City?

The road trip is about 189.9 miles (305.6 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?

Florien is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.9 miles from Prien and 92 miles from Bossier City.

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

The direct path is about 163.5 miles (263.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:06 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.37 one way or $50.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Prien and Mostly Sunny near Bossier City.

Stop Ideas Near Florien

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Florien, 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 Florien.

BUS

Nacogdoches, Texas

114 mi away
University Drive & Starr Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Prien and Bossier City. Straight-line distance: 163.53 mi (263.17 km).

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#1 Prien

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population7,810
Coordinates30.1818700, -93.2737700
Altitude4
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: Lock Lane (-93.273844, 30.18187)
End: Monroe Street (-93.732225, 32.51599)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 306 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.7 gal
25.36 L · about $25.37
Round trip
$50.75
13.4 gal · 50.72 L
Estimated CO2
59.5 kg one way
Round trip: 119.1 kg / 263 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.37 $50.75
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.54 $57.07
Premium $4.63 $30.99 $61.98
Diesel $5.42 $36.28 $72.56

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Prien and Bossier City. The current time is 11:48:30.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.