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

The driving distance from Rayville, LA to Bossier City, LA is about 118.9 miles (191.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.3 miles (185.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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
118.96 mi
01h 52m
Flight
115.25 mi
185.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.25 mi
Kilometers
185.48 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.96 mi
Kilometers
191.45 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bossier City
Sat, May 16, 6:34 PM CDT
Return by in Rayville
Sat, May 16, 8:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rayville
2026-05-16T16:41
Arrive Bossier City
Sat, May 16, 6:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rayville
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
Grambling
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Rayville
59.9 mi
00h 56m
To Bossier City
59 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
90°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Harrison Street

    1174 ft · 31 sec · Harrison Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Julia Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Julia Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Julia Street

    48 m · 3 sec · South Julia Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto South Julia Street

    123 m · 7 sec · South Julia Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1479 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    117.8 mi · 2 hr 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Traffic Street

    932 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Traffic Street

    34 m · 5 sec · Traffic Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Delhi Street

    727 ft · 30 sec · Delhi Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Monroe Street

    120 m · 13 sec · Monroe Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Julia Street
118 mi · 99%
North Julia Street
1.22 mi · 1%
Harrison Street
0.22 mi
Traffic Street
0.2 mi
Delhi Street
0.14 mi
Monroe Street
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

South Julia Street

Merge slight left

118 mi · 02h 08m

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
01h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
115.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grambling
00h 56m from Rayville
Leave By
2:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Rayville and Partly Sunny near Bossier City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Rayville to Bossier City?

The road trip is about 118.9 miles (191.4 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Grambling is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.9 miles from Rayville and 59 miles from Bossier City.

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

The direct path is about 115.3 miles (185.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 2:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.91 one way or $31.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rayville and Partly Sunny near Bossier City.

Stop Ideas Near Grambling

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

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

BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

97 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

97 mi away
408 Fannin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rayville and Bossier City. Straight-line distance: 115.25 mi (185.48 km).

Rayville

#1 Rayville

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population3,436
Coordinates32.4773600, -91.7548500
Altitude25
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: Harrison Street (-91.754872, 32.477425)
End: Monroe Street (-93.732225, 32.51599)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.2 gal
15.89 L · about $15.91
Round trip
$31.81
8.4 gal · 31.78 L
Estimated CO2
37.3 kg one way
Round trip: 74.7 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.91 $31.81
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.89 $35.78
Premium $4.63 $19.43 $38.85
Diesel $5.42 $22.74 $45.49

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 · May 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Rayville and Bossier City. The current time is 16:41:26.

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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.