How far is Roseland, LA from Bossier City, LA?
The driving distance from Roseland, LA to Bossier City, LA is about 280.5 miles (451.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 224.7 miles (361.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 24m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 42m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Franklin Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Roseland and Bossier City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roseland and Bossier City.
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Start on Commercial Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Commercial Drive
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Turn left onto Highway 1048
1.3 mi · 3 min · Highway 1048
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Take the ramp slight right
1508 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
35.1 mi · 38 min · Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
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Take the exit slight right
29.3 mi · 34 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.2 km · 53 sec
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Take the exit left
1612 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
28.2 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight left
6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
13.2 mi · 16 min
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Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
63.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min · E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
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Turn left
1459 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
117.8 mi · 2 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Traffic Street
932 ft · 23 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 Roseland and Bossier City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
Merge slight left
118 mi · 02h 08m
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 Cloudy leaving Roseland 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 Roseland to Bossier City?
The road trip is about 280.5 miles (451.4 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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?
Gilbert is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.6 miles from Roseland and 131.9 miles from Bossier City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 224.7 miles (361.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.8 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.49 one way or $74.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Roseland and Sunny near Bossier City.
Stop Ideas Near Gilbert
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 Gilbert.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Roseland and Bossier City. Straight-line distance: 224.75 mi (361.7 km).
#1 Roseland
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 1,279 |
| Coordinates | 30.7649100, -90.5117600 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| 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: 451 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 29m |
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 | $37.49 | $74.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $42.16 | $84.33 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $45.79 | $91.58 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $53.61 | $107.22 |
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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