How far is Saint Francisville, LA from Bossier City, LA?

The driving distance from Saint Francisville, LA to Bossier City, LA is about 224.9 miles (361.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.2 miles (294.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
224.86 mi
03h 38m
Flight
183.25 mi
294.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.25 mi
Kilometers
294.92 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
224.86 mi
Kilometers
361.88 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bossier City
Sat, Apr 18, 7:49 AM CDT
Return by in Saint Francisville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Francisville
2026-04-18T04:11
Arrive Bossier City
Sat, Apr 18, 7:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 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
9:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Francisville
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
Boyce
LA

Town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Saint Francisville
112.3 mi
01h 49m
To Bossier City
112.5 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Francisville and Bossier City.

  1. 1

    Start on Ferdinand Street

    28 m · 5 sec · Ferdinand Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Commerce Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Commerce Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto US 61

    3.9 mi · 5 min · US 61

  4. 4

    Turn right

    81.4 mi · 1 hr 53 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Route 3170

    1.6 mi · 2 min · State Route 3170

  6. 6

    Continue on Highway 3170

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Highway 3170

  7. 7

    Turn right

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 49, US 167 North: Opelousas, Alexandria

    1126 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria

    125.8 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  10. 10

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

    1169 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Monroe

    3011 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Traffic Street

    2557 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Barksdale Boulevard

    897 ft · 36 sec · Barksdale Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Monroe Street

    24 m · 3 sec · Monroe Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saint Francisville 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 49 North
126 mi · 56%
Highway 3170
3.88 mi · 2%
US 61
3.86 mi · 2%
State Route 3170
1.63 mi · 1%
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
1.52 mi · 1%
Commerce Street
0.97 mi
Longest Stretch

I 49 North

Keep slight right to continue on I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria

126 mi · 02h 10m

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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.7 mi
183.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boyce
01h 49m from Saint Francisville
Leave By
9:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Saint Francisville and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bossier City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Francisville to Bossier City?

The road trip is about 224.9 miles (361.9 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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 112.3 miles from Saint Francisville and 112.5 miles from Bossier City.

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

The direct path is about 183.2 miles (294.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.07 one way or $60.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Francisville and Bossier City. Straight-line distance: 183.25 mi (294.92 km).

Saint Francisville

#1 Saint Francisville

City in Illinois

Population1,589
Coordinates30.7799000, -91.3765000
Altitude35
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: Ferdinand Street (-91.376479, 30.779863)
End: Monroe Street (-93.732225, 32.51599)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 362 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.94 gal
30.04 L · about $30.07
Round trip
$60.14
15.88 gal · 60.08 L
Estimated CO2
70.6 kg one way
Round trip: 141.1 kg / 311 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.07 $60.14
Mid-grade $4.26 $33.82 $67.63
Premium $4.63 $36.72 $73.45
Diesel $5.42 $43.00 $85.99

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Francisville and Bossier City. The current time is 04:11:11.

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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.