How far is Saint Martinville, LA from Bossier City, LA?
The driving distance from Saint Martinville, LA to Bossier City, LA is about 227.5 miles (366.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 199.6 miles (321.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m 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 03h 24m.
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.
Town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Martinville and Bossier City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Martinville and Bossier City.
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Start on West Bridge Street
85 m · 14 sec · West Bridge Street
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Turn right onto South Martin Luther King Jr Drive
665 ft · 20 sec · South Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Turn right onto Port Street
2499 ft · 50 sec · Port Street
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Continue on Terrace Highway
5.6 mi · 10 min · Terrace Highway
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Continue on State Route 96
1 mi · 2 min · State Route 96
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Southwest Frontage Road
2475 ft · 42 sec · Southwest Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Evangeline Thruway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Southwest Evangeline Thruway
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Continue on Southeast Evangeline Thruway
6 mi · 10 min · Southeast Evangeline Thruway
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
197.8 mi · 3 hr 22 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 20: Dallas, Monroe
1169 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Monroe
3011 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Traffic Street
2557 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Barksdale Boulevard
897 ft · 36 sec · Barksdale Boulevard
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Turn left onto Monroe Street
24 m · 3 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 Saint Martinville and Bossier City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
198 mi · 03h 22m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saint Martinville and Mostly Cloudy near Bossier City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Martinville to Bossier City?
The road trip is about 227.5 miles (366.2 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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 113.7 miles from Saint Martinville and 113.8 miles from Bossier City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 199.6 miles (321.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 10:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.41 one way or $60.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Saint Martinville and Mostly Cloudy near Bossier City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Martinville and Bossier City. Straight-line distance: 199.6 mi (321.23 km).
#1 Saint Martinville
City in Louisiana, USA
| Population | 5,676 |
| Coordinates | 30.1252000, -91.8334500 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 366 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 50m |
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 | $30.41 | $60.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $34.20 | $68.40 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $37.14 | $74.28 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $43.48 | $86.96 |
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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