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

The driving distance from Schriever, LA to Bossier City, LA is about 309.6 miles (498.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 258.1 miles (415.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 19m 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
309.65 mi
04h 39m
Flight
258.03 mi
415.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
258.03 mi
Kilometers
415.26 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
309.65 mi
Kilometers
498.33 km
Drive Time
04h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bossier City
Tue, May 26, 12:25 PM CDT
Return by in Schriever
Tue, May 26, 5:05 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Schriever
2026-05-26T07:45
Arrive Bossier City
Tue, May 26, 12:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Schriever
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cheneyville
LA

Town in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Schriever
153.4 mi
02h 19m
To Bossier City
156.3 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Highway 24

    1028 ft · 21 sec · Highway 24

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    740 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Saint George Bridge

    35 m · 11 sec · Saint George Bridge

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Park Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    898 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    6.2 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1492 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Raceland-M C Express

    75 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Raceland-M C Express

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1083 ft · 14 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1888 ft · 24 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    2246 ft · 29 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1189 ft · 15 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    1056 ft · 14 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward Young Street

    771 ft · 21 sec · Young Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Young Street

    1807 ft · 38 sec · Young Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto St Etienne Road

    1 mi · 4 min · St Etienne Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Fairfield Drive

    609 ft · 22 sec · East Fairfield Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Morgan Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · South Morgan Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway

    1065 ft · 14 sec · Southwest Evangeline Thruway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    48 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Southwest Evangeline Thruway

  23. 23

    Continue on Southeast Evangeline Thruway

    6 mi · 10 min · Southeast Evangeline Thruway

  24. 24

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    8.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  25. 25

    Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

    197.8 mi · 3 hr 22 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

  26. 26

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

    1169 ft · 29 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Monroe

    3011 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Traffic Street

    2557 ft · 1 min

  30. 30

    Continue on Barksdale Boulevard

    897 ft · 36 sec · Barksdale Boulevard

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Monroe Street

    24 m · 3 sec · Monroe Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
32 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
198 mi · 64%
Raceland-M C Express
75 mi · 24%
Veterans Memorial Expressway
10.2 mi · 3%
Park Avenue
6.68 mi · 2%
Southeast Evangeline Thruway
5.97 mi · 2%
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
2.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.5 mi
258.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cheneyville
02h 19m from Schriever
Leave By
7:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Schriever and 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 Schriever to Bossier City?

The road trip is about 309.6 miles (498.3 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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?

Cheneyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.4 miles from Schriever and 156.3 miles from Bossier City.

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

The direct path is about 258.1 miles (415.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.5 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 7:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.39 one way or $82.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Schriever and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bossier City.

Stop Ideas Near Cheneyville

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette

91 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Schriever and Bossier City. Straight-line distance: 258.03 mi (415.26 km).

Schriever

#1 Schriever

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population6,853
Coordinates29.7421500, -90.8103700
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: West Main Street (-90.810334, 29.742174)
End: Monroe Street (-93.732225, 32.51599)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 498 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.93 gal
41.36 L · about $41.39
Round trip
$82.78
21.86 gal · 82.72 L
Estimated CO2
97.1 kg one way
Round trip: 194.3 kg / 428 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $41.39 $82.78
Mid-grade $4.26 $46.55 $93.10
Premium $4.63 $50.55 $101.10
Diesel $5.42 $59.19 $118.37

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Schriever and Bossier City. The current time is 07:45:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.