How far is Scott, LA from Bossier City, LA?
The driving distance from Scott, LA to Bossier City, LA is about 215.6 miles (347 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 184.8 miles (297.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.
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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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scott and Bossier City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scott and Bossier City.
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Start on Delhomme Avenue
9 m · 6 sec · Delhomme Avenue
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Turn left onto Saint Mary Street
640 ft · 20 sec · Saint Mary Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Alfred Street
96 m · 16 sec · Alfred Street
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Turn left onto Cameron Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · Cameron Street
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Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway
1.4 km · 2 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Opelousas
1632 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.5 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 Scott 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Scott and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Bossier City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scott to Bossier City?
The road trip is about 215.6 miles (347 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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 108.1 miles from Scott and 107.6 miles from Bossier City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 184.8 miles (297.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 10:40 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.82 one way or $57.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Scott and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Bossier City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scott and Bossier City. Straight-line distance: 184.8 mi (297.4 km).
#1 Scott
Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 8,787 |
| Coordinates | 30.2357600, -92.0945700 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| 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: 347 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 41m |
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 | $28.82 | $57.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $32.41 | $64.82 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $35.20 | $70.39 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $41.21 | $82.42 |
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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