How far is Simmesport, LA from Bossier City, LA?
The driving distance from Simmesport, LA to Bossier City, LA is about 178 miles (286.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 155.2 miles (249.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Simmesport and Bossier City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Simmesport and Bossier City.
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Start on Fisherman Drive
698 ft · 37 sec · Fisherman Drive
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Turn right onto Riverside Drive
2673 ft · 2 min · Riverside Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Martin Luther King
43 m · 4 sec · North Martin Luther King
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Turn right
38.7 mi · 53 min
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Turn left onto State Route 3170
1.6 mi · 2 min · State Route 3170
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Continue on Highway 3170
3.9 mi · 6 min · Highway 3170
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Turn right
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 49, US 167 North: Opelousas, Alexandria
1126 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
125.8 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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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 Simmesport 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.
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.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Simmesport 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 Simmesport to Bossier City?
The road trip is about 178 miles (286.4 km) and usually takes 02h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Montgomery is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.9 miles from Simmesport and 89.1 miles from Bossier City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 155.2 miles (249.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.78 one way or $47.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Simmesport and Sunny near Bossier City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Simmesport and Bossier City. Straight-line distance: 155.22 mi (249.81 km).
#1 Simmesport
Town in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 2,032 |
| Coordinates | 30.9835200, -91.8001200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| 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: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $23.78 | $47.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $26.75 | $53.49 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $29.05 | $58.09 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $34.01 | $68.01 |
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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