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

The driving distance from Sterlington, LA to Bossier City, LA is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
109.57 mi
01h 52m
Flight
96.62 mi
155.49 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.62 mi
Kilometers
155.49 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.57 mi
Kilometers
176.34 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bossier City
Wed, Apr 15, 1:28 PM CDT
Return by in Sterlington
Wed, Apr 15, 3:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sterlington
2026-04-15T11:35
Arrive Bossier City
Wed, Apr 15, 1:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sterlington
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Simsboro
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Sterlington
57.2 mi
00h 56m
To Bossier City
52.4 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Sterlington Road

    35 m · 11 sec · Old Sterlington Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Old Highway 2

    2327 ft · 1 min · Old Highway 2

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    128 m · 12 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    2255 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    98.5 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Traffic Street

    932 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Traffic Street

    34 m · 5 sec · Traffic Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Delhi Street

    727 ft · 30 sec · Delhi Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Monroe Street

    120 m · 13 sec · Monroe Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sterlington 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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Highway 2
112 mi · 102%
Traffic Street
0.2 mi
Delhi Street
0.14 mi
Monroe Street
0.07 mi
Old Sterlington Road
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Old Highway 2

Merge slight left

98.5 mi · 01h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
96.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Simsboro
00h 56m from Sterlington
Leave By
2:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sterlington and Partly Cloudy near Bossier City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sterlington to Bossier City?

The road trip is about 109.5 miles (176.3 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Simsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.2 miles from Sterlington and 52.4 miles from Bossier City.

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

The direct path is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.66 one way or $29.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sterlington and Partly Cloudy near Bossier City.

Stop Ideas Near Simsboro

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

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

BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

90 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

90 mi away
408 Fannin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sterlington and Bossier City. Straight-line distance: 96.62 mi (155.49 km).

Sterlington

#1 Sterlington

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population2,974
Coordinates32.6962500, -92.0859700
Altitude18
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: Highway 2 (-92.085705, 32.696953)
End: Monroe Street (-93.732225, 32.51599)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.87 gal
14.64 L · about $14.66
Round trip
$29.31
7.74 gal · 29.28 L
Estimated CO2
34.4 kg one way
Round trip: 68.8 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.66 $29.31
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.48 $32.96
Premium $4.63 $17.90 $35.80
Diesel $5.42 $20.96 $41.91

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Sterlington and Bossier City. The current time is 11:35:58.

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.