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

The driving distance from Sunset, LA to Bossier City, LA is about 199.6 miles (321.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.4 miles (282.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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
199.62 mi
02h 53m
Flight
175.38 mi
282.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.38 mi
Kilometers
282.24 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.62 mi
Kilometers
321.25 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bossier City
Sat, May 2, 6:44 AM CDT
Return by in Sunset
Sat, May 2, 9:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sunset
2026-05-02T03:50
Arrive Bossier City
Sat, May 2, 6:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sunset
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
Colfax
LA

Parish seat in Louisiana, United States.

From Sunset
99.7 mi
01h 26m
To Bossier City
99.9 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph N
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Anna Street

    41 m · 11 sec · Anna Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Landry Street

    123 m · 23 sec · Landry Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Napoleon Avenue

    2123 ft · 37 sec · Napoleon Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Duffy Avenue

    2133 ft · 43 sec · Duffy Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 93

    1078 ft · 22 sec · State Highway 93

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Opelousas

    1697 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

    194.8 mi · 3 hr 19 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

  8. 8

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

    1169 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Monroe

    3011 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Traffic Street

    2557 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Barksdale Boulevard

    897 ft · 36 sec · Barksdale Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Monroe Street

    24 m · 3 sec · Monroe Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sunset 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
195 mi · 98%
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
1.52 mi · 1%
I 20 East
0.57 mi
Traffic Street
0.48 mi
Duffy Avenue
0.4 mi
Napoleon Avenue
0.4 mi
Longest Stretch

Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

195 mi · 03h 19m

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
02h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.2 mi
175.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colfax
01h 26m from Sunset
Leave By
12:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Sunset 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 Sunset to Bossier City?

The road trip is about 199.6 miles (321.2 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Colfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.7 miles from Sunset and 99.9 miles from Bossier City.

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

The direct path is about 175.4 miles (282.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.2 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 12:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.66 one way or $53.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Sunset and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Bossier City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sunset and Bossier City. Straight-line distance: 175.38 mi (282.24 km).

Sunset

#1 Sunset

Town in Louisiana, USA

Population2,962
Coordinates30.4113100, -92.0684500
Altitude14
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: Anna Street (-92.068427, 30.411222)
End: Monroe Street (-93.732225, 32.51599)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 321 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.04 gal
26.66 L · about $26.66
Round trip
$53.32
14.08 gal · 53.32 L
Estimated CO2
62.6 kg one way
Round trip: 125.1 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.66 $53.32
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.98 $59.97
Premium $4.63 $32.56 $65.12
Diesel $5.42 $38.12 $76.24

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Sunset and Bossier City. The current time is 03:50:45.

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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.