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

The driving distance from Vinton, LA to Bossier City, LA is about 188.6 miles (303.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 160.9 miles (259 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
188.58 mi
03h 31m
Flight
160.9 mi
258.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
160.9 mi
Kilometers
258.95 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.58 mi
Kilometers
303.49 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bossier City
Tue, May 5, 1:54 AM CDT
Return by in Vinton
Tue, May 5, 5:26 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vinton
2026-05-04T22:23
Arrive Bossier City
Tue, May 5, 1:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vinton
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Zwolle
LA

Town in Sabine Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Vinton
107.3 mi
01h 45m
To Bossier City
81.3 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph S
Destination
81°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Horridge Street

    39 m · 13 sec · Horridge Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left

    2232 ft · 39 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Street

    3145 ft · 1 min · West Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1371 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Creole Nature Trail All-American Road

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Creole Nature Trail All-American Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Blue Star Memorial Highway

    5.9 mi · 6 min · Blue Star Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto US 90 Business: Simmons Drive

    748 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on East Lutcher Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · East Lutcher Drive

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North 16th Street

    41.8 mi · 48 min · North 16th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Farm to Market Road 363

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Farm to Market Road 363

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Margaret Avenue

    80.9 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Margaret Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Southview Circle

    23.2 mi · 26 min · Southview Circle

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit right

    1215 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Loop

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Southeast Loop

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 79: Shreveport, Cathage

    1102 ft · 33 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Sabine Street

    29.3 mi · 35 min · East Sabine Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Greenwood Mooringsport Road

    146 m · 9 sec · Greenwood Mooringsport Road

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    1791 ft · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    15.6 mi · 19 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Traffic Street

    2557 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Barksdale Boulevard

    897 ft · 36 sec · Barksdale Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Monroe Street

    24 m · 3 sec · Monroe Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Margaret Avenue
80.9 mi · 43%
North 16th Street
41.8 mi · 22%
East Sabine Street
29.3 mi · 16%
Southview Circle
27.5 mi · 15%
Greenwood Mooringsport Road
16 mi · 8%
Blue Star Memorial Highway
5.86 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Margaret Avenue

Turn right onto Margaret Avenue

80.9 mi · 01h 30m

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
03h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.7 mi
160.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zwolle
01h 45m from Vinton
Leave By
9:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Vinton and 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 Vinton to Bossier City?

The road trip is about 188.6 miles (303.5 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?

Zwolle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.3 miles from Vinton and 81.3 miles from Bossier City.

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

The direct path is about 160.9 miles (259 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 9:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.18 one way or $50.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vinton and Mostly Sunny near Bossier City.

Stop Ideas Near Zwolle

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

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

BUS

Nacogdoches, Texas

94 mi away
University Drive & Starr Road
BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

99 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

99 mi away
408 Fannin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vinton and Bossier City. Straight-line distance: 160.9 mi (258.95 km).

Vinton

#1 Vinton

Town in Louisiana

Population3,211
Coordinates30.1907600, -93.5812700
Altitude5
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: Horridge Street (-93.581331, 30.190761)
End: Monroe Street (-93.732225, 32.51599)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 303 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.65 gal
25.19 L · about $25.18
Round trip
$50.37
13.3 gal · 50.38 L
Estimated CO2
59.1 kg one way
Round trip: 118.2 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.18 $50.37
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.32 $56.64
Premium $4.63 $30.76 $61.51
Diesel $5.42 $36.01 $72.02

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Vinton and Bossier City. The current time is 22:23:43.

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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.