How far is West Ferriday, LA from Bossier City, LA?

The driving distance from West Ferriday, LA to Bossier City, LA is about 186.5 miles (300.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.1 miles (225.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
186.5 mi
02h 58m
Flight
140.12 mi
225.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.12 mi
Kilometers
225.5 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.5 mi
Kilometers
300.15 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bossier City
Sun, May 31, 3:01 PM CDT
Return by in West Ferriday
Sun, May 31, 6:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Ferriday
2026-05-31T12:03
Arrive Bossier City
Sun, May 31, 3:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Ferriday
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
Claiborne
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From West Ferriday
91.5 mi
01h 29m
To Bossier City
94.9 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
94°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Ferriday and Bossier City.

  1. 1

    Start on Abraham Road

    672 ft · 38 sec · Abraham Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Doty Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Doty Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Kentucky Avenue

    2170 ft · 1 min · Kentucky Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Wallace Boulevard

    110 m · 5 sec · East Wallace Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

    63.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min · E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1459 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    117.8 mi · 2 hr 8 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 West Ferriday and Bossier City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
181 mi · 97%
Doty Road
0.86 mi
Kentucky Avenue
0.41 mi
Traffic Street
0.2 mi
Delhi Street
0.14 mi
Abraham Road
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

Merge slight left

118 mi · 02h 08m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.4 mi
140.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Claiborne
01h 29m from West Ferriday
Leave By
12:34 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Ferriday 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 West Ferriday to Bossier City?

The road trip is about 186.5 miles (300.2 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Claiborne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.5 miles from West Ferriday and 94.9 miles from Bossier City.

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

The direct path is about 140.1 miles (225.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.4 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 12:34 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.92 one way or $49.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around West Ferriday and Mostly Sunny near Bossier City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Ferriday and Bossier City. Straight-line distance: 140.12 mi (225.5 km).

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#1 West Ferriday

City in Louisiana, United States of America

Population1,478
Coordinates31.6404400, -91.5731800
Altitude16
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: Abraham Road (-91.57464, 31.640735)
End: Monroe Street (-93.732225, 32.51599)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 300 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.58 gal
24.91 L · about $24.92
Round trip
$49.84
13.16 gal · 49.82 L
Estimated CO2
58.5 kg one way
Round trip: 117 kg / 258 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.92 $49.84
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.02 $56.05
Premium $4.63 $30.43 $60.87
Diesel $5.42 $35.63 $71.26

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between West Ferriday and Bossier City. The current time is 12:03:49.

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.