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

The driving distance from Winnfield, LA to Bossier City, LA is about 94.8 miles (152.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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
94.75 mi
01h 47m
Flight
75.7 mi
121.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.7 mi
Kilometers
121.82 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.75 mi
Kilometers
152.48 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bossier City
Wed, May 6, 10:25 PM CDT
Return by in Winnfield
Thu, May 7, 12:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winnfield
2026-05-06T20:37
Arrive Bossier City
Wed, May 6, 10:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winnfield
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
Coushatta
LA

Parish seat of Red River Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Winnfield
52.4 mi
00h 53m
To Bossier City
42.4 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Court Street

    1 km · 1 min · West Court Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Natchitoches Highway

    24.4 mi · 36 min · Natchitoches Highway

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    5.9 mi · 9 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Highway 3175

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Highway 3175

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Johnson Chute Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Johnson Chute Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Posey Road

    1 km · 2 min · Posey Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 49 North: Shreveport

    1707 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    63 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  10. 10

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

    1169 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Monroe

    3011 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Traffic Street

    2557 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Barksdale Boulevard

    897 ft · 36 sec · Barksdale Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Monroe Street

    24 m · 3 sec · Monroe Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Winnfield 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 49 North
63.3 mi · 67%
Natchitoches Highway
30.3 mi · 32%
Johnson Chute Road
2.41 mi · 3%
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
1.52 mi · 2%
Highway 3175
1.34 mi · 1%
Posey Road
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 49 North

Merge slight left

63 mi · 01h 06m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
75.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coushatta
00h 53m from Winnfield
Leave By
2:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Winnfield and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bossier City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.8 miles (152.5 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Coushatta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from Winnfield and 42.4 miles from Bossier City.

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

The direct path is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 2:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.65 one way or $25.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Winnfield and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bossier City.

Stop Ideas Near Coushatta

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

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

BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

67 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

68 mi away
408 Fannin Street
RAIL

Marshall

113 mi away
800 North Washington Street - suite 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winnfield and Bossier City. Straight-line distance: 75.7 mi (121.82 km).

Winnfield

#1 Winnfield

Small city in and the Parish Seat of Winn Parish, Louisiana

Population4,283
Coordinates31.9255800, -92.6413100
Altitude39
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: US 84 (-92.641309, 31.925843)
End: Monroe Street (-93.732225, 32.51599)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.34 gal
12.66 L · about $12.65
Round trip
$25.30
6.68 gal · 25.32 L
Estimated CO2
29.7 kg one way
Round trip: 59.4 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.65 $25.30
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.23 $28.45
Premium $4.63 $15.45 $30.90
Diesel $5.42 $18.09 $36.17

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Winnfield and Bossier City. The current time is 20:37:55.

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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.