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

The driving distance from Winnsboro, LA to Bossier City, LA is about 139.7 miles (224.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 119.9 miles (193 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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
139.77 mi
02h 13m
Flight
119.92 mi
193 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
119.92 mi
Kilometers
193 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.77 mi
Kilometers
224.94 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bossier City
Sun, Apr 19, 9:12 AM CDT
Return by in Winnsboro
Sun, Apr 19, 11:25 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Winnsboro
2026-04-19T06:59
Arrive Bossier City
Sun, Apr 19, 9:12 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Winnsboro
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
Choudrant
LA

City in Louisiana, United States of America

From Winnsboro
69.8 mi
01h 06m
To Bossier City
70 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NNE
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Prairie Road

    72 m · 10 sec · Prairie Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Front Street

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Front Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    17.8 mi · 20 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1459 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    117.8 mi · 2 hr 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Traffic Street

    932 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Traffic Street

    34 m · 5 sec · Traffic Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Delhi Street

    727 ft · 30 sec · Delhi Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Monroe Street

    120 m · 13 sec · Monroe Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Winnsboro 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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Front Street
139 mi · 99%
Traffic Street
0.2 mi
Delhi Street
0.14 mi
Monroe Street
0.07 mi
Prairie Road
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Front Street

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.8 mi
119.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Choudrant
01h 06m from Winnsboro
Leave By
2:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Winnsboro and 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 Winnsboro to Bossier City?

The road trip is about 139.7 miles (224.9 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Choudrant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.8 miles from Winnsboro and 70 miles from Bossier City.

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

The direct path is about 119.9 miles (193 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 2:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.67 one way or $37.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Winnsboro and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Bossier City.

Stop Ideas Near Choudrant

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

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

BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

115 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

116 mi away
408 Fannin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Winnsboro and Bossier City. Straight-line distance: 119.92 mi (193 km).

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#1 Winnsboro

Town in South Carolina

Population4,462
Coordinates32.1632100, -91.7206800
Altitude21
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: Prairie Road (-91.720642, 32.16318)
End: Monroe Street (-93.732225, 32.51599)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 225 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.93 gal
18.67 L · about $18.67
Round trip
$37.34
9.86 gal · 37.34 L
Estimated CO2
43.8 kg one way
Round trip: 87.6 kg / 193 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.67 $37.34
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.00 $41.99
Premium $4.63 $22.80 $45.60
Diesel $5.42 $26.70 $53.39

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Winnsboro and Bossier City. The current time is 06:59:18.

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.