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

The driving distance from Woodmere, LA to Bossier City, LA is about 335.2 miles (539.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 283.3 miles (456 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 41m 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
335.2 mi
05h 20m
Flight
283.36 mi
456.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
283.36 mi
Kilometers
456.03 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
335.2 mi
Kilometers
539.45 km
Drive Time
05h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bossier City
Fri, Oct 16, 1:43 AM CDT
Return by in Woodmere
Fri, Oct 16, 7:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodmere
2026-10-15T20:22
Arrive Bossier City
Fri, Oct 16, 1:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:21 AM to 1:21 PM CDT

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

Leave by
6:18 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodmere
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
Ville Platte
LA

Town in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Woodmere
168.3 mi
02h 40m
To Bossier City
166.8 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph E
Destination
90°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Paige Janette Drive

    2522 ft · 1 min · Paige Janette Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Oakmere Drive

    77 m · 13 sec · Oakmere Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Deerpark Drive

    2111 ft · 1 min · Deerpark Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Woodmere Boulevard

    94 m · 13 sec · Woodmere Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Patricia Lane

    1266 ft · 48 sec · Patricia Lane

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Alex Kornman Boulevard

    983 ft · 36 sec · Alex Kornman Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Long Leaf Lane

    679 ft · 29 sec · Long Leaf Lane

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Destrehan Avenue

    114 m · 13 sec · Destrehan Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Destrehan Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Destrehan Avenue

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Destrehan Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Destrehan Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Westbank Expressway

    3212 ft · 1 min · Westbank Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward US 90 Business East

    1409 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Westbank Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Crescent City Connection

    1 km · 58 sec · Crescent City Connection

  15. 15

    Continue on Pontchartrain Expressway

    80.6 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Pontchartrain Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell

    1842 ft · 45 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell

    97 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · North Lobdell Highway

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto State Route 1

    49 mi · 1 hr 3 min · State Route 1

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria

    1494 ft · 36 sec

  22. 22

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

    186.3 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

  23. 23

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

    1169 ft · 29 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Monroe

    3011 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Traffic Street

    2557 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Continue on Barksdale Boulevard

    897 ft · 36 sec · Barksdale Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Monroe Street

    24 m · 3 sec · Monroe Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
186 mi · 56%
Pontchartrain Expressway
84.5 mi · 25%
State Route 1
49 mi · 15%
Westbank Expressway
4.17 mi · 1%
North Lobdell Highway
3.59 mi · 1%
Destrehan Avenue
2.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

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

186 mi · 03h 10m

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
05h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.9 mi
283.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ville Platte
02h 40m from Woodmere
Leave By
6:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Woodmere and Sunny near Bossier City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 335.2 miles (539.4 km) and usually takes 05h 20m 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?

Ville Platte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.3 miles from Woodmere and 166.8 miles from Bossier City.

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

The direct path is about 283.3 miles (456 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.9 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 6:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.28 one way or $92.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Ville Platte

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette

57 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

New Iberia

87 mi away
West Washington St.
RAIL

Lake Charles

103 mi away
100 Ryan Street
BUS

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

108 mi away
1253 Florida St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodmere and Bossier City. Straight-line distance: 283.36 mi (456.03 km).

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#1 Woodmere

Woodmere is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates29.8579800, -90.0803500
Altitude0
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: Paige Janette Drive (-90.080769, 29.857909)
End: Monroe Street (-93.732225, 32.51599)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 539 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.83 gal
44.77 L · about $46.28
Round trip
$92.56
23.66 gal · 89.54 L
Estimated CO2
105.1 kg one way
Round trip: 210.3 kg / 464 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $46.28 $92.56
Mid-grade $4.38 $51.77 $103.54
Premium $4.78 $56.56 $113.12
Diesel $5.82 $68.89 $137.77

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodmere and Bossier City. The current time is 20:22:15.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.