How far is it from Carthage, TX, to Bossier City, LA, ?

The distance between Carthage, TX, and Bossier City, LA, is 54 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Carthage, TX, to Bossier City, LA, ?

The drive from Carthage, TX, to Bossier City, LA, takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Carthage, TX, to Bossier City, LA, ?

The fastest route from Carthage, TX, to Bossier City, LA, covers 54 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.

Which direction is Bossier City, LA from Carthage, TX?

Bossier City, LA lies roughly to the north-east of Carthage, TX.

Which roads does the route from Carthage, TX to Bossier City, LA follow?

The drive from Carthage, TX to Bossier City, LA mainly follows US 79 Business, I 20.

Which towns do you pass between Carthage, TX and Bossier City, LA?

Towns on the route from Carthage, TX to Bossier City, LA include Shreveport.

Are there charging stations between Carthage, TX and Bossier City, LA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Carthage, TX to Bossier City, LA, including Pilot Travel Center 199 (350 kW); Mall St. Vincent - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); TA Express - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 12.

Carthage, TX Bossier City, LA

Distance: 54 miDuration: 1 h 15 min

Driving from Carthage, TX to Bossier City, LA takes about 1 h 15 min via US 79 Business. The distance is 54 mi. The straight-line distance is 47 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Shreveport, LA. Driving directions

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Driving directions17 · 54 mi

1 Depart onto South Shelby Street 1 mi
2 Turn right onto Sabine Street 31 mi
3 Continue straight onto Greenwood Mooringsport Road 159 yd
4 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
5 Merge slightly left 17 mi
6 Take exit slightly right 2 mi
7 Turn left onto Barksdale Boulevard East 1 mi
8 Turn straight onto Access Drive 40 yd

9 Turn right onto Barksdale Boulevard East 138 yd
10 Turn left onto Access Drive 58 yd
11 Continue straight onto Foulois Avenue 1 mi
12 Keep slightly right onto Foulois Avenue 75 yd
13 Turn straight onto Shreveport Road 1 mi
14 Turn left onto Davis Avenue West 59 yd
15 Turn right onto Shreveport Road 162 yd
16 Turn left onto Range Road 3 mi
17 Arrive onto Range Road

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The return trip from Bossier City, LA to Carthage, TX covers roughly the same distance, 54 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

12 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 39 mi

Pilot Travel Center 199CCS · 490 North Elm Street, Haughton, LA, 71037350 kW
Mall St. Vincent - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 1133 St. Vincent Ave., Shreveport, LA, 71104250 kW
TA Express - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 1086 US-59, Carthage, TX, 75633250 kW
Target - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 2735 Beene Blvd, Bossier City, LA, 71111250 kW
FAMILY VW MOFFITT VOLKSWACCS, CHAdeMO · 1975 Old Minden Rd, Bossier City, LA, 71111150 kW

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Bossier City, LA → Shreveport, LA11 mi · 20 min Bossier City, LA → Stonewall, LA27 mi · 40 min Bossier City, LA → Haughton, LA13 mi · 20 min Bossier City, LA → Shreveport Downtown Airport (DTN)11 mi · 35 min Bossier City, LA → Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV)14 mi · 30 min Bossier City, LA → Benton, LA16 mi · 25 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 7, 2026.

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How far is it from Carthage, TX, {fromState} to Bossier City, LA, {toState}?: The distance between Carthage, TX, {fromState} and Bossier City, LA, {toState} is 54 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Carthage, TX, {fromState} to Bossier City, LA, {toState}?: The drive from Carthage, TX, {fromState} to Bossier City, LA, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Carthage, TX, {fromState} to Bossier City, LA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Carthage, TX, {fromState} to Bossier City, LA, {toState} covers 54 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.
Which direction is Bossier City, LA from Carthage, TX?: Bossier City, LA lies roughly to the north-east of Carthage, TX.
Which roads does the route from Carthage, TX to Bossier City, LA follow?: The drive from Carthage, TX to Bossier City, LA mainly follows US 79 Business, I 20.
Which towns do you pass between Carthage, TX and Bossier City, LA?: Towns on the route from Carthage, TX to Bossier City, LA include Shreveport.
Are there charging stations between Carthage, TX and Bossier City, LA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Carthage, TX to Bossier City, LA, including Pilot Travel Center 199 (350 kW); Mall St. Vincent - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); TA Express - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 12.

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