Trip from Abita Springs, LA to Bossier City, LA

Drive Time

5h 52m

Distance

317.5 mi

511 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$49

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 39m ★

6 AM

5h 53m

8 AM

6h 19m

10 AM

6h 2m

12 PM

5h 59m

3 PM

6h 3m

5 PM

6h 17m

8 PM

5h 45m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Abita Springs, LA

Emilio Sánchez Hernández

Bossier City, LA

Stephen Leonardi

Trip Overview

Traveling from Abita Springs to Bossier City covers 317.5 miles across the Southeast, making for a substantial journey that clocks in at approximately 5 hours and 52 minutes of drive time. While you can technically complete this trek in a single day, it is a significant stretch that requires steady focus behind the wheel. Expect to budget around $49 for fuel to cover the distance. The route relies on a combination of the Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, West Florida Republic Parkway, and State Route 1 to navigate you from the southeastern part of Louisiana to your destination. Because of the duration, planning for at least one dedicated stop is highly recommended to keep your energy levels up.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

158.8 miles from Abita Springs, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 7m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip offers a mixed driving profile, balancing regional connectivity with varying road types. You will find that only 38% of the journey is spent on major highways, meaning you should prepare for a transition between different road classifications. The longest single push you will face is a 186.3-mile stretch along the Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, which will likely be the core of your travel time. As you progress, the road personality shifts, requiring you to remain alert as you move off larger thoroughfares and onto state routes. Expect a varied experience that moves beyond simple interstate cruising.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 186.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near LA 36; LA 59.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 317.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (LA 36; LA 59): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 71 miles (I 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 74.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | LA 36; LA 59

Enter roundabout onto LA 36; LA 59

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

71 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in | I 10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

74.9 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in

Take the exit toward LA 415: Lobdell

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 151 Toward LA 415: Lobdell

75.2 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in

Keep slight right at fork toward LA 415: Lobdell

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward LA 415: Lobdell

314.6 mi into trip | ~5h 46m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 20: Dallas, Monroe

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 20: Dallas, Monroe

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway	186.3 mi	3h 10m
West Florida Republic Parkway	59.4 mi	1h 4m
State Route 1	49 mi	1h 2m
I 10	7.5 mi	9m
North Lobdell Highway	3.6 mi	4m
LA 36	3 mi	4m
South Tyler Street	2 mi	3m
Purple Heart Recipients Highway	1.5 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway — 186.3 mi, about 3h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Abita Springs, LA and Bossier City, LA.

Start on LA 59

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Highway 59

Enter roundabout onto LA 36; LA 59

163 ft · 2 sec · LA 36; LA 59

Continue on LA 36; LA 59

3.0 mi · 4 min · LA 36; LA 59

At end of road, turn left onto LA 21

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Military Road

Continue on US 190 Business; LA 21

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Boston Street

Continue on US 190 Business; LA 21

370 ft · 7 sec · East 21st Avenue

Turn slight left

186 ft · 5 sec

Turn slight right

197 ft · 3 sec

Turn straight onto US 190 Business; LA 21

0.4 mi · 45 sec · West 21st Avenue

Turn left onto LA 21

2.0 mi · 3 min · South Tyler Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on LA 21

1.0 mi · 1 min · Highway 21

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Toward I 12 West: Hammond

Merge onto I 12

59 mi · 1 hr 4 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 10

3.6 mi · 4 min · I 10

Use the none / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10

3.9 mi · 4 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Exit 151 Toward LA 415: Lobdell Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

317 ft · 7 sec

Toward LA 415: Lobdell Use the right lane.

Merge onto LA 415

3.6 mi · 4 min · North Lobdell Highway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Merge onto US 190; LA 1

49 mi · 1 hr 2 min · State Route 1

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria

Merge onto I 49; US 167

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

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward I 20: Dallas, Monroe

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 20 East: Monroe

Merge onto I 20

1.5 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward Traffic Street

Continue on Barksdale Boulevard

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Barksdale Boulevard

Turn left onto Monroe Street

78 ft · 2 sec · Monroe Street

Arrive at destination

Monroe Street

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 317.5-mile journey, aim for an early morning departure to avoid mid-day congestion and ensure you arrive in Bossier City with plenty of daylight. Since the route requires one planned stop, identify a midway point early in your trip to stretch your legs and refuel your vehicle before tackling the remaining miles. Keep a close watch on your fuel gauge during the 186.3-mile section on the Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, as services may be spaced further apart than on other parts of the drive. Given the total duration of nearly six hours, staying flexible with your pace will help you manage fatigue effectively. Prioritizing these logistics will turn a long day of driving into a much more manageable experience.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 158.8 miles from Abita Springs, LA, or about 3h 7m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 186.3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 158.8 miles or 3h 7m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 51m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bossier City, LA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Abita Springs, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Abita Springs, LA

This is one driving day of about 317.5 miles and 5h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Abita Springs, LA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway for about 186.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 158.8 mi from Abita Springs, LA · 3h 7m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jasper, TX

159 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Baton Rouge, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jasper, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 158.8 miles from Abita Springs, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 186.3 miles.

Arriving in Bossier City, LA

The final approach into Bossier City, LA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bossier City, LA.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$48.54 one way

$97.08 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 111 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$53.24	$106.48
premium	$4.61	$57.63	$115.25
diesel	$5.64	$70.54	$141.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$49

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$74–$99

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 111.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	95.3	1	$33.34	$15.24
Efficient EV	79.4	0	$27.78	$12.70
EV Truck/SUV	127	1	$44.45	$20.32

Gas CO2

111 kg

EV CO2

37 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Abita Springs, LA

Afternoon in Abita Springs on Sunday

Local time

2:52 PM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bossier City, LA

Afternoon in Bossier City on Sunday

Local time

2:52 PM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

66°F

Jasper, TX

159 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

5h 52m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Abita Springs, LA to Bossier City, LA covers 317.5 miles and takes about 5h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, West Florida Republic Parkway, State Route 1. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 158.8 miles from Abita Springs, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $48.54 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

The route from Abita Springs, LA to Bossier City, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Abita Springs, LA to Bossier City, LA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Bossier City, LA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Abita Springs, LA

Bossier City, LA

Same local time

Very similar conditions

5h 52m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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