Drive Time
4h 55m
Distance
320.9 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
The drive from Abita Springs, LA to Bossier City, LA covers 320.9 miles and takes about 4h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 59, the route, Military Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.59 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
160.5 miles from Abita Springs, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 27m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 55m drive with frequent turns across 320.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 59 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| the route | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Military Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Boston Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 21st Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 21st Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Tyler Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 21 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Abita Springs, LA and Bossier City, LA.
Start on Highway 59
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
Exit the roundabout
At the end of the road, turn left onto Military Road
Continue on East Boston Street
Continue on East 21st Avenue
Turn slight left
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto West 21st Avenue
Turn left onto South Tyler Street
Continue on Highway 21
Take the ramp slight right toward I 12 West: Hammond
Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway
Merge slight right
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell
Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell
Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway
Merge slight left onto State Route 1
Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
Keep slight right to continue on I 20: Dallas, Monroe
Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Monroe
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway
Take the exit slight right toward Traffic Street
Continue on Barksdale Boulevard
Turn left onto Monroe Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 160.5 miles or 2h 27m 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 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bossier City, LA than in the middle of the route.
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 320.9 miles and 4h 55m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 160.5 mi from Abita Springs, LA · 2h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
160 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 160.5 miles from Abita Springs, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$43.59 one way
$87.17 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $48.64 | $97.28 |
| premium | $4.15 | $52.43 | $104.86 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $47.38 | $94.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 112.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 96.3 | 1 | $33.69 | $15.40 |
| Efficient EV | 80.2 | 0 | $28.08 | $12.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 128.4 | 1 | $44.93 | $20.54 |
Gas CO2
112 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Abita Springs on Saturday
Local time
6:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Bossier City on Saturday
Local time
6:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
66°F
Jasper, TX
160 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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