Origin
Alexandria, LA
Afternoon in Alexandria on Sunday
Local time
3:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
89°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alexandria, LA to Bossier City, LA
Drive Time
2h 11m
Distance
124.3 mi
200 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 2m
★
6 AM
2h 12m
8 AM
2h 30m
10 AM
2h 18m
12 PM
2h 16m
3 PM
2h 19m
5 PM
2h 29m
8 PM
2h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alexandria, LA
Maive & Nahuel Fotografía
Bossier City, LA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
Connecting Alexandria to Bossier City requires a straightforward 124.3-mile journey through the heart of Louisiana. You should plan for approximately 2 hours and 11 minutes of travel time, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of about $19, the drive is economical and doesn't necessitate an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Martin Luther King, Jr. Highway, Purple Heart Recipients Highway, and Murray Street. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region, you won't experience significant shifts in geography, but the route offers a reliable path between these two key Louisiana hubs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
62.2 miles from Alexandria, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route maintains a 0% highway share. You will spend the vast majority of your time—120.5 miles to be exact—navigating the Martin Luther King, Jr. Highway. This stretch defines the personality of the trip, requiring you to stay attentive through varied road configurations. Because the path relies on local infrastructure, you should prepare for a more hands-on driving experience than you would find on a major expressway. The road remains consistent throughout, demanding steady focus as you transition from the Alexandria area toward your destination in Bossier City.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 120.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near 10th Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 124.3 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (10th Street): Navigation decision point; at 121.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 121.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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10th Street
Turn right onto 10th Street
Navigation decision point
6
121.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 5m 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
5
121.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 20 East: Monroe
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 20 East: Monroe
4
123.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 9m in
Take the exit toward Traffic Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Traffic Street
5
124.3 mi into trip
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~2h 11m in
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Monroe Street
Turn left onto Monroe Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King, Jr Highway | 120.5 mi | 2h 3m |
| Purple Heart Recipients Highway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Murray Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| 10th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Barksdale Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Monroe Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
— 120.5 mi, about 2h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria, LA and Bossier City, LA.
1
Start on Murray Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Murray Street
2
Turn right onto 10th Street
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
10th Street
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
4
Merge onto I 49; US 71 BYP; LA 28
120 mi
·
2 hr 3 min
·
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 20: Dallas, Monroe
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 20 East: Monroe
7
Merge onto I 20
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Traffic Street
9
Continue on Barksdale Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Barksdale Boulevard
10
Turn left onto Monroe Street
78 ft
·
2 sec
·
Monroe Street
11
Arrive at destination
Monroe Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, try to time your departure to avoid peak local traffic hours to ensure your 2-hour and 11-minute estimate remains accurate. You won't need to plan for formal stops, but keep an eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Alexandria to avoid needing to refuel at higher local prices along the way. Your best strategy is to embrace the local pace of the journey rather than rushing, as the road conditions require constant engagement. Staying alert on the long 120.5-mile stretch of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Highway is the most important factor for a smooth arrival.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 62.2 miles from Alexandria, LA, or about 1h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 120.5 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 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.2 miles or 1h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bossier City, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Alexandria, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Alexandria, LA
This is one driving day of about 124.3 miles and 2h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Alexandria, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Martin Luther King, Jr Highway for about 120.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.2 mi from Alexandria, LA · 1h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 62.2 miles from Alexandria, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Martin Luther King, Jr Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 120.5 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
$19.00 one way
$38.00 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $20.84 | $41.68 |
| premium | $4.61 | $22.56 | $45.12 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $27.62 | $55.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.3 | 0 | $13.05 | $5.97 |
| Efficient EV | 31.1 | 0 | $10.88 | $4.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.7 | 0 | $17.40 | $7.96 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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.
Destination
Bossier City, LA
Afternoon in Bossier City on Sunday
Local time
3:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
23 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 11m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alexandria, LA to Bossier City, LA covers 124.3 miles and takes about 2h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Martin Luther King, Jr Highway, Purple Heart Recipients Highway, Murray Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62.2 miles from Alexandria, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.00 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 124.3 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (10th Street): Navigation decision point; at 121.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 121.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Alexandria, LA to Bossier City, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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