The drive from Amelia, LA to Bossier City, LA covers 287.1 miles and takes about 5h 12m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, US 90, Veterans Memorial Expressway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 197.8 miles on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.36 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
143.5 miles from Amelia, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 43m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 12m. Total distance: 287.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 12m drive with frequent turns across 287.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 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 197.8 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
223 ft4 ft
Total Climb
255 ft
Total Descent
86 ft
Highest Point
223 ft
~266.6 mi in
Elevation Range
219 ft
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 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 64 miles in near US 90; LA 92-1 / Veterans Memorial Expressway.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 287.1 miles you will encounter 20 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 64 miles (US 90; LA 92-1 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 69.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 284.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
64 mi into trip|~1h 12m in|US 90; LA 92-1 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 92-1 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
69.1 mi into trip|~1h 22m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
284.1 mi into trip|~5h 7m 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
284.3 mi into trip|~5h 7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 20 East: Monroe
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 20 East: Monroe
5
287 mi into trip|~5h 12m in|Monroe Street
Turn left onto Monroe Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
197.8 mi
3h 22m
US 90
61.6 mi
1h 7m
Veterans Memorial Expressway
10.2 mi
11m
Southeast Evangeline Thruway
6 mi
9m
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
2.7 mi
3m
South Morgan Avenue
1.6 mi
2m
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
1.5 mi
2m
Ambassador Caffery Parkway
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
— 197.8 mi, about 3h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Amelia, LA and Bossier City, LA.
1
Start on PR 35
0.4 mi·1 min·Lake Palourde Road
2
Turn left
0.8 mi·2 min
3
Merge onto US 90
62 mi·1 hr 7 min·US 90
4
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi·14 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.4 mi·24 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.4 mi·28 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi·15 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 92-1
0.2 mi·13 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
9
Take the exit onto LA 92-1
0.1 mi·21 sec·Young Street
10
Continue on LA 92-1
0.3 mi·38 sec·Young Street
11
Turn right onto St Etienne Road
1.0 mi·3 min·St Etienne Road
12
At end of road, turn right onto East Fairfield Drive
0.1 mi·22 sec·East Fairfield Drive
13
Turn left onto LA 3073
1.5 mi·2 min·Ambassador Caffery Parkway
14
Turn right onto South Morgan Avenue
1.6 mi·2 min·South Morgan Avenue
15
Turn right onto US 90; LA 182
0.2 mi·13 sec·Southwest Evangeline Thruway
16
Keep slight left at fork
158 ft·7 sec
17
Turn left onto US 90; LA 182
2.5 mi·2 min·Southwest Evangeline Thruway
18
Continue on US 90; LA 182
6.0 mi·9 min·Southeast Evangeline Thruway
19
Continue on I 49; LA 182
8.8 mi·9 min·Veterans Memorial Expressway
20
Continue on I 49; US 167
198 mi·3 hr 22 min·Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward I 20: Dallas, Monroe
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 20 East: Monroe
23
Merge onto I 20
1.5 mi·2 min·Purple Heart Recipients Highway
24
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward Traffic Street
25
Continue on Barksdale Boulevard
0.2 mi·36 sec·Barksdale Boulevard
26
Turn left onto Monroe Street
78 ft·2 sec·Monroe Street
27
Arrive at destination
Monroe Street
Trip Plan
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 143.5 miles from Amelia, LA, or about 2h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 197.8 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 63 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 143.5 miles or 2h 43m 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 17m
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 Amelia, 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 Amelia, LA
This is one driving day of about 287.1 miles and 5h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 miles from Amelia, 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 197.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 143.5 mi from Amelia, LA
· 2h 43m into the drive
The midpoint is around 143.5 miles from Amelia, 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 197.8 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Cane River Creole National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The Cane River region is home to a unique culture; the Creoles. Generations of the same families of workers, enslaved and tenant, and owners lived on these lands for over 200 years. The park tells the...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 207.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.36 one way
$86.72 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg101 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$47.60
$95.20
premium
$4.56
$51.53
$103.06
diesel
$5.61
$63.39
$126.78
Estimated Tolls: $0.59
Southeast Evangeline Thruway
(6 mi)$0.42
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
(2.5 mi)$0.17
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 100.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
86.1
1
$30.15
$13.78
Efficient EV
71.8
0
$25.12
$11.48
EV Truck/SUV
114.8
1
$40.19
$18.37
Gas CO2
100 kg
EV CO2
34 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Amelia, LA
Morning
in Amelia on Friday
Local time
8:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bossier City, LA
Morning
in Bossier City on Friday
Local time
8:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
81°F
Broussard, LA
144 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
13 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 12m 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 Amelia, LA to Bossier City, LA covers 287.1 miles and takes about 5h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, US 90, Veterans Memorial Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 143.5 miles from Amelia, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.36 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 287.1 miles you will encounter 20 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 64 miles (US 90; LA 92-1 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 69.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 284.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Amelia, LA to Bossier City, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 4 ft to 223 ft elevation with about 255 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cane River Creole National Historical Park.
How this page is built
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