Origin
Barataria, LA
Evening in Barataria on Sunday
Local time
6:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barataria, LA to Bossier City, LA
Drive Time
5h 34m
Distance
346.8 mi
558 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$53
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 21m
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6 AM
5h 35m
8 AM
6h 1m
10 AM
5h 44m
12 PM
5h 41m
3 PM
5h 45m
5 PM
6h 0m
8 PM
5h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bossier City, LA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from Barataria, LA to Bossier City, LA covers 346.8 miles and takes about 5h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Privateer Boulevard, Fisherman Boulevard, Jean Lafitte Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $53.02 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
173.4 miles from Barataria, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 47m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 34m drive with frequent turns across 346.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Privateer Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 34m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Barataria, LA to Bossier City, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Privateer Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fisherman Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jean Lafitte Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Barataria Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Westbank Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 90 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Nine Mile Point Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Privateer Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barataria, LA and Bossier City, LA.
1
Start on Autin Street
174 ft
·
9 sec
·
Autin Street
2
Turn right onto Privateer Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Privateer Boulevard
3
Turn right onto Fisherman Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
Fisherman Boulevard
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Jean Lafitte Boulevard
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Jean Lafitte Boulevard
5
Turn right onto Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway
7.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Leo Kerner/Lafitte Parkway
6
Turn right onto Barataria Boulevard
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Barataria Boulevard
7
Turn left onto Westbank Expressway
187 ft
·
6 sec
·
Westbank Expressway
8
Take the ramp slight left toward US 90 Business West
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
US 90 Business West
9
Merge slight left onto Westbank Expressway
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Westbank Expressway
10
Turn right onto Nine Mile Point Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Nine Mile Point Road
11
Continue on West Nine Mile Point Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
West Nine Mile Point Road
12
Turn right
2.6 mi
·
3 min
13
Continue straight
3.8 mi
·
7 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 10 West: Baton Rouge
15
Keep slight left
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
16
Merge slight left
71 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
17
Keep slight left
3.9 mi
·
4 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
LA 415: Lobdell
19
Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell
318 ft
·
8 sec
·
LA 415: Lobdell
20
Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Lobdell Highway
21
Merge slight left onto State Route 1
49 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
State Route 1
22
Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
23
Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
186 mi
·
3 hr 10 min
·
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
24
Keep slight right to continue on I 20: Dallas, Monroe
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 20: Dallas, Monroe
25
Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Monroe
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 20 East: Monroe
26
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
27
Take the exit slight right toward Traffic Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Traffic Street
28
Continue on Barksdale Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Barksdale Boulevard
29
Turn left onto Monroe Street
79 ft
·
3 sec
·
Monroe Street
30
Arrive at your destination
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 173.4 miles from Barataria, LA, or about 2h 47m into the drive.
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 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 173.4 miles or 2h 47m 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 36m
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 Barataria, 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.
+
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 Barataria, LA
This is one driving day of about 346.8 miles and 5h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Barataria, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 173.4 mi from Barataria, LA · 2h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
173 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 173.4 miles from Barataria, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$53.02 one way
$106.03 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
121 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $58.15 | $116.30 |
| premium | $4.61 | $62.94 | $125.89 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $77.05 | $154.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$53
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$78–$103
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 121.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 104 | 1 | $36.41 | $16.65 |
| Efficient EV | 86.7 | 0 | $30.35 | $13.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 138.7 | 1 | $48.55 | $22.20 |
Gas CO2
121 kg
EV CO2
41 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.
Destination
Bossier City, LA
Evening in Bossier City on Sunday
Local time
6:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
65°F
Newton, TX
173 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
1 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
5h 34m 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 Barataria, LA to Bossier City, LA covers 346.8 miles and takes about 5h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Privateer Boulevard, Fisherman Boulevard, Jean Lafitte Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 173.4 miles from Barataria, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $53.02 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 is a straightforward 5h 34m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Barataria, LA to Bossier City, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Barataria, LA to Bossier City, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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