Trip from Batchelor, LA to Bossier City, LA

Drive Time

3h 2m

Distance

191.6 mi

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

Trip Overview

The drive from Batchelor, LA to Bossier City, LA covers 191.6 miles and takes about 3h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on State Route 419, Gayden Road, State Route 3170 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.02 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

95.8 miles from Batchelor, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 2m drive with frequent turns across 191.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 419 is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Route 419 Unavailable Refreshing
Gayden Road Unavailable Refreshing
State Route 3170 Unavailable Refreshing
Highway 3170 Unavailable Refreshing
I 49 Unavailable Refreshing
I 49 North Unavailable Refreshing
I 20 Unavailable Refreshing
I 20 East Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: State Route 419 — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on State Route 419

197 ft · 9 sec · State Route 419
2

Turn left onto Gayden Road

53 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Gayden Road
3

Turn left onto State Route 3170

1.6 mi · 2 min · State Route 3170
4

Continue on Highway 3170

3.9 mi · 5 min · Highway 3170
5

Turn right

3.8 mi · 4 min
6

Take the ramp slight right toward I 49, US 167 North: Opelousas, Alexandria

0.2 mi · 27 sec · I 49, US 167 North: Opelousas, Alexandria
7

Keep slight right to continue on I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria

126 mi · 2 hr 9 min · I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
8

Keep slight right to continue on I 20: Dallas, Monroe

0.2 mi · 29 sec · I 20: Dallas, Monroe
9

Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Monroe

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 20 East: Monroe
10

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway

1.5 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway
11

Take the exit slight right toward Traffic Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Traffic Street
12

Continue on Barksdale Boulevard

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Barksdale Boulevard
13

Turn left onto Monroe Street

79 ft · 3 sec · Monroe Street
14

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 95.8 miles from Batchelor, LA, or about 1h 31m 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 16m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 95.8 miles or 1h 31m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 29m

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 Batchelor, 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 Batchelor, LA

This is one driving day of about 191.6 miles and 3h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Batchelor, 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 95.8 mi from Batchelor, LA · 1h 31m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tyler, TX

96 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

Tyler, TX

Fuel and coffee

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

Tyler, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 95.8 miles from Batchelor, 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

$26.02 one way

$52.05 round trip

$3.45/gal 25.4 MPG avg 67 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.85 $29.04 $58.08
premium $4.15 $31.30 $62.61
diesel $3.75 $28.29 $56.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 67 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 57.5 0 $20.12 $9.20
Efficient EV 47.9 0 $16.76 $7.66
EV Truck/SUV 76.6 0 $26.82 $12.26

Gas CO2

67 kg

EV CO2

22 kg (67% 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

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Batchelor, LA

Late night in Batchelor on Saturday

Local time

5:25 AM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Forecast unavailable right now

CDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Bossier City, LA

Late night in Bossier City on Saturday

Local time

5:25 AM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Forecast unavailable right now

CDT Live mapsof forecast

Along the Route

65°F

Tyler, TX

96 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

3h 2m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Batchelor, LA to Bossier City, LA covers 191.6 miles and takes about 3h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 419, Gayden Road, State Route 3170. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 95.8 miles from Batchelor, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.02 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

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