Drive Time
5h 6m
Distance
336 mi
541 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$51
one way
Photo: Stephen Leonardi
The drive from Bayou Gauche, LA to Bossier City, LA covers 336 miles and takes about 5h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on WPA Road, Veterans Memorial Expressway, Young Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.37 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
168 miles from Bayou Gauche, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 33m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 6m drive with frequent turns across 336 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 6m 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 Bayou Gauche, LA to Bossier City, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WPA Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Veterans Memorial Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Young Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| St Etienne Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Fairfield Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ambassador Caffery Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Morgan Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest Evangeline Thruway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Bayou Gauche, LA and Bossier City, LA.
Start on Bayou Gauche Road
Turn left onto WPA Road
Continue on WPA Road
Turn left
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
Take the exit slight left toward Young Street
Continue on Young Street
Turn right onto St Etienne Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Fairfield Drive
Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway
Turn right onto South Morgan Avenue
Turn right onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway
Keep slight left
Turn left onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway
Continue on Southeast Evangeline Thruway
Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
Continue on 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 168 miles or 2h 33m 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 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bossier City, LA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Bayou Gauche, 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 Bayou Gauche, LA
This is one driving day of about 336 miles and 5h 6m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 168 mi from Bayou Gauche, LA · 2h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
168 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 168 miles from Bayou Gauche, 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
$51.37 one way
$102.73 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $56.34 | $112.68 |
| premium | $4.61 | $60.98 | $121.97 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $74.65 | $149.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 117.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 100.8 | 1 | $35.28 | $16.13 |
| Efficient EV | 84 | 0 | $29.40 | $13.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 134.4 | 1 | $47.04 | $21.50 |
Gas CO2
118 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (67% 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
Evening in Bayou Gauche on Saturday
Local time
6:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Bossier City on Saturday
Local time
6:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
68°F
Abbeville, LA
168 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
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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