Origin
Bossier City, LA
Afternoon in Bossier City on Sunday
Local time
2:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bossier City, LA to Abita Springs, LA
Drive Time
5h 54m
Distance
317.9 mi
512 km
Drive Score
10/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 41m
★
6 AM
5h 54m
8 AM
6h 20m
10 AM
6h 4m
12 PM
6h 1m
3 PM
6h 5m
5 PM
6h 19m
8 PM
5h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bossier City, LA
Stephen Leonardi
Abita Springs, LA
Emilio Sánchez Hernández
Trip Overview
The drive from Bossier City, LA to Abita Springs, LA covers 317.9 miles and takes about 5h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, West Florida Republic Parkway, US 190 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 186.4 miles on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.60 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
159 miles from Bossier City, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 44m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Bossier City, LA to Abita Springs, LA covers 317.9 miles and takes about 5h 54m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 186.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Barksdale Boulevard.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 317.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Barksdale Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 189 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 189.6 miles (US 190): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Barksdale Boulevard
Turn right onto Barksdale Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
189 mi into trip
|
~3h 15m in
Take the exit toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
6
189.6 mi into trip
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~3h 16m in
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US 190
Merge onto US 190
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
250.6 mi into trip
|
~4h 35m in
Take the exit toward I 12 East: Hammond
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 159
Toward I 12 East: Hammond
8
309.7 mi into trip
|
~5h 40m in
Take the exit toward LA 21: Covington, Madisonville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 59
Toward LA 21: Covington, Madisonville
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Bossier City, LA to Abita Springs, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Opelousas along the way.
Opelousas
189 mi in
|
~3h 15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 186.4 mi | 3h 10m |
| West Florida Republic Parkway | 58.4 mi | 1h 3m |
| US 190 | 49.5 mi | 1h 3m |
| I 10 | 7.6 mi | 9m |
| LA 415 Spur | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Highway 36 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| South Tyler Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Purple Heart Recipients Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 186.4 mi, about 3h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bossier City, LA and Abita Springs, LA.
1
Start on Monroe Street
78 ft
·
4 sec
·
Monroe Street
2
Turn right onto Barksdale Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Barksdale Boulevard
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
4
Merge onto I 20; US 71
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
5
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 49 South: Alexandria
6
Continue on I 49
186 mi
·
3 hr 10 min
·
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
8
Keep slight left at fork
362 ft
·
9 sec
Toward US 190 East: Baton Rouge
9
Merge onto US 190
49 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
US 190
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto LA 415 Spur
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
LA 415 Spur
11
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge
12
Merge onto I 10
7.6 mi
·
9 min
·
I 10
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 159
Toward I 12 East: Hammond
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
14
Continue on I 12
58 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
West Florida Republic Parkway
Use the none lane.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 59
Toward LA 21: Covington, Madisonville
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn left onto LA 21
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 21
17
Turn straight onto LA 21
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
South Tyler Street
Use the none lane.
18
Turn right onto US 190 Business; LA 21
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
West 21st Avenue
19
Keep slight right at fork
89 ft
·
1 sec
20
Turn slight right onto US 190 Business; LA 21
370 ft
·
7 sec
·
East 21st Avenue
21
Continue on US 190 Business; LA 21
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Boston Street
22
Continue on LA 21
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Military Road
23
Turn right onto LA 36
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Covington Highway
24
Continue on LA 36
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Highway 36
25
Enter roundabout onto LA 59
26 ft
·
0 sec
·
LA 59
26
Continue on LA 59
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
LA 59
27
Arrive at destination
LA 59
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 159 miles from Bossier City, LA, or about 2h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 186.4 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 159 miles or 2h 44m 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 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Abita Springs, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bossier City, 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 Bossier City, LA
This is one driving day of about 317.9 miles and 5h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bossier City, 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 Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway for about 186.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 159 mi from Bossier City, LA · 2h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
159 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 159 miles from Bossier City, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 186.4 miles.
Arriving in Abita Springs, LA
The final approach into Abita Springs, 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 Abita Springs, 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
$48.60 one way
$97.20 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
111 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $53.30 | $106.61 |
| premium | $4.61 | $57.70 | $115.40 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $70.63 | $141.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 111.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 95.4 | 1 | $33.38 | $15.26 |
| Efficient EV | 79.5 | 0 | $27.82 | $12.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 127.2 | 1 | $44.51 | $20.35 |
Gas CO2
111 kg
EV CO2
37 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.
Destination
Abita Springs, LA
Afternoon in Abita Springs on Sunday
Local time
2:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
66°F
Jasper, TX
159 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
5h 54m 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 Bossier City, LA to Abita Springs, LA covers 317.9 miles and takes about 5h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, West Florida Republic Parkway, US 190. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 159 miles from Bossier City, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $48.60 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 demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 317.9 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Barksdale Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 189 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 189.6 miles (US 190): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Bossier City, LA to Abita Springs, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Opelousas along the way.
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