Origin
Bossier City, LA
Afternoon in Bossier City on Tuesday
Local time
2:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bossier City, LA to Broussard, LA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 33m
Distance
183.9 mi
296 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 21m
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6 AM
3h 33m
8 AM
3h 58m
10 AM
3h 42m
12 PM
3h 40m
3 PM
3h 43m
5 PM
3h 57m
8 PM
3h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bossier City, LA
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Broussard, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bossier City, LA to Broussard, LA covers 183.9 miles and takes about 3h 33m 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, Southwest Main Street, State Route 107 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 152.2 miles on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.77 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
92 miles from Bossier City, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 33m drive with frequent turns across 183.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 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 152.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Barksdale Boulevard.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Bossier City, LA to Broussard, LA is easy. At 3h 33m with 9% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Barksdale Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 154.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 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
4
1.8 mi into trip
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~3m in
Take the exit toward I 49 South: Alexandria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 49 South: Alexandria
4
154.9 mi into trip
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~2h 40m in
Take the exit toward LA 115: Bunkie
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward LA 115: Bunkie
5
160.7 mi into trip
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~2h 51m in
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LA 115 / South Lexington Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto LA 115 / South Lexington Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
160.9 mi into trip
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~2h 51m in
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LA 115 / Church Street
Turn right onto LA 115 / Church Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 152.2 mi | 2h 35m |
| Southwest Main Street | 10.2 mi | 15m |
| State Route 107 | 7.4 mi | 13m |
| LA 107 | 5 mi | 12m |
| Highway 115 West | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Macarthur Street | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Purple Heart Recipients Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Church Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 152.2 mi, about 2h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bossier City, LA and Broussard, LA.
1
Start on Monroe Street
78 ft
·
4 sec
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Monroe Street
2
Turn right onto Barksdale Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
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Barksdale Boulevard
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
4
Merge onto I 20; US 71
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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Purple Heart Recipients Highway
5
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 49 South: Alexandria
6
Continue on I 49
152 mi
·
2 hr 35 min
·
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward LA 115: Bunkie
8
Turn left onto LA 115
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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Macarthur Street
9
Continue on LA 115
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Highway 115 West
10
Continue on LA 115
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Macarthur Street
11
At end of road, turn left onto LA 115
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
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South Lexington Avenue
12
Turn right onto LA 115
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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Church Street
13
Turn right onto US 71; LA 29
10 mi
·
15 min
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Southwest Main Street
14
Turn left onto LA 107
269 ft
·
7 sec
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State Route 107
15
Continue on LA 107
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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Lodge Lin Road
16
Turn left onto LA 107
5.0 mi
·
12 min
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LA 107
17
At end of road, turn left onto LA 107
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 107
18
Continue on LA 107
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 107
19
Continue on LA 107
4.0 mi
·
7 min
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State Route 107
20
Turn left onto Barron Road
395 ft
·
17 sec
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Barron Road
21
Arrive at destination
Barron Road
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 92 miles from Bossier City, LA, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 152.2 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 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92 miles or 1h 36m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Broussard, 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.
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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 Bossier City, LA
This is one driving day of about 183.9 miles and 3h 33m.
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 152.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 92 mi from Bossier City, LA · 1h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
92 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 92 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 152.2 miles.
Arriving in Broussard, LA
The final approach into Broussard, 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 Broussard, 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
$27.77 one way
$55.55 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $30.49 | $60.98 |
| premium | $4.56 | $33.01 | $66.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.60 | $81.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.2 | 0 | $19.31 | $8.83 |
| Efficient EV | 46 | 0 | $16.09 | $7.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.6 | 0 | $25.75 | $11.77 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% 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
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Broussard, LA
Afternoon in Broussard on Tuesday
Local time
2:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
3h 33m 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.
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 Broussard, LA covers 183.9 miles and takes about 3h 33m 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, Southwest Main Street, State Route 107. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 92 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 $27.77 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.
The drive from Bossier City, LA to Broussard, LA is easy. At 3h 33m with 9% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Barksdale Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 154.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Bossier City, LA to Broussard, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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