Origin
Bossier City, LA
Afternoon in Bossier City on Friday
Local time
2:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bossier City, LA to Carlyss, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 3m
Distance
200.8 mi
323 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 50m
★
6 AM
4h 3m
8 AM
4h 29m
10 AM
4h 12m
12 PM
4h 10m
3 PM
4h 14m
5 PM
4h 28m
8 PM
3h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bossier City, LA
Stephen Leonardi
Carlyss, LA
Perry Z
Trip Overview
This 200.8-mile journey from Bossier City to Carlyss, Louisiana, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 4 hours and 3 minutes. You'll primarily navigate Barksdale Boulevard and the Purple Heart Recipients Highway before merging onto I-49 South. With a projected fuel cost of around $30, this drive is an economical choice for a day trip. The route offers a turn-heavy local feel, making it a more engaging drive than a simple interstate cruise. Since it's a manageable distance, you have the flexibility to depart when it suits you best.
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
100.4 miles from Bossier City, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 55m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 3m. Total distance: 200.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a driving experience characterized by frequent turns rather than long stretches of highway. With 0% highway share, this route emphasizes local roads and city streets for its entirety. The profile is distinctly 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating through towns and along less direct paths for the full 200.8 miles. There isn't a 'longest stretch' of uninterrupted driving to note, as the nature of the route is a continuous series of directional changes and intersections. This drive will likely feel more like exploring backroads than a high-speed transit.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 36 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 56.9 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.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 200.8 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 118.1 miles (US 171; LA 8 / North 6th Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 140.3 miles (US 171; US 190 / West 1st Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 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
118.1 mi into trip
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~2h 16m in
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US 171; LA 8 / North 6th Street
Enter roundabout onto US 171; LA 8 / North 6th Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
140.3 mi into trip
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~2h 47m in
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US 171; US 190 / West 1st Street
Turn left onto US 171; US 190 / West 1st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
197 mi into trip
|
~3h 56m in
Take the exit toward LA 1256: Sulphur, Cameron
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 20
Toward LA 1256: Sulphur, Cameron
5
197.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 57m in
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Ruth Street
Turn left onto Ruth Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 56.9 mi | 59m |
| Highway 171 | 37.5 mi | 43m |
| Fisher Road | 21.4 mi | 25m |
| LA 6 | 14.4 mi | 16m |
| Main Street | 12.9 mi | 17m |
| I 10 | 11.7 mi | 14m |
| Shreveport Highway | 11.1 mi | 13m |
| LA 485 | 10.4 mi | 14m |
Longest stretch:
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 56.9 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bossier City, LA and Carlyss, 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
57 mi
·
59 min
·
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
8
Turn slight right
202 ft
·
4 sec
9
Turn right onto LA 485
501 ft
·
10 sec
·
State Route 485
10
Continue on LA 485
10 mi
·
14 min
·
LA 485
11
At end of road, turn right onto LA 6
14 mi
·
16 min
·
LA 6
12
Turn left onto Martin Luther King Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Martin Luther King Drive
13
Continue on Martin Luther King Drive
47 ft
·
8 sec
·
Martin Luther King Drive
14
Turn left onto Fisher Road
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Fisher Road
15
At end of road, turn left onto US 171
21 mi
·
24 min
·
Fisher Road
16
Continue on US 171
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Shreveport Highway
17
Continue on US 171
239 ft
·
3 sec
·
Shreveport Highway
18
Enter roundabout onto US 171; LA 8
135 ft
·
1 sec
·
North 6th Street
19
Continue on US 171; LA 8
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North 6th Street
20
Merge onto US 171
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South 5th Street
21
Keep slight right at fork onto US 171
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
South 5th Street
22
Continue on US 171
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Main Street
23
Continue on US 171
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Johnny B Hall Memorial Highway
24
Continue on US 171
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
North Pine Street
25
Turn left onto US 171; US 190
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West 1st Street
Use the left lane.
26
Continue on US 171; US 190
38 mi
·
43 min
·
Highway 171
27
Continue on US 171
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Martin Luther King Highway
28
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
29
Merge onto I 10
12 mi
·
14 min
·
I 10
30
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 20
Toward LA 1256: Sulphur, Cameron
31
Keep slight left at fork
172 ft
·
6 sec
32
Turn left onto Ruth Street
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Ruth Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
33
Continue on LA 1256
127 ft
·
2 sec
·
LA 1256
34
Continue on LA 1256
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
LA 1256
Use the straight lane.
35
Continue on LA 27; LA 108
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Louisiana Highway 27
Use the left lane.
36
Arrive at destination
LA 27; LA 108
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour duration and local road nature of this 200.8-mile trip, starting earlier in the day will give you ample time to reach Carlyss without feeling rushed. While the fuel cost is estimated at a reasonable $30, be mindful of the numerous turns, which can consume fuel more quickly than steady highway driving. Plan for at least one stop to break up the drive and refuel if necessary, especially since there's no significant highway stretch to rely on for consistent speed. Keep an eye out for local traffic patterns, as the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests you'll be sharing the road with a variety of vehicles in populated areas.
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 100.4 miles from Bossier City, LA, or about 1h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 56.9 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 44 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.4 miles or 1h 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Carlyss, 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 200.8 miles and 4h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 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 56.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 100.4 mi from Bossier City, LA · 1h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
100 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 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 100.4 miles from Bossier City, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Carlyss, LA
The final approach into Carlyss, 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 Carlyss, 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
$30.33 one way
$60.65 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $33.29 | $66.58 |
| premium | $4.56 | $36.04 | $72.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $44.33 | $88.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.2 | 0 | $21.08 | $9.64 |
| Efficient EV | 50.2 | 0 | $17.57 | $8.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80.3 | 1 | $28.11 | $12.85 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Carlyss, LA
Afternoon in Carlyss on Friday
Local time
2:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°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
14 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
4h 3m 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 Carlyss, LA covers 200.8 miles and takes about 4h 3m 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, Highway 171, Fisher Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 100.4 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 $30.33 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 19 significant decision points across 200.8 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 118.1 miles (US 171; LA 8 / North 6th Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 140.3 miles (US 171; US 190 / West 1st Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bossier City, LA to Carlyss, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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