Origin
Bossier City, LA
Afternoon in Bossier City on Sunday
Local time
3:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bossier City, LA to Jonesboro, LA
Drive Time
1h 42m
Distance
87.6 mi
141 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 35m
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6 AM
1h 43m
8 AM
1h 58m
10 AM
1h 48m
12 PM
1h 47m
3 PM
1h 49m
5 PM
1h 57m
8 PM
1h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bossier City, LA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
Traveling from Bossier City to Jonesboro covers 87.6 miles of Louisiana landscape, a journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 42 minutes. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion rather than an overnight trip. You can expect to spend approximately $12 on fuel for the one-way trek. Navigating through the Southeast region, you will rely on Delhi Street, Traffic Street, and the Purple Heart Recipients Highway to reach your destination. This route offers a straightforward connection between the two cities, making it a manageable choice for anyone looking to avoid the complexities of a multi-day itinerary.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
43.8 miles from Bossier City, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a hands-on experience behind the wheel, as this route is characterized by its turn-heavy, local nature rather than high-speed interstate cruising. With a highway share of 0%, you won't find yourself locked into long, monotonous stretches of heavy traffic. Instead, the longest uninterrupted segment is 0 miles on Delhi Street, meaning you should prepare for frequent adjustments and turns throughout the drive. This profile demands your full attention, as the road shifts constantly as you progress through the Louisiana countryside. It is an ideal path for drivers who prefer active navigation over the passive experience of a major freeway.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Delhi Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Bossier City, LA to Jonesboro, LA is easy. At 1h 42m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bossier City, LA to Jonesboro, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Traffic Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Purple Heart Recipients Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tarbutton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West California Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wesley Chaple Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Quitman Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Delhi Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bossier City, LA and Jonesboro, LA.
1
Start on Monroe Street
394 ft
·
16 sec
·
Monroe Street
2
Turn right onto Delhi Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Delhi Street
3
Turn left onto Traffic Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Traffic Street
4
Take the ramp left
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
5
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway
63 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
6
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
7
Keep slight right
161 ft
·
4 sec
8
Turn straight onto Tarbutton Road
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Tarbutton Road
9
Continue straight
2.1 mi
·
3 min
10
At the end of the road, turn left onto West California Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
West California Avenue
11
Turn right onto Wesley Chaple Road
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Wesley Chaple Road
12
Turn left
2.1 mi
·
2 min
13
Turn right onto Quitman Highway
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Quitman Highway
14
Continue on Main Street
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
15
Turn right onto North Allen Avenue
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
North Allen Avenue
16
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. Because there are no designated stops on this 87.6-mile route, consider fueling up in Bossier City before you head out to ensure your $12 budget covers the entire journey without worry. Keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of the roads means you should pace yourself carefully to avoid fatigue during the 1-hour and 42-minute drive. My best tip for this specific path is to keep your map navigation active at all times, as the reliance on local streets like Delhi and Traffic Street requires constant awareness of your upcoming turns.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43.8 miles from Bossier City, LA, or about 51m 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 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.8 miles or 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jonesboro, 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 87.6 miles and 1h 42m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.8 mi from Bossier City, LA · 51m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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 43.8 miles from Bossier City, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Jonesboro, LA
The final approach into Jonesboro, 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 Jonesboro, 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
$13.39 one way
$26.78 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $14.69 | $29.38 |
| premium | $4.61 | $15.90 | $31.80 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $19.46 | $38.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.20 | $4.20 |
| Efficient EV | 21.9 | 0 | $7.66 | $3.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35 | 0 | $12.26 | $5.61 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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
Jonesboro, LA
Afternoon in Jonesboro on Sunday
Local time
3:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
63°F
Garland, TX
44 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
1h 42m 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 Jonesboro, LA covers 87.6 miles and takes about 1h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Delhi Street, Traffic Street, Purple Heart Recipients Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.8 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 $13.39 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Bossier City, LA to Jonesboro, LA is easy. At 1h 42m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bossier City, LA to Jonesboro, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bossier City, LA to Jonesboro, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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