Origin
Bossier City, LA
Late night in Bossier City on Friday
Local time
1:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bossier City, LA to Milton, LA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
4h
Distance
223.1 mi
359 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 48m
★
6 AM
4h 1m
8 AM
4h 27m
10 AM
4h 10m
12 PM
4h 7m
3 PM
4h 11m
5 PM
4h 25m
8 PM
3h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bossier City, LA
Stephen Leonardi
Milton, LA
Alberto Ramírez Sobrino
Trip Overview
The drive from Bossier City, LA to Milton, LA covers 223.1 miles and takes about 4h 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, Veterans Memorial Expressway, East Kaliste Saloom Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 197.9 miles on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.69 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
111.6 miles from Bossier City, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h. Total distance: 223.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (5%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h drive with frequent turns across 223.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 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 197.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Barksdale Boulevard.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 213.4 miles (East Kaliste Saloom Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 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
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward I 49 South: Alexandria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 49 South: Alexandria
6
213.4 mi into trip
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~3h 44m in
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East Kaliste Saloom Road
Turn right onto East Kaliste Saloom Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
219.5 mi into trip
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~3h 54m in
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East Broussard Road
Enter roundabout onto East Broussard Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
222 mi into trip
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~3h 58m in
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LA 92 / East Milton Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto LA 92 / East Milton Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 197.9 mi | 3h 22m |
| Veterans Memorial Expressway | 8.8 mi | 9m |
| East Kaliste Saloom Road | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| East Broussard Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Northwest Evangeline Thruway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| US 90 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Purple Heart Recipients Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| East Milton Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 197.9 mi, about 3h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bossier City, LA and Milton, 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
198 mi
·
3 hr 22 min
·
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
7
Continue on I 49; US 167
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
8
Continue on I 49; LA 182
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Northwest Evangeline Thruway
9
Continue on US 90; LA 182
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
US 90; LA 182
10
Turn right onto East Kaliste Saloom Road
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
East Kaliste Saloom Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Enter roundabout onto East Broussard Road
272 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Broussard Road
12
Continue on East Broussard Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
East Broussard Road
13
At end of road, turn right onto LA 92
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
East Milton Avenue
14
Turn left onto Espasie Drive
132 ft
·
5 sec
·
Espasie Drive
15
Arrive at destination
Espasie Drive
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 111.6 miles from Bossier City, LA, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 197.9 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 49 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 111.6 miles or 1h 56m 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 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Milton, 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 223.1 miles and 4h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 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 197.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 111.6 mi from Bossier City, LA · 1h 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
112 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 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 111.6 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 197.9 miles.
Arriving in Milton, LA
The final approach into Milton, 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 Milton, 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
$33.69 one way
$67.39 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
78 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $36.99 | $73.97 |
| premium | $4.56 | $40.04 | $80.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $49.26 | $98.52 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.15
Northwest Evangeline Thruway
(2.2 mi)
$0.15
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 66.9 | 0 | $23.43 | $10.71 |
| Efficient EV | 55.8 | 0 | $19.52 | $8.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 89.2 | 1 | $31.23 | $14.28 |
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Milton, LA
Late night in Milton on Friday
Local time
1:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
85°F
Alexandria, LA
112 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
11 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 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 Milton, LA covers 223.1 miles and takes about 4h 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, Veterans Memorial Expressway, East Kaliste Saloom Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 111.6 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 $33.69 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 straightforward 4h drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 213.4 miles (East Kaliste Saloom Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bossier City, LA to Milton, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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