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Trip from Bossier City, LA to Ringgold, LA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

56m

Distance

42.3 mi

68 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 52m ★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Bossier City, LA, LA

Bossier City, LA

Stephen Leonardi

Trip Overview

The drive from Bossier City, LA to Ringgold, LA covers 42.3 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Delhi Street, Traffic Street, Purple Heart Recipients Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.39 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

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

21.1 miles from Bossier City, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 56m drive with frequent turns across 42.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 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 Ringgold, LA is easy. At 56m 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 Ringgold, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Delhi Street
Traffic Street
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
Highway 157
Highway 3227
Highway 164
North Main Street
Mill Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Delhi Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bossier City, LA and Ringgold, 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

13 mi · 14 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway
6

Take the exit slight right

0.2 mi · 29 sec
7

Keep slight right

384 ft · 10 sec
8

Turn straight onto Highway 157

305 ft · 14 sec · Highway 157
9

Turn left onto Highway 3227

2.2 mi · 2 min · Highway 3227
10

At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 164

11 mi · 15 min · Highway 164
11

At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street

15 mi · 21 min · North Main Street
12

Turn left onto Mill Street

102 ft · 4 sec · Mill Street
13

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 21.1 miles from Bossier City, LA, or about 28m 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 42 miles or 56m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 21.1 miles or 28m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ringgold, LA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Bossier City, LA.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bossier City, LA

This is one driving day of about 42.3 miles and 56m.

At 42.3 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 21.1 mi from Bossier City, LA · 28m into the drive

Downtown Haughton, LA, LA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Haughton, LA

21 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

Palmetto, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Haughton, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.1 miles from Bossier City, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Ringgold, LA

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Ringgold, LA if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.39 one way

$12.78 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $7.01 $14.03
premium $4.56 $7.59 $15.18
diesel $5.61 $9.34 $18.68

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.7 0 $4.44 $2.03
Efficient EV 10.6 0 $3.70 $1.69
EV Truck/SUV 16.9 0 $5.92 $2.71

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Bossier City, LA

Late night in Bossier City on Thursday

Local time

12:01 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ringgold, LA

Late night in Ringgold on Thursday

Local time

12:01 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

56m 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 Ringgold, LA covers 42.3 miles and takes about 56m 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 21.1 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 $6.39 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 Ringgold, LA is easy. At 56m 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 Ringgold, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bossier City, LA to Ringgold, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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