Trip from Bossier City, LA to Waggaman, LA

Drive Time

6h 7m

Distance

326.8 mi

526 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$50

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

5h 55m ★

6 AM

6h 8m

8 AM

6h 34m

10 AM

6h 17m

12 PM

6h 14m

3 PM

6h 18m

5 PM

6h 32m

8 PM

6h 0m

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

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Bossier City, LA

Stephen Leonardi

Waggaman, LA

Richy Dannielz

Trip Overview

The drive from Bossier City, LA to Waggaman, LA covers 326.8 miles and takes about 6h 7m 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, I 10, US 190 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 186.4 miles on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.96 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

163.4 miles from Bossier City, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 49m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Bossier City, LA to Waggaman, LA covers 326.8 miles and takes about 6h 7m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

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 186.4 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.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 326.8 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 189 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 189.6 miles (US 190): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Barksdale Boulevard

Turn right onto Barksdale Boulevard

Navigation decision point

189 mi into trip | ~3h 15m in

Take the exit toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas

189.6 mi into trip | ~3h 16m in | US 190

Merge onto US 190

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

317.7 mi into trip | ~5h 50m in

Take the exit toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 226 Toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge

317.8 mi into trip | ~5h 50m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridg...

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Bossier City, LA to Waggaman, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Opelousas along the way.

Opelousas

189 mi in | ~3h 15m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway	186.4 mi	3h 10m
I 10	74.7 mi	1h 25m
US 190	49.5 mi	1h 3m
LA 415 Spur	3.6 mi	5m
Huey P. Long Bridge	2.5 mi	3m
LA 18	2.3 mi	4m
South Clearview Parkway	2.1 mi	3m
Clearview Parkway	1.5 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway — 186.4 mi, about 3h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Monroe Street

79 ft · 5 sec · Monroe Street

Turn right onto Barksdale Boulevard

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Barksdale Boulevard

Take the ramp slight left

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway

1.4 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway

Take the exit slight right toward I 49 South: Alexandria

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 49 South: Alexandria

Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

186 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas

0.5 mi · 1 min · US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas

Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East: Baton Rouge

361 ft · 10 sec · US 190 East: Baton Rouge

Merge slight right

49 mi · 1 hr 3 min

Keep slight right

3.6 mi · 5 min

Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge

0.3 mi · 37 sec · I 10 East: Baton Rouge

Merge slight left

75 mi · 1 hr 25 min

Take the exit slight right toward Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Clearview Parkway, Huey Long Bridge

Keep slight right to continue on Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridge

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Clearview Parkway South, Huey Long Bridge

Merge slight left onto Clearview Parkway

1.5 mi · 3 min · Clearview Parkway

Continue on South Clearview Parkway

2.1 mi · 3 min · South Clearview Parkway

Continue on Huey P. Long Bridge

2.5 mi · 3 min · Huey P. Long Bridge

Continue straight

2.3 mi · 4 min

Turn left onto Avondale Garden Road

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Avondale Garden Road

Continue on Gambino Road

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Gambino Road

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 163.4 miles from Bossier City, LA, or about 2h 49m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 186.4 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 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 163.4 miles or 2h 49m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 54m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Bossier City, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 326.8 miles and 6h 7m.

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 186.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 163.4 mi from Bossier City, LA · 2h 49m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newton, TX

163 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

Tyler, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jasper, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 163.4 miles from Bossier City, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 186.4 miles.

Arriving in Waggaman, LA

The final approach into Waggaman, 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 Waggaman, 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

$49.96 one way

$99.92 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 114 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$54.80	$109.59
premium	$4.61	$59.31	$118.63
diesel	$5.64	$72.60	$145.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$50

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$75–$100

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 114.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	98	1	$34.31	$15.69
Efficient EV	81.7	0	$28.60	$13.07
EV Truck/SUV	130.7	1	$45.75	$20.92

Gas CO2

114 kg

EV CO2

38 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Bossier City, LA

Late night in Bossier City on Monday

Local time

4:01 AM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Waggaman, LA

Late night in Waggaman on Monday

Local time

4:01 AM

CDT

Current temp

85°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

65°F

Newton, TX

163 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

19 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

6h 7m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 Waggaman, LA covers 326.8 miles and takes about 6h 7m 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, I 10, US 190. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 163.4 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 $49.96 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

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.

On the drive from Bossier City, LA to Waggaman, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Opelousas along the way.

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Trip from Bossier City, LA to Waggaman, LA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Waggaman, LA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Bossier City, LA

Waggaman, LA

Same local time

19 degrees warmer at arrival

6h 7m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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