Drive Time
2h 11m
Distance
124.2 mi
200 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
Photo: Maive & Nahuel Fotografía
The drive from Bossier City, LA to Alexandria, LA covers 124.2 miles and takes about 2h 11m 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, Purple Heart Recipients Highway, Jackson Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 120.3 miles on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.99 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
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
62.1 miles from Bossier City, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 11m drive with frequent turns across 124.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Barksdale Boulevard.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Bossier City, LA to Alexandria, LA is easy. At 2h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 122.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Barksdale Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward I 49 South: Alexandria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Take the exit toward Elliott Street, Downtown Alexandria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto US 165 BUS / Jackson Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Murray Street
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 120.3 mi | 2h 3m |
| Purple Heart Recipients Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Jackson Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Barksdale Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Thorn Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 4th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Murray Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Monroe Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bossier City, LA and Alexandria, LA.
Start on Monroe Street
Turn right onto Barksdale Boulevard
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 20; US 71
Take the exit
Continue on I 49
Take the exit
Continue on Thorn Road
Turn left onto US 165 BUS
Turn right onto 4th Street
Turn left onto Murray Street
Arrive at destination
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.
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 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.1 miles or 1h 5m 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 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alexandria, LA than in the middle of the route.
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 124.2 miles and 2h 11m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.1 mi from Bossier City, LA · 1h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 62.1 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 120.3 miles.
The final approach into Alexandria, 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 Alexandria, 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.
Regular Gas
$18.99 one way
$37.97 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $20.83 | $41.65 |
| premium | $4.61 | $22.54 | $45.08 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $27.59 | $55.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.3 | 0 | $13.04 | $5.96 |
| Efficient EV | 31.1 | 0 | $10.87 | $4.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.7 | 0 | $17.39 | $7.95 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (65% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Bossier City on Sunday
Local time
3:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Alexandria on Sunday
Local time
3:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
89°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
65°F
Tyler, TX
62 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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