Origin
Bossier City, LA
Morning in Bossier City on Wednesday
Local time
7:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bossier City, LA to Amelia, LA
Data updated 5 hours ago
Drive Time
5h 11m
Distance
286.3 mi
461 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 58m
★
6 AM
5h 12m
8 AM
5h 39m
10 AM
5h 21m
12 PM
5h 19m
3 PM
5h 23m
5 PM
5h 38m
8 PM
5h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bossier City, LA
Stephen Leonardi
Amelia, LA
Israyosoy S.
Trip Overview
The drive from Bossier City, LA to Amelia, LA covers 286.3 miles and takes about 5h 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, US 90, Veterans Memorial Expressway 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 $43.24 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
143.2 miles from Bossier City, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 28m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 5h 11m drive with frequent turns across 286.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 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. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Barksdale Boulevard.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 286.3 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Barksdale Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 221.8 miles (LA 92-1 / Young Street): Navigation decision point; at 223 miles (US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 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
5
221.8 mi into trip
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~3h 58m in
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LA 92-1 / Young Street
At end of road, turn left onto LA 92-1 / Young Street
Navigation decision point
5
223 mi into trip
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~4h in
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US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
223.2 mi into trip
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~4h in
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US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
285.9 mi into trip
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~5h 10m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | 197.9 mi | 3h 22m |
| US 90 | 67.1 mi | 1h 15m |
| Veterans Memorial Expressway | 10.6 mi | 11m |
| Northwest Evangeline Thruway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| North Morgan Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Ambassador Caffery Parkway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Purple Heart Recipients Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| St Etienne Road | 1 mi | 4m |
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 Amelia, LA.
1
Start on Monroe Street
78 ft
·
4 sec
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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
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
US 90; LA 182
10
Turn right onto North Morgan Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Morgan Avenue
11
Turn left onto LA 3073
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Ambassador Caffery Parkway
12
Turn right onto East Fairfield Drive
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
East Fairfield Drive
13
Turn left onto St Etienne Road
1.0 mi
·
4 min
·
St Etienne Road
14
At end of road, turn left onto LA 92-1
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
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Young Street
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 92-1
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
16
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
17
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
18
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
20
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
61 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
US 90
21
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
22
Keep slight right at fork
174 ft
·
4 sec
23
Turn straight onto PR 4
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Lake Palourde Bypass Road
24
Turn left
458 ft
·
20 sec
25
Turn slight left onto Barrow Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Barrow Street
26
At end of road, turn right onto PR 35
82 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lake Palourde Road
27
Arrive at destination
PR 35
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 143.2 miles from Bossier City, LA, or about 2h 28m 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 80 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 143.2 miles or 2h 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 4h 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Amelia, 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 286.3 miles and 5h 11m.
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 197.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 143.2 mi from Bossier City, LA · 2h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
143 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 143.2 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 Amelia, LA
The final approach into Amelia, 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 Amelia, 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
$43.24 one way
$86.48 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
100 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $47.46 | $94.93 |
| premium | $4.56 | $51.39 | $102.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $63.21 | $126.42 |
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
$43
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 100.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 85.9 | 1 | $30.06 | $13.74 |
| Efficient EV | 71.6 | 0 | $25.05 | $11.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 114.5 | 1 | $40.08 | $18.32 |
Gas CO2
100 kg
EV CO2
33 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.
Destination
Amelia, LA
Morning in Amelia on Wednesday
Local time
7:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Jasper, TX
143 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
8 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
5h 11m 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 Amelia, LA covers 286.3 miles and takes about 5h 11m 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, US 90, Veterans Memorial Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 143.2 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 $43.24 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 286.3 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Barksdale Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 221.8 miles (LA 92-1 / Young Street): Navigation decision point; at 223 miles (US 90 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Bossier City, LA to Amelia, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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