Origin
Bossier City, LA
Morning in Bossier City on Saturday
Local time
7:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bossier City, LA to Arcadia, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
50.2 mi
81 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bossier City, LA
Stephen Leonardi
Arcadia, LA
Perry Z
Trip Overview
The drive from Bossier City, LA to Arcadia, LA covers 50.2 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Purple Heart Recipients Highway, US 80, Homer-Arcadia Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 47.3 miles on Purple Heart Recipients Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 50.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (3%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 57m drive with frequent turns across 50.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Purple Heart Recipients Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 47.3 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 around 0.1 miles in near Delhi Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 57m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Delhi Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Traffic Street): Navigation decision point; at 47.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Delhi Street
Turn right onto Delhi Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Traffic Street
Turn left onto Traffic Street
Navigation decision point
5
47.8 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward LA 9: Homer, Arcadia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward LA 9: Homer, Arcadia
6
48 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Keep slight right at fork toward LA 9 South: Arcadia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward LA 9 South: Arcadia
6
50.2 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Recipients Highway | 47.3 mi | 51m |
| US 80 | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Homer-Arcadia Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Delhi Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Traffic Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| State Route 9 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Monroe Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hazel Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
— 47.3 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bossier City, LA and Arcadia, LA.
1
Start on Monroe Street
394 ft
·
15 sec
·
Monroe Street
2
Turn right onto Delhi Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Delhi Street
3
Turn left onto Traffic Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Traffic Street
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
5
Merge onto I 20; US 71
47 mi
·
51 min
·
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward LA 9: Homer, Arcadia
7
Keep slight right at fork
379 ft
·
9 sec
Toward LA 9 South: Arcadia
8
Turn straight onto LA 9
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Homer-Arcadia Highway
9
Turn right onto LA 9
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
State Route 9
10
Continue on US 80; LA 9
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
US 80; LA 9
11
Turn right onto US 80 Truck; LA 151
315 ft
·
16 sec
·
Hazel Street
12
Turn left onto US 80
191 ft
·
12 sec
·
1st Street
13
Turn sharp left
147 ft
·
5 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.1 mi from Bossier City, LA · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.1 miles from Bossier City, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Arcadia, LA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Arcadia, 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
$7.58 one way
$15.16 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.32 | $16.65 |
| premium | $4.56 | $9.01 | $18.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.08 | $22.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.27 | $2.41 |
| Efficient EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.39 | $2.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.03 | $3.21 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Arcadia, LA
Morning in Arcadia on Saturday
Local time
7:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Sibley, LA
25 mi in
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
21 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
57m 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 Arcadia, LA covers 50.2 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Purple Heart Recipients Highway, US 80, Homer-Arcadia Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 25.1 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 $7.58 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.
This is a straightforward 57m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Delhi Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Traffic Street): Navigation decision point; at 47.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Bossier City, LA to Arcadia, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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