Origin
Bossier City, LA
Afternoon in Bossier City on Wednesday
Local time
2:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bossier City, LA to Lafayette, LA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 58m
Distance
212.2 mi
342 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 47m
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6 AM
2h 58m
8 AM
3h 21m
10 AM
3h 6m
12 PM
3h 4m
3 PM
3h 7m
5 PM
3h 20m
8 PM
2h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bossier City, LA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from Bossier City, LA to Lafayette, LA covers 212.2 miles and takes about 2h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Barksdale Boulevard, Purple Heart Recipients Highway, I 49 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.05 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
106.1 miles from Bossier City, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 58m drive with frequent turns across 212.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Barksdale Boulevard 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 58m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bossier City, LA to Lafayette, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Barksdale Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Purple Heart Recipients Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 49 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Veterans Memorial Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northwest Evangeline Thruway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jefferson Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rue Jefferson | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Barksdale Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bossier City, LA and Lafayette, LA.
1
Start on Monroe Street
79 ft
·
5 sec
·
Monroe Street
2
Turn right onto Barksdale Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Barksdale Boulevard
3
Take the ramp slight left
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
4
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 49 South: Alexandria
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 49 South: Alexandria
6
Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
198 mi
·
3 hr 22 min
·
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
7
Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
8
Continue on Northwest Evangeline Thruway
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Northwest Evangeline Thruway
9
Turn right onto Jefferson Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Jefferson Boulevard
10
Continue on Rue Jefferson
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
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Rue Jefferson
11
Turn right onto Rue Vermilion Ouest
335 ft
·
17 sec
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Rue Vermilion Ouest
12
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 106.1 miles from Bossier City, LA, or about 1h 29m 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 80 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.1 miles or 1h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lafayette, 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 212.2 miles and 2h 58m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 106.1 mi from Bossier City, LA · 1h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
106 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
Arriving in Lafayette, LA
The final approach into Lafayette, 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 Lafayette, LA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.05 one way
$64.09 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
74 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $35.18 | $70.36 |
| premium | $4.56 | $38.09 | $76.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $46.85 | $93.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 63.7 | 0 | $22.28 | $10.19 |
| Efficient EV | 53.1 | 0 | $18.57 | $8.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 84.9 | 1 | $29.71 | $13.58 |
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (66% 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
Lafayette, LA
Afternoon in Lafayette on Wednesday
Local time
2:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
15 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
2h 58m 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 Lafayette, LA covers 212.2 miles and takes about 2h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Barksdale Boulevard, Purple Heart Recipients Highway, I 49 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 106.1 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 $32.05 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 58m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bossier City, LA to Lafayette, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bossier City, LA to Lafayette, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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