Origin
Bossier City, LA
Evening in Bossier City on Wednesday
Local time
6:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bossier City, LA to Lake Providence, LA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
3h 29m
Distance
171.4 mi
276 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 18m
★
6 AM
3h 30m
8 AM
3h 54m
10 AM
3h 38m
12 PM
3h 36m
3 PM
3h 40m
5 PM
3h 53m
8 PM
3h 22m
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 Lake Providence, LA covers 171.4 miles and takes about 3h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Delhi Street, Traffic Street, Purple Heart Recipients Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.89 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
85.7 miles from Bossier City, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 29m drive with frequent turns across 171.4 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.
Delhi Street 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Bossier City, LA to Lake Providence, LA is easy. At 3h 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bossier City, LA to Lake Providence, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi Street | — | — |
| Traffic Street | — | — |
| Purple Heart Recipients Highway | — | — |
| LA 17 | — | — |
| State Route 17 | — | — |
| Broadway Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Tensas Bayou Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Delhi Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bossier City, LA and Lake Providence, LA.
1
Start on Monroe Street
394 ft
·
16 sec
·
Monroe Street
2
Turn right onto Delhi Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Delhi Street
3
Turn left onto Traffic Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Traffic Street
4
Take the ramp left
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
5
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway
133 mi
·
2 hr 25 min
·
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
6
Take the exit slight right toward LA 17: Delhi, Winnsboro
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
LA 17: Delhi, Winnsboro
7
Turn left onto State Route 17
240 ft
·
10 sec
·
State Route 17
8
Continue on Broadway Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway Street
9
Continue on Main Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
10
Continue on State Route 17
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
State Route 17
11
Turn right
24 mi
·
41 min
12
Continue on Tensas Bayou Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Tensas Bayou Road
13
At the end of the road, turn right onto Lake Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Lake Street
14
Arrive at your destination
3 ft
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 85.7 miles from Bossier City, LA, or about 1h 44m 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 38 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 85.7 miles or 1h 44m 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lake Providence, 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 171.4 miles and 3h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 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 85.7 mi from Bossier City, LA · 1h 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
86 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 85.7 miles from Bossier City, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lake Providence, LA
The final approach into Lake Providence, 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 Lake Providence, 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
$25.89 one way
$51.77 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
60 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $28.42 | $56.83 |
| premium | $4.56 | $30.76 | $61.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $37.84 | $75.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51.4 | 0 | $18.00 | $8.23 |
| Efficient EV | 42.9 | 0 | $15.00 | $6.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 68.6 | 0 | $24.00 | $10.97 |
Gas CO2
60 kg
EV CO2
20 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
Lake Providence, LA
Evening in Lake Providence on Wednesday
Local time
6:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
88°F
Monroe, LA
86 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 29m 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 Lake Providence, LA covers 171.4 miles and takes about 3h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Delhi Street, Traffic Street, Purple Heart Recipients Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 85.7 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 $25.89 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Bossier City, LA to Lake Providence, LA is easy. At 3h 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bossier City, LA to Lake Providence, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bossier City, LA to Lake Providence, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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