The drive from Bossier City, LA to Leonville, LA covers 198.9 miles and takes about 3h 32m 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, State Route 31, Purple Heart Recipients Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 187.5 miles on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.04 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
99.4 miles from Bossier City, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 43m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 32m. Total distance: 198.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 32m drive with frequent turns across 198.9 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.
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 187.5 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Barksdale Boulevard.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bossier City, LA to Leonville, LA is easy. At 3h 32m with 4% 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 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (I 20; US 71 / Purple Heart Recipients Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Barksdale Boulevard
Turn right onto Barksdale Boulevard
Navigation decision point
3
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|I 20; US 71 / Purple Heart Recipients Highway
Merge onto I 20; US 71 / Purple Heart Recipients Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
1.8 mi into trip|~3m in
Take the exit toward I 49 South: Alexandria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 49 South: Alexandria
4
190.2 mi into trip|~3h 16m in
Take the exit toward LA 31: Creswell Lane
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward LA 31: Creswell Lane
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
187.5 mi
3h 11m
State Route 31
7.7 mi
13m
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
1.4 mi
2m
Cresswell Lane
0.4 mi
<1m
Creswell Lane
0.4 mi
<1m
Barksdale Boulevard
0.2 mi
<1m
Monroe Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Oscar Rivette Street
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Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 187.5 mi, about 3h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bossier City, LA and Leonville, LA.
1
Start on Monroe Street
78 ft·4 sec·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
188 mi·3 hr 11 min·Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward LA 31: Creswell Lane
8
Turn left onto LA 31
0.4 mi·50 sec·Creswell Lane
9
Continue on LA 31
0.4 mi·45 sec·Cresswell Lane
10
Continue on LA 31
0.7 mi·1 min·State Route 31
11
Continue on LA 31
7.0 mi·12 min·State Route 31
12
Arrive at destination
LA 3254
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 99.4 miles from Bossier City, LA, or about 1h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 187.5 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 44 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.4 miles or 1h 43m 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 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Leonville, 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 198.9 miles and 3h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 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 187.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 99.4 mi from Bossier City, LA
· 1h 43m into the drive
The midpoint is around 99.4 miles from Bossier City, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 187.5 miles.
Arriving in Leonville, LA
The final approach into Leonville, 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 Leonville, 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Cane River Creole National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The Cane River region is home to a unique culture; the Creoles. Generations of the same families of workers, enslaved and tenant, and owners lived on these lands for over 200 years. The park tells the...
5 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 82.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.04 one way
$60.08 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg70 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$32.98
$65.95
premium
$4.56
$35.70
$71.40
diesel
$5.61
$43.91
$87.83
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
59.7
0
$20.88
$9.55
Efficient EV
49.7
0
$17.40
$7.96
EV Truck/SUV
79.6
0
$27.85
$12.73
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Bossier City, LA
Morning
in Bossier City on Saturday
Local time
9:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Leonville, LA
Morning
in Leonville on Saturday
Local time
9:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
85°F
Alexandria, LA
99 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
17 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 32m 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 Leonville, LA covers 198.9 miles and takes about 3h 32m 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, State Route 31, Purple Heart Recipients Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 99.4 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 $30.04 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 Leonville, LA is easy. At 3h 32m with 4% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Barksdale Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (I 20; US 71 / Purple Heart Recipients Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Bossier City, LA to Leonville, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cane River Creole National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
