Origin
Bossier City, LA
Late night in Bossier City on Wednesday
Local time
5:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bossier City, LA to Pearl River, LA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
6h 15m
Distance
339.7 mi
547 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$51
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 3m
★
6 AM
6h 16m
8 AM
6h 41m
10 AM
6h 24m
12 PM
6h 22m
3 PM
6h 26m
5 PM
6h 40m
8 PM
6h 8m
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 Pearl River, LA covers 339.7 miles and takes about 6h 15m 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 $51.30 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
169.9 miles from Bossier City, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 7m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 6h 15m drive with frequent turns across 339.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 15m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bossier City, LA to Pearl River, 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 |
| US 190 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 190 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 12 East | 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 Pearl River, LA.
1
Start on Monroe Street
79 ft
·
5 sec
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Monroe Street
2
Turn right onto Barksdale Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
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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
186 mi
·
3 hr 10 min
·
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas
8
Keep slight left to continue on US 190 East: Baton Rouge
361 ft
·
10 sec
·
US 190 East: Baton Rouge
9
Merge slight right
49 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
10
Keep slight right
3.6 mi
·
5 min
11
Turn left onto I 10 East: Baton Rouge
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 10 East: Baton Rouge
12
Merge slight left
7.6 mi
·
9 min
13
Take the exit slight left toward I 12 East: Hammond
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 12 East: Hammond
14
Continue on West Florida Republic Parkway
83 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
·
West Florida Republic Parkway
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 11: Pearl River, Slidel
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
US 11: Pearl River, Slidel
16
Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North: Pearl River
203 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 11 North: Pearl River
17
Turn left
3.8 mi
·
5 min
18
Continue on Highway 3081
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 3081
19
Turn left
115 ft
·
5 sec
20
Turn slight left onto Highway 41 Spur
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Highway 41 Spur
21
Turn left onto Hickory Street
23 ft
·
1 sec
·
Hickory Street
22
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 169.9 miles from Bossier City, LA, or about 3h 7m 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 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 169.9 miles or 3h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pearl River, 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 339.7 miles and 6h 15m.
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 169.9 mi from Bossier City, LA · 3h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
170 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 169.9 miles from Bossier City, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pearl River, LA
The final approach into Pearl River, 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 Pearl River, 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
$51.30 one way
$102.61 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
119 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $56.32 | $112.64 |
| premium | $4.56 | $60.97 | $121.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $75.00 | $150.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 118.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 101.9 | 1 | $35.67 | $16.31 |
| Efficient EV | 84.9 | 0 | $29.72 | $13.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 135.9 | 1 | $47.56 | $21.74 |
Gas CO2
119 kg
EV CO2
40 kg (66% 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
Pearl River, LA
Late night in Pearl River on Wednesday
Local time
5:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Jasper, TX
170 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
22 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
6h 15m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Pearl River, LA covers 339.7 miles and takes about 6h 15m 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 169.9 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 $51.30 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 15m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bossier City, LA to Pearl River, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bossier City, LA to Pearl River, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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