Drive Time
4h 59m
Distance
322.7 mi
519 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
Photo: Stephen Leonardi
The drive from Bourg, LA to Bossier City, LA covers 322.7 miles and takes about 4h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 24, Klondyke Bridge, Country Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.33 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
161.4 miles from Bourg, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 29m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 59m drive with frequent turns across 322.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 59m 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 Bourg, LA to Bossier City, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 24 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Klondyke Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Country Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Donut Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Park Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Prospect Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bayou Blue Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 90 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Bourg, LA and Bossier City, LA.
Start on Guidry Street
Turn left onto Highway 24
Turn right onto Klondyke Bridge
Turn sharp right onto Country Drive
At the end of the road, turn right onto Donut Street
Turn left onto Highway 24
Turn straight onto East Park Avenue
Turn right onto Prospect Boulevard
Turn left onto Bayou Blue Road
Take the ramp slight left toward US 90 West: Morgan City
Merge slight left onto Raceland-M C Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
Take the exit slight left toward Young Street
Continue on Young Street
Turn right onto St Etienne Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Fairfield Drive
Turn left onto Ambassador Caffery Parkway
Turn right onto South Morgan Avenue
Turn right onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway
Keep slight left
Turn left onto Southwest Evangeline Thruway
Continue on Southeast Evangeline Thruway
Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
Keep slight right to continue on I 20: Dallas, Monroe
Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Monroe
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway
Take the exit slight right toward Traffic Street
Continue on Barksdale Boulevard
Turn left onto Monroe Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 161.4 miles or 2h 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 4h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bossier City, LA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Bourg, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Bourg, LA
This is one driving day of about 322.7 miles and 4h 59m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 161.4 mi from Bourg, LA · 2h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
161 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 161.4 miles from Bourg, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Bossier City, 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 Bossier City, LA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$49.33 one way
$98.66 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $54.11 | $108.22 |
| premium | $4.61 | $58.57 | $117.14 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $71.69 | $143.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 112.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 96.8 | 1 | $33.88 | $15.49 |
| Efficient EV | 80.7 | 0 | $28.24 | $12.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 129.1 | 1 | $45.18 | $20.65 |
Gas CO2
113 kg
EV CO2
38 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Bourg on Sunday
Local time
10:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Bossier City on Sunday
Local time
10:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
65°F
Newton, TX
161 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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