Origin
Broussard, LA
Afternoon in Broussard on Saturday
Local time
2:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Broussard, LA to Bossier City, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 33m
Distance
184.1 mi
296 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 21m
★
6 AM
3h 33m
8 AM
3h 58m
10 AM
3h 42m
12 PM
3h 40m
3 PM
3h 43m
5 PM
3h 57m
8 PM
3h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Broussard, LA
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Bossier City, LA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from Broussard, LA to Bossier City, LA covers 184.1 miles and takes about 3h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 49, US 71, State Route 107 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 152.3 miles on I 49. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.80 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
92.1 miles from Broussard, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 56m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 49 | 152.3 mi | 2h 35m |
| US 71 | 10.2 mi | 15m |
| State Route 107 | 7.3 mi | 13m |
| LA 107 | 5 mi | 12m |
| Highway 115 West | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Macarthur Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Purple Heart Recipients Highway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Church Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 49
— 152.3 mi, about 2h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broussard, LA and Bossier City, LA.
1
Start on Barron Road
395 ft
·
17 sec
·
Barron Road
2
Turn right onto LA 107
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 107
3
At end of road, turn right onto LA 107
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 107
4
Continue on LA 107
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 107
5
Turn right onto LA 107
5.0 mi
·
12 min
·
LA 107
6
At end of road, turn right onto LA 107
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Lodge Lin Road
7
Turn right onto US 71
10 mi
·
15 min
·
US 71
8
Turn left onto LA 115
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
West Church Street
9
Turn left onto LA 115
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Lexington Avenue
10
Turn right onto LA 115
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Macarthur Street
11
Continue on LA 115
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Highway 115 West
12
Continue on LA 115
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Macarthur Street
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 49 North: Alexandria
14
Merge onto I 49
152 mi
·
2 hr 35 min
·
I 49
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 20: Dallas, Monroe
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 20 East: Monroe
17
Merge onto I 20
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
18
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Traffic Street
19
Continue on Barksdale Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Barksdale Boulevard
20
Turn left onto Monroe Street
78 ft
·
2 sec
·
Monroe Street
21
Arrive at destination
Monroe Street
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 92.1 miles from Broussard, LA, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 152.3 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 41 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92.1 miles or 1h 56m 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 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bossier City, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Broussard, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Broussard, LA
This is one driving day of about 184.1 miles and 3h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Broussard, 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 I 49 for about 152.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
92 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 92.1 miles from Broussard, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 49 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 152.3 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 4.1 and 184.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
LA 107 / State Route 107
At end of road, turn right onto LA 107 / State Route 107
Navigation decision point
4
12.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
LA 107 / Lodge Lin Road
At end of road, turn right onto LA 107 / Lodge Lin Road
Navigation decision point
6
181.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 20: Dallas, Monroe
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 20: Dallas, Monroe
5
181.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 28m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 20 East: Monroe
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 20 East: Monroe
5
184.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 33m in
|
Monroe Street
Turn left onto Monroe Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.80 one way
$55.61 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $30.52 | $61.04 |
| premium | $4.56 | $33.04 | $66.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.65 | $81.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.2 | 0 | $19.33 | $8.84 |
| Efficient EV | 46 | 0 | $16.11 | $7.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.6 | 0 | $25.77 | $11.78 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Bossier City, LA
Afternoon in Bossier City on Saturday
Local time
2:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
5 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 33m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
184.1 mi in 3h 33m, mostly highway — 152.3 mi of that is on I 49.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 152.3 mi on I 49.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 49 and US 71. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.1 miles in near LA 107 / State Route 107.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 184.1 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles (LA 107 / State Route 107): Navigation decision point; at 12.4 miles (LA 107 / Lodge Lin Road): Navigation decision point; at 181.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Arriving in Bossier City, LA
Full guide →Bossier City is the second-largest city in Northern Louisiana and the largest city in Bossier Parish. Home to Barksdale Air Force Base, which hosts several Air Force commands, as well as the backup landing site of Air Force One, Bossier City's recent history revolves largely around the U.S. military. In addition, most of the casinos in the Ark-La-Tex (the three-states region where Louisiana, Arkansas, and Texas intersect) are within the corporate limits of Bossier City.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 33m. Total distance: 184.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 152.3 miles on I 49. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles (LA 107 / State Route 107): Navigation decision point; at 12.4 miles (LA 107 / Lodge Lin Road): Navigation decision point; at 181.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Bossier City, LA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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