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Trip from Brownsfield, LA to Bossier City, LA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

4h 40m

Distance

249.9 mi

402 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$38

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 27m ★
6 AM
4h 40m
8 AM
5h 7m
10 AM
4h 50m
12 PM
4h 47m
3 PM
4h 51m
5 PM
5h 6m
8 PM
4h 32m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Brownsfield, LA, LA

Brownsfield, LA

Perry Z

Downtown Bossier City, LA, LA

Bossier City, LA

Stephen Leonardi

Trip Overview

The drive from Brownsfield, LA to Bossier City, LA covers 249.9 miles and takes about 4h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, US 190, Airline Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 186.3 miles on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.74 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

125 miles from Brownsfield, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 30m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 40m. Total distance: 249.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (20%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 40m drive with frequent turns across 249.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 186.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Saint Ann Avenue.

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 249.9 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.2 miles (Saint Ann Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 60.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 247 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Saint Ann Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto Saint Ann Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
60.3 mi into trip | ~1h 24m in

Take the exit toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
6
247 mi into trip | ~4h 34m 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
247.2 mi into trip | ~4h 35m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 20 East: Monroe

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 20 East: Monroe
5
249.9 mi into trip | ~4h 40m in | Monroe Street

Turn left onto Monroe Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway 186.3 mi 3h 10m
US 190 50.2 mi 1h 4m
Airline Highway 5.3 mi 7m
Plank Road 3 mi 5m
Purple Heart Recipients Highway 1.5 mi 2m
Saint Ann Avenue 0.6 mi 2m
Kleinpeter Road 0.3 mi 1m
Ellen Drive 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway — 186.3 mi, about 3h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brownsfield, LA and Bossier City, LA.

1

Start on Clearview Avenue

0.2 mi · 53 sec · Clearview Avenue
2

At end of road, turn left onto Saint Ann Avenue

0.6 mi · 2 min · Saint Ann Avenue
3

Turn right onto Ellen Drive

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Ellen Drive
4

Turn left onto Kleinpeter Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Kleinpeter Road
5

Turn left onto LA 67

3.0 mi · 5 min · Plank Road
Use the left lane.
6

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min
7

Merge onto US 61; US 190

5.3 mi · 7 min · Airline Highway
8

Continue on US 190; LA 1

50 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US 190; LA 1
Use the straight lane.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
10

Merge onto I 49; US 167

186 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward I 20: Dallas, Monroe
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 20 East: Monroe
13

Merge onto I 20

1.5 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway
14

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward Traffic Street
15

Continue on Barksdale Boulevard

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Barksdale Boulevard
16

Turn left onto Monroe Street

78 ft · 2 sec · Monroe Street
17

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 125 miles from Brownsfield, LA, or about 2h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 186.3 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 55 miles or 1h 17m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 125 miles or 2h 30m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 51m

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 Brownsfield, 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 Brownsfield, LA

This is one driving day of about 249.9 miles and 4h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Brownsfield, 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 Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway for about 186.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 125 mi from Brownsfield, LA · 2h 30m into the drive

largest city and parish seat of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Alexandria, LA

125 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.

Popular next leg

Alexandria, LA to Bossier City, LA

124.3 mi · 2h 11m

Pacing Suggestions

Lafayette, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 55 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Alexandria, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 125 miles from Brownsfield, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 186.3 miles.

Arriving in Bossier City, LA

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.

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

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 ~13 min detour Free near mile 172.4
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$37.74 one way

$75.48 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 87 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $41.43 $82.86
premium $4.56 $44.85 $89.71
diesel $5.61 $55.17 $110.35

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$38

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$63–$88

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 87.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 75 0 $26.24 $12.00
Efficient EV 62.5 0 $21.87 $10.00
EV Truck/SUV 100 1 $34.99 $15.99

Gas CO2

87 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

Brownsfield, LA

Evening in Brownsfield on Thursday

Local time

8:52 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bossier City, LA

Evening in Bossier City on Thursday

Local time

8:52 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

58°F

Alexandria, LA

125 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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 40m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Brownsfield, LA to Bossier City, LA covers 249.9 miles and takes about 4h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, US 190, Airline Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 125 miles from Brownsfield, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.74 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 249.9 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Saint Ann Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 60.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 247 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Brownsfield, LA to Bossier City, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Cane River Creole National Historical Park.

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