Origin
Curtis, LA
Evening in Curtis on Wednesday
Local time
7:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
13m
Distance
8.3 mi
13 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Curtis, LA
Abhishek Navlakha
Bossier City, LA
Stephen Leonardi
The drive from Curtis, LA to Bossier City, LA covers 8.3 miles and takes about 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Arthur Ray Teague Parkway, Barksdale Boulevard, Riverside Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.7 miles on Arthur Ray Teague Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.25 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
0 planned breaks
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
4.1 miles from Curtis, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 6m into the drive .
The drive from Curtis, LA to Bossier City, LA covers 8.3 miles and takes about 13m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 71 / Barksdale Boulevard.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 71 / Barksdale Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (Shady Grove Drive): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles (Arthur Ray Teague Parkway): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto US 71 / Barksdale Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Shady Grove Drive
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Arthur Ray Teague Parkway
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Delhi Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Monroe Street
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur Ray Teague Parkway | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Barksdale Boulevard | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Riverside Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Sligo Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Shady Grove Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Delhi Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Traffic Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Monroe Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Curtis, LA and Bossier City, LA.
Start on LA 612
Continue on LA 612
Turn right onto US 71
Turn left onto Shady Grove Drive
Turn right onto Arthur Ray Teague Parkway
Continue on Riverside Drive
Continue on Traffic Street
Turn right onto Delhi Street
Turn left onto Monroe Street
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 8 miles or 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 4.1 miles or 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bossier City, LA than in the middle of the route.
Have your navigation ready before leaving Curtis, LA.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Curtis, LA
This is one driving day of about 8.3 miles and 13m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 4.1 mi from Curtis, LA · 6m into the drive
A short stop after about 8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 4.1 miles from Curtis, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bossier City, LA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$1.25 one way
$2.51 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.38 | $2.75 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.49 | $2.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.83 | $3.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.73 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Curtis on Wednesday
Local time
7:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Destination
Evening in Bossier City on Wednesday
Local time
7:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
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
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.
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