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Trip from Curtis, LA to Bossier City, LA

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

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 13m ★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m ★

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

Downtown Curtis, LA, LA

Curtis, LA

Abhishek Navlakha

Downtown Bossier City, LA, LA

Bossier City, LA

Stephen Leonardi

Trip Overview

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 .

Drive Character

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.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Arthur Ray Teague Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 3.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Route Complexity 3/10

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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 5 key points

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

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 71 / Barksdale Boulevard

Turn right onto US 71 / Barksdale Boulevard

Navigation decision point

4
3.6 mi into trip | ~6m in | Shady Grove Drive

Turn left onto Shady Grove Drive

Navigation decision point

4
3.8 mi into trip | ~6m in | Arthur Ray Teague Parkway

Turn right onto Arthur Ray Teague Parkway

Navigation decision point

4
8 mi into trip | ~13m in | Delhi Street

Turn right onto Delhi Street

Navigation decision point

5
8.2 mi into trip | ~13m in | Monroe Street

Turn left onto Monroe Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: Arthur Ray Teague Parkway — 3.7 mi, about 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on LA 612

134 ft · 7 sec · Sligo Road
2

Continue on LA 612

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Sligo Road
3

Turn right onto US 71

3.4 mi · 5 min · Barksdale Boulevard
4

Turn left onto Shady Grove Drive

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Shady Grove Drive
5

Turn right onto Arthur Ray Teague Parkway

3.7 mi · 5 min · Arthur Ray Teague Parkway
6

Continue on Riverside Drive

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Riverside Drive
7

Continue on Traffic Street

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Traffic Street
8

Turn right onto Delhi Street

0.1 mi · 30 sec · Delhi Street
9

Turn left onto Monroe Street

394 ft · 13 sec · Monroe Street
10

Arrive at destination

Monroe Street

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 4.1 miles from Curtis, LA, or about 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3.7 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 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.

Before You Leave

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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.

At 8.3 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Arthur Ray Teague Parkway for about 3.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 4.1 mi from Curtis, LA · 6m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Shreveport, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Shreveport, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 4.1 miles from Curtis, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bossier City, LA

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.25 one way

$2.51 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 12, 2026

Origin

Curtis, LA

Night in Curtis on Wednesday

Local time

9:09 PM

CDT

Current temp

87°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bossier City, LA

Night in Bossier City on Wednesday

Local time

9:09 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

11 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

13m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Curtis, LA to Bossier City, LA covers 8.3 miles and takes about 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Arthur Ray Teague Parkway, Barksdale Boulevard, Riverside Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.1 miles from Curtis, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.25 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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.
The route from Curtis, LA to Bossier City, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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