Origin
Duson, LA
Afternoon in Duson on Tuesday
Local time
2:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Duson, LA to Bossier City, LA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 14m
Distance
222.3 mi
358 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 3m
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6 AM
3h 15m
8 AM
3h 38m
10 AM
3h 23m
12 PM
3h 20m
3 PM
3h 24m
5 PM
3h 37m
8 PM
3h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Duson, LA
Jesus Alfonso
Bossier City, LA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from Duson, LA to Bossier City, LA covers 222.3 miles and takes about 3h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on 1st Street, North A Street, Cameron Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.57 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
111.1 miles from Duson, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 14m drive with frequent turns across 222.3 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.
1st Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 14m 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 Duson, LA to Bossier City, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North A Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cameron Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Austria Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 49 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Veterans Memorial Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Charles I | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 20 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
1st Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Duson, LA and Bossier City, LA.
1
Start on the route
46 ft
·
5 sec
·
the route
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto 1st Street
282 ft
·
15 sec
·
1st Street
3
Turn right onto North A Street
276 ft
·
14 sec
·
North A Street
4
Turn right onto Cameron Street
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Cameron Street
5
Turn right onto Austria Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Austria Road
6
Take the ramp slight right
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
7
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
11 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Opelousas
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 49 North: Opelousas
9
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Veterans Memorial Expressway
10
Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
198 mi
·
3 hr 22 min
·
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 20: Dallas, Monroe
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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I 20: Dallas, Monroe
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Monroe
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 20 East: Monroe
13
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
14
Take the exit slight right toward Traffic Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Traffic Street
15
Continue on Barksdale Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
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Barksdale Boulevard
16
Turn left onto Monroe Street
79 ft
·
3 sec
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Monroe Street
17
Arrive at your destination
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 111.1 miles from Duson, LA, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
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 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 111.1 miles or 1h 37m 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 39m
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 Duson, 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 Duson, LA
This is one driving day of about 222.3 miles and 3h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Duson, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 111.1 mi from Duson, LA · 1h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
111 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
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.57 one way
$67.15 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
78 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $36.85 | $73.71 |
| premium | $4.56 | $39.90 | $79.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $49.08 | $98.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 66.7 | 0 | $23.34 | $10.67 |
| Efficient EV | 55.6 | 0 | $19.45 | $8.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 88.9 | 1 | $31.12 | $14.23 |
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 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.
Destination
Bossier City, LA
Afternoon in Bossier City on Tuesday
Local time
2:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°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
3 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 14m 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 Duson, LA to Bossier City, LA covers 222.3 miles and takes about 3h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are 1st Street, North A Street, Cameron Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 111.1 miles from Duson, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.57 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 14m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Duson, LA to Bossier City, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Duson, LA to Bossier City, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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