This 149.6-mile drive from Glenmora, LA, to Bossier City, LA, will take you approximately 2 hours and 42 minutes. It's a manageable one-day trip, so no need to plan for an overnight stay. You'll primarily be on Martin Luther King, Jr Highway and US 165, with a small portion on Macarthur Drive. Expect the fuel costs to be around $23 for this journey. The overall feel of this route is more of a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. Both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region, so you'll remain in familiar territory throughout your travels.
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
74.8 miles from Glenmora, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 23m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 42m. Total distance: 149.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (15%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The character of this route is a turn-heavy local drive, with only about 15% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 119.6 miles on Martin Luther King, Jr Highway, offering a significant period of consistent travel. As you progress, the road will likely shift between more urban and rural settings typical of local routes. This isn't a monotonous interstate grind; rather, it's a drive that requires your attention with frequent turns and changes in scenery.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 119.6 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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 23 miles in.
Driving Effort5/10
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 149.6 miles you will encounter 9 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 23 miles: Navigation decision point; at 26.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 146.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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23 mi into trip|~28m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
26.6 mi into trip|~33m in
Take the exit toward I 49 North: Shreveport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 49 North: Shreveport
6
146.6 mi into trip|~2h 37m 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
146.8 mi into trip|~2h 37m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 20 East: Monroe
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 20 East: Monroe
5
149.6 mi into trip|~2h 42m in|Monroe Street
Turn left onto Monroe Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
119.6 mi
2h 2m
US 165
22.3 mi
26m
Macarthur Drive
4.2 mi
7m
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
1.5 mi
2m
Barksdale Boulevard
0.2 mi
<1m
Monroe Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Highway 497
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
— 119.6 mi, about 2h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glenmora, LA and Bossier City, LA.
1
Start on LA 497
73 ft·2 sec·Highway 497
2
Turn left onto US 165
22 mi·26 min·US 165
3
Turn slight left onto Macarthur Drive
0.6 mi·1 min·Macarthur Drive
4
Turn right
104 ft·6 sec
5
Turn left onto US 71; US 165
3.6 mi·5 min·Macarthur Drive
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi·51 sec
Toward I 49 North: Shreveport
7
Merge onto I 49
120 mi·2 hr 2 min·Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward I 20: Dallas, Monroe
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 20 East: Monroe
10
Merge onto I 20
1.5 mi·2 min·Purple Heart Recipients Highway
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward Traffic Street
12
Continue on Barksdale Boulevard
0.2 mi·36 sec·Barksdale Boulevard
13
Turn left onto Monroe Street
78 ft·2 sec·Monroe Street
14
Arrive at destination
Monroe Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour and 42 minute duration, leaving in the morning allows ample time for a relaxed pace and a single planned stop. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 119.6-mile stretch on Martin Luther King, Jr Highway, as services might be less frequent. With a total estimated fuel cost of $23, this trip is budget-friendly. Since it's a single-day drive, you have the flexibility to depart when it's most convenient for you, but an early start can help you avoid any potential local traffic.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 74.8 miles from Glenmora, LA, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 119.6 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 33 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.8 miles or 1h 23m 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 12m
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 Glenmora, 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 Glenmora, LA
This is one driving day of about 149.6 miles and 2h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Glenmora, 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 Martin Luther King, Jr Highway for about 119.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 74.8 mi from Glenmora, LA
· 1h 23m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 67.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.59 one way
$45.19 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg52 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$24.80
$49.60
premium
$4.56
$26.85
$53.70
diesel
$5.61
$33.03
$66.06
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
44.9
0
$15.71
$7.18
Efficient EV
37.4
0
$13.09
$5.98
EV Truck/SUV
59.8
0
$20.94
$9.57
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (65% 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 16, 2026
Origin
Glenmora, LA
Afternoon
in Glenmora on Friday
Local time
12:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bossier City, LA
Afternoon
in Bossier City on Friday
Local time
12:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 10 mph11% chanceLive 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
4 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
2h 42m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Glenmora, LA to Bossier City, LA covers 149.6 miles and takes about 2h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Martin Luther King, Jr Highway, US 165, Macarthur Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 74.8 miles from Glenmora, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.59 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 149.6 miles you will encounter 9 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 23 miles: Navigation decision point; at 26.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 146.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Glenmora, 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.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
