Origin
Grambling, LA
Morning in Grambling on Saturday
Local time
6:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grambling, LA to Bossier City, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
63.3 mi
102 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grambling, LA
Abhishek Navlakha
Bossier City, LA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from Grambling, LA to Bossier City, LA covers 63.3 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 20, Rwe Jones Drive, Martin Luther King Jr Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61.2 miles on I 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.56 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 63.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 11m highway drive covering 63.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 20 and Rwe Jones Drive. The longest continuous stretch is about 61.2 miles on I 20.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 61.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and Rwe Jones Drive. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near LA 150 / Martin Luther King Jr Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 11m drive. You will face about 8 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 (LA 150 / Martin Luther King Jr Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (LA 149 / Rwe Jones Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
LA 150 / Martin Luther King Jr Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto LA 150 / Martin Luther King Jr Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
LA 149 / Rwe Jones Drive
Turn right onto LA 149 / Rwe Jones Drive
Navigation decision point
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
62.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward Traffic Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Traffic Street
5
63.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
Monroe Street
Turn left onto Monroe Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 61.2 mi | 1h 6m |
| Rwe Jones Drive | 1 mi | 1m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Delhi Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Monroe Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Traffic Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 61.2 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grambling, LA and Bossier City, LA.
1
Start on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Main Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto LA 150
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Avenue
3
Turn right onto LA 149
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Rwe Jones Drive
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
5
Merge onto I 20
61 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
I 20
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward Traffic Street
7
Turn right onto Traffic Street
110 ft
·
4 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.7 mi from Grambling, LA · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.7 miles from Grambling, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.2 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.56 one way
$19.12 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $10.49 | $20.99 |
| premium | $4.56 | $11.36 | $22.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.98 | $27.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19 | 0 | $6.65 | $3.04 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.54 | $2.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.86 | $4.05 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Bossier City, LA
Morning in Bossier City on Saturday
Local time
6:46 AM
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
20 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
1h 11m 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 Grambling, LA to Bossier City, LA covers 63.3 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, Rwe Jones Drive, Martin Luther King Jr Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.7 miles from Grambling, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.56 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 1h 11m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (LA 150 / Martin Luther King Jr Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (LA 149 / Rwe Jones Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Grambling, LA to Bossier City, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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