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Trip from Leonville, LA to Bossier City, LA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 32m

Distance

199 mi

320 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 20m ★
6 AM
3h 32m
8 AM
3h 57m
10 AM
3h 41m
12 PM
3h 38m
3 PM
3h 42m
5 PM
3h 56m
8 PM
3h 25m

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

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Downtown Leonville, LA, LA

Leonville, LA

Vika Glitter

Downtown Bossier City, LA, LA

Bossier City, LA

Stephen Leonardi

Trip Overview

The drive from Leonville, LA to Bossier City, LA covers 199 miles and takes about 3h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, State Route 31, Purple Heart Recipients Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 187.4 miles on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.05 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

99.5 miles from Leonville, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 48m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 32m. Total distance: 199 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (4%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 32m drive with frequent turns across 199 miles of local and secondary roads.

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.
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 187.4 miles.

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. The trickiest moment comes around 8.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 32m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 8.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 196 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 196.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

5
8.4 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the ramp toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
6
196 mi into trip | ~3h 26m 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
196.2 mi into trip | ~3h 27m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 20 East: Monroe

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 20 East: Monroe
4
198.3 mi into trip | ~3h 30m in

Take the exit toward Traffic Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward Traffic Street
5
199 mi into trip | ~3h 32m in | Monroe Street

Turn left onto Monroe Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway 187.4 mi 3h 11m
State Route 31 7.7 mi 13m
Purple Heart Recipients Highway 1.5 mi 2m
Cresswell Lane 0.4 mi <1m
Creswell Lane 0.2 mi <1m
Barksdale Boulevard 0.2 mi <1m
Monroe Street <0.1 mi <1m
Oscar Rivette Street <0.1 mi —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway — 187.4 mi, about 3h 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on LA 3254

21 ft · 0 sec · Oscar Rivette Street
2

Continue on LA 31

7.0 mi · 12 min · State Route 31
3

Continue on LA 31

0.7 mi · 1 min · State Route 31
4

Continue on LA 31

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Cresswell Lane
5

Continue on LA 31

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Creswell Lane
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
7

Merge onto I 49; US 167

187 mi · 3 hr 11 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson 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

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 99.5 miles from Leonville, LA, or about 1h 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 187.4 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 44 miles or 51m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 99.5 miles or 1h 48m 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 53m

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 Leonville, 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 Leonville, LA

This is one driving day of about 199 miles and 3h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Leonville, 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 Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway for about 187.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 99.5 mi from Leonville, LA · 1h 48m into the drive

largest city and parish seat of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Alexandria, LA

100 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.

Popular next leg

Alexandria, LA to Bossier City, LA

124.3 mi · 2h 11m

Pacing Suggestions

Alexandria, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Alexandria, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 99.5 miles from Leonville, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 187.4 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bossier City, LA.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Cane River Creole National Historical Park

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...

4 mi from route ~11 min detour Free near mile 116.7
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$30.05 one way

$60.11 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 70 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $32.99 $65.98
premium $4.56 $35.72 $71.44
diesel $5.61 $43.94 $87.87

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 69.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 59.7 0 $20.89 $9.55
Efficient EV 49.8 0 $17.41 $7.96
EV Truck/SUV 79.6 0 $27.86 $12.74

Gas CO2

70 kg

EV CO2

23 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 15, 2026

Origin

Leonville, LA

Afternoon in Leonville on Thursday

Local time

4:07 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bossier City, LA

Afternoon in Bossier City on Thursday

Local time

4:07 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

58°F

Alexandria, LA

100 mi in

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

17 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

3h 32m 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 Leonville, LA to Bossier City, LA covers 199 miles and takes about 3h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, State Route 31, Purple Heart Recipients Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 99.5 miles from Leonville, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.05 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 32m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 196 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 196.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Leonville, 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.

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