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Trip from Marrero, LA to Bossier City, LA

Drive Time

6h 11m

Distance

330 mi

531 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$50

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
5h 59m ★
6 AM
6h 12m
8 AM
6h 37m
10 AM
6h 21m
12 PM
6h 18m
3 PM
6h 22m
5 PM
6h 36m
8 PM
6h 4m

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

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Downtown Marrero, LA, LA

Marrero, LA

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Downtown Bossier City, LA, LA

Bossier City, LA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Marrero, LA to Bossier City, LA covers 330 miles and takes about 6h 11m 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, I 10, State Route 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 186.3 miles on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.45 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

165 miles from Marrero, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 20m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Marrero, LA to Bossier City, LA covers 330 miles and takes about 6h 11m, 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 26 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 186.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.6 miles in near I 10.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 330 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 12.6 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 83.4 miles (I 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 87.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

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

5
12.6 mi into trip | ~21m in | I 10

Merge onto I 10

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
83.4 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in | I 10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
87.3 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in

Take the exit toward LA 415: Lobdell

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 151 Toward LA 415: Lobdell
7
87.7 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in

Keep slight right at fork toward LA 415: Lobdell

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward LA 415: Lobdell
6
327 mi into trip | ~6h 6m 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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway 186.3 mi 3h 10m
I 10 74.7 mi 1h 24m
State Route 1 49 mi 1h 2m
Westbank Expressway 4.2 mi 5m
LA 3152 3.8 mi 7m
North Lobdell Highway 3.6 mi 4m
US 90 2.6 mi 3m
Purple Heart Recipients Highway 1.5 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway — 186.3 mi, about 3h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on LA 18

346 ft · 12 sec · Barataria Boulevard
2

Continue on LA 18

0.4 mi · 57 sec · Barataria Boulevard
3

Turn right onto Westbank Expressway

131 ft · 2 sec · Westbank Expressway
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward US 90 Business West
5

Merge onto US 90 BUS

4.2 mi · 5 min · Westbank Expressway
6

Turn right onto Nine Mile Point Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Nine Mile Point Road
7

Continue on West Nine Mile Point Road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · West Nine Mile Point Road
8

Turn right onto US 90; LA 18

2.6 mi · 3 min · US 90; LA 18
9

Continue on LA 3152

3.8 mi · 7 min · LA 3152
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 41 sec
12

Merge onto I 10

71 mi · 1 hr 20 min · I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10

3.9 mi · 4 min · I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Exit 151 Toward LA 415: Lobdell Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight right at fork

317 ft · 7 sec
Toward LA 415: Lobdell Use the right lane.
16

Merge onto LA 415

3.6 mi · 4 min · North Lobdell Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Merge onto US 190; LA 1

49 mi · 1 hr 2 min · State Route 1
Use the straight lane.
18

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
19

Merge onto I 49; US 167

186 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
20

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward I 20: Dallas, Monroe
21

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 20 East: Monroe
22

Merge onto I 20

1.5 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway
23

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward Traffic Street
24

Continue on Barksdale Boulevard

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Barksdale Boulevard
25

Turn left onto Monroe Street

78 ft · 2 sec · Monroe Street
26

Arrive at destination

Monroe Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 165 miles from Marrero, LA, or about 3h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 186.3 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 80 miles or 1h 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 165 miles or 3h 20m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 8m

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 Marrero, 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 Marrero, LA

This is one driving day of about 330 miles and 6h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Marrero, 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 186.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 165 mi from Marrero, LA · 3h 20m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Newton, TX

165 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

Baton Rouge, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jasper, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 165 miles from Marrero, 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 186.3 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 250.3
View on nps.gov
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Discover the roots of jazz at the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. Located in the heart of the French Quarter, our park offers live performances, exhibits, and programs that celebrate the le...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$50.45 one way

$100.90 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 116 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.26 $55.33 $110.67
premium $4.61 $59.89 $119.79
diesel $5.64 $73.31 $146.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$50

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$75–$100

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 115.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 99 1 $34.65 $15.84
Efficient EV 82.5 0 $28.87 $13.20
EV Truck/SUV 132 1 $46.20 $21.12

Gas CO2

115 kg

EV CO2

39 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Marrero, LA

Afternoon in Marrero on Monday

Local time

2:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bossier City, LA

Afternoon in Bossier City on Monday

Local time

2:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

65°F

Newton, TX

165 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

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

6h 11m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Marrero, LA to Bossier City, LA covers 330 miles and takes about 6h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, I 10, State Route 1. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 165 miles from Marrero, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.45 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 330 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 12.6 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 83.4 miles (I 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 87.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Marrero, LA to Bossier City, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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