Trip from Milton, LA to Bossier City, LA

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

4h 1m

Distance

223.3 mi

359 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min

4 AM

3h 48m ★

6 AM

4h 1m

8 AM

4h 27m

10 AM

4h 10m

12 PM

4h 8m

3 PM

4h 12m

5 PM

4h 26m

8 PM

3h 53m

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

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Trip Overview

This 223.3-mile drive from Milton, Louisiana, to Bossier City, Louisiana, will take you approximately 4 hours and 1 minute. It's a manageable distance, making it a feasible day trip without needing an overnight stay. You'll navigate a mix of main roads including Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway and Veterans Memorial Expressway. With a fuel cost estimated at $34, it's an economical journey. The route offers a more local driving experience, with a significant portion on non-highway roads, suggesting you'll encounter more towns and varied scenery. Since both your origin and destination are in the Southeast region, expect a consistent cultural and geographical feel throughout your trip.

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

111.6 miles from Milton, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 1m. Total distance: 223.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (4%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

This route is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' with only 40% of the journey on highways. While there's a substantial longest stretch of 197.8 miles on the Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, expect frequent turns and changes in speed limits as you transition between main roads and local streets. This isn't a monotonous interstate cruise; instead, anticipate a more engaging drive that keeps you connected to the landscape and communities you're passing through. The profile suggests a dynamic driving experience that requires attention to navigation and speed adjustments.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 15 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 197.8 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 3.6 miles in near Kaliste Saloom Road.

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 4h 1m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles (Kaliste Saloom Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.7 miles (US 90; LA 182 / Southeast Evangeline Thruway): Navigation decision point; at 220.3 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.

4

3.6 mi into trip | ~6m in | Kaliste Saloom Road

Enter roundabout onto Kaliste Saloom Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4

9.7 mi into trip | ~16m in | US 90; LA 182 / Southeast Evangeline Thruway

Turn left onto US 90; LA 182 / Southeast Evangeline Thruway

Navigation decision point

6

220.3 mi into trip | ~3h 55m 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

220.5 mi into trip | ~3h 55m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 20 East: Monroe

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 20 East: Monroe

5

223.3 mi into trip | ~4h 1m in | Monroe Street

Turn left onto Monroe Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway	197.8 mi	3h 22m
Veterans Memorial Expressway	8.8 mi	9m
Kaliste Saloom Road	6.1 mi	10m
Southeast Evangeline Thruway	4.1 mi	7m
East Broussard Road	2.5 mi	4m
Purple Heart Recipients Highway	1.5 mi	2m
West Milton Avenue	1.1 mi	1m
Barksdale Boulevard	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway — 197.8 mi, about 3h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Espasie Drive

132 ft · 7 sec · Espasie Drive

2

Turn right onto West Milton Avenue

1.1 mi · 1 min · West Milton Avenue

3

Turn left onto LA 733

2.5 mi · 4 min · East Broussard Road

4

Enter roundabout onto Kaliste Saloom Road

5 ft · 0 sec · Kaliste Saloom Road

5

Continue on Kaliste Saloom Road

6.1 mi · 10 min · Kaliste Saloom Road

6

Turn left onto US 90; LA 182

4.1 mi · 7 min · Southeast Evangeline Thruway

7

Continue on I 49; LA 182

8.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway

8

Continue on I 49; US 167

198 mi · 3 hr 22 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

9

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward I 20: Dallas, Monroe

10

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 20 East: Monroe

11

Merge onto I 20

1.5 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway

12

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward Traffic Street

13

Continue on Barksdale Boulevard

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Barksdale Boulevard

14

Turn left onto Monroe Street

78 ft · 2 sec · Monroe Street

15

Arrive at destination

Monroe Street

Trip Plan

Given the 4-hour duration and local road nature, starting your trip in the morning, perhaps around 9 AM, will give you ample time to reach Bossier City comfortably. With only one recommended stop, you can choose to make it a quick fuel and stretch break or a more leisurely lunch. The fuel cost is estimated at $34, so factor that into your budget. Be mindful of the 'turn-heavy' profile; pay close attention to GPS or signage, especially when transitioning between the Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway and Veterans Memorial Expressway, to avoid missing turns.

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 111.6 miles from Milton, LA, or about 2h 4m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 197.8 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 49 miles or 1h in

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

Halfway reset

Around 111.6 miles or 2h 4m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 17m

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 Milton, 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 Milton, LA

This is one driving day of about 223.3 miles and 4h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Milton, 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 197.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 111.6 mi from Milton, LA · 2h 4m into the drive

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Alexandria, LA

112 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

Broussard, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Alexandria, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 111.6 miles from Milton, 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 197.8 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.72 one way

$67.45 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 78 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$37.02	$74.04
premium	$4.56	$40.08	$80.16
diesel	$5.61	$49.30	$98.60

Estimated Tolls: $0.28

Southeast Evangeline Thruway (4.1 mi) $0.28

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 78.1 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	67	0	$23.45	$10.72
Efficient EV	55.8	0	$19.54	$8.93
EV Truck/SUV	89.3	1	$31.26	$14.29

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Milton, LA

Late night in Milton on Friday

Local time

1:33 AM

CDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bossier City, LA

Late night in Bossier City on Friday

Local time

1:33 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

85°F

Alexandria, LA

112 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

11 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

4h 1m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Milton, LA to Bossier City, LA covers 223.3 miles and takes about 4h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, Veterans Memorial Expressway, Kaliste Saloom Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 111.6 miles from Milton, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.72 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a straightforward 4h 1m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles (Kaliste Saloom Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 9.7 miles (US 90; LA 182 / Southeast Evangeline Thruway): Navigation decision point; at 220.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Milton, LA to Bossier City, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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