This 330.9-mile drive from Montegut, Louisiana, to Bossier City, Louisiana, is a substantial undertaking, estimated to take about 6 hours and 9 minutes. Given its length, it's best suited for a single, dedicated travel day, though you could break it up if you prefer a more relaxed pace. The route primarily utilizes the Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, Raceland-M C Expressway, and Veterans Memorial Expressway, with 32% of the journey on highways. Expect a fuel cost of approximately $50 for this trip across the Southeast region of Louisiana. This is a straightforward trip designed to get you from point A to point B efficiently.
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
165.4 miles from Montegut, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 17m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 9m. Total distance: 330.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 9m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The character of this drive is best described as a mixed experience, not a constant highway grind nor a winding country road. While 32% of the route involves highway driving, you'll also encounter other road types. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 197.8 miles along the Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, offering a sustained period of travel. This road profile suggests a journey that transitions between different driving environments, keeping things varied over its 330.9 miles.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 33 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?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 25 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 12.7 miles in near Prospect Boulevard.
Driving Effort6/10
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 330.9 miles you will encounter 25 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 12.7 miles (Prospect Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 107.8 miles (US 90; LA 92-1 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 112.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
12.7 mi into trip|~20m in|Prospect Boulevard
Turn right onto Prospect Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
107.8 mi into trip|~2h 9m in|US 90; LA 92-1 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 92-1 / Veterans Memorial Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
112.9 mi into trip|~2h 19m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
327.9 mi into trip|~6h 4m 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
328.1 mi into trip|~6h 4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 20 East: Monroe
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 20 East: Monroe
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
197.8 mi
3h 22m
Raceland-M C Expressway
84 mi
1h 31m
Veterans Memorial Expressway
10.2 mi
11m
Highway 56
7.8 mi
11m
Bayou Blue Road
7.5 mi
12m
Southeast Evangeline Thruway
6 mi
9m
East Main Street
2.8 mi
4m
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
2.7 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
— 197.8 mi, about 3h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montegut, LA and Bossier City, LA.
1
Start on Price Street
60 ft·5 sec·Price Street
2
Turn right onto LA 55
0.5 mi·1 min·State Highway 55
3
Turn left onto LA 58
1.6 mi·2 min·Highway 58
4
Turn right onto LA 56
7.8 mi·11 min·Highway 56
5
Continue on LA 24
2.8 mi·4 min·East Main Street
6
Turn right onto Prospect Boulevard
1.9 mi·3 min·Prospect Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto LA 316
7.5 mi·12 min·Bayou Blue Road
8
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 204Toward US 90 West: Morgan City
9
Merge onto US 90
84 mi·1 hr 31 min·Raceland-M C Expressway
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi·14 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.4 mi·24 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.4 mi·28 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi·15 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 92-1
0.2 mi·13 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
15
Take the exit onto LA 92-1
0.1 mi·21 sec·Young Street
16
Continue on LA 92-1
0.3 mi·38 sec·Young Street
17
Turn right onto St Etienne Road
1.0 mi·3 min·St Etienne Road
18
At end of road, turn right onto East Fairfield Drive
0.1 mi·22 sec·East Fairfield Drive
19
Turn left onto LA 3073
1.5 mi·2 min·Ambassador Caffery Parkway
20
Turn right onto South Morgan Avenue
1.6 mi·2 min·South Morgan Avenue
21
Turn right onto US 90; LA 182
0.2 mi·13 sec·Southwest Evangeline Thruway
22
Keep slight left at fork
158 ft·7 sec
23
Turn left onto US 90; LA 182
2.5 mi·2 min·Southwest Evangeline Thruway
24
Continue on US 90; LA 182
6.0 mi·9 min·Southeast Evangeline Thruway
25
Continue on I 49; LA 182
8.8 mi·9 min·Veterans Memorial Expressway
26
Continue on I 49; US 167
198 mi·3 hr 22 min·Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
27
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward I 20: Dallas, Monroe
28
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 20 East: Monroe
29
Merge onto I 20
1.5 mi·2 min·Purple Heart Recipients Highway
30
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward Traffic Street
31
Continue on Barksdale Boulevard
0.2 mi·36 sec·Barksdale Boulevard
32
Turn left onto Monroe Street
78 ft·2 sec·Monroe Street
33
Arrive at destination
Monroe Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 6-hour, 9-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Montegut to maximize daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic. With a single recommended day for completion, you can plan for one significant stop along the way, perhaps breaking up the longest stretch of 197.8 miles on the Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during longer stretches, and budget around $50 for gas. This route is designed for efficiency, so a well-timed departure is your best tool for a smooth journey.
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 165.4 miles from Montegut, LA, or about 3h 17m 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 73 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 165.4 miles or 3h 17m 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 6m
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 Montegut, 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 Montegut, LA
This is one driving day of about 330.9 miles and 6h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 miles from Montegut, 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 165.4 mi from Montegut, LA
· 3h 17m 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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$49.97 one way
$99.95 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg116 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$54.86
$109.72
premium
$4.56
$59.39
$118.79
diesel
$5.61
$73.06
$146.12
Estimated Tolls: $0.59
Southeast Evangeline Thruway
(6 mi)$0.42
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
(2.5 mi)$0.17
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
$50
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 115.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
99.3
1
$34.74
$15.88
Efficient EV
82.7
0
$28.95
$13.24
EV Truck/SUV
132.4
1
$46.33
$21.18
Gas CO2
116 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Montegut, LA
Late night
in Montegut on Friday
Local time
2:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bossier City, LA
Late night
in Bossier City on Friday
Local time
2:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live 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
12 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
6h 9m 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 Montegut, LA to Bossier City, LA covers 330.9 miles and takes about 6h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, Raceland-M C Expressway, Veterans Memorial Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 165.4 miles from Montegut, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.97 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 330.9 miles you will encounter 25 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 12.7 miles (Prospect Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 107.8 miles (US 90; LA 92-1 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 112.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Montegut, 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 and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
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OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
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National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
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