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Trip from Saint Martinville, LA to Bossier City, LA

Drive Time

4h 5m

Distance

227.2 mi

366 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
3h 52m ★
6 AM
4h 6m
8 AM
4h 32m
10 AM
4h 15m
12 PM
4h 12m
3 PM
4h 16m
5 PM
4h 30m
8 PM
3h 58m

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

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Downtown Saint Martinville, LA, LA

Saint Martinville, LA

TBD Traveller

Downtown Bossier City, LA, LA

Bossier City, LA

Stephen Leonardi

Trip Overview

The drive from Saint Martinville, LA to Bossier City, LA covers 227.2 miles and takes about 4h 5m 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, Veterans Memorial Expressway, Southeast Evangeline Thruway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 197.8 miles on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.73 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

113.6 miles from Saint Martinville, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 6m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 5m drive with frequent turns across 227.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 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. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Martin Luther King Jr Drive.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 227.2 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.1 miles (South Martin Luther King Jr Drive): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (LA 182 / Southwest Frontage Road): Navigation decision point; at 224.2 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.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Martin Luther King Jr Drive

Turn right onto South Martin Luther King Jr Drive

Navigation decision point

4
7.3 mi into trip | ~13m in | LA 182 / Southwest Frontage Road

At end of road, turn right onto LA 182 / Southwest Frontage Road

Navigation decision point

6
224.2 mi into trip | ~3h 59m 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
224.4 mi into trip | ~4h in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 20 East: Monroe

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 20 East: Monroe
5
227.2 mi into trip | ~4h 5m 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
Southeast Evangeline Thruway 6 mi 9m
Terrace Highway 5.6 mi 9m
Southwest Evangeline Thruway 2.5 mi 2m
Purple Heart Recipients Highway 1.5 mi 2m
LA 182 1.3 mi 1m
State Route 96 1 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 Saint Martinville, LA and Bossier City, LA.

1

Start on West Bridge Street

279 ft · 14 sec · West Bridge Street
2

Turn right onto South Martin Luther King Jr Drive

0.1 mi · 20 sec · South Martin Luther King Jr Drive
3

Turn right onto Port Street

0.5 mi · 50 sec · Port Street
4

Continue on Terrace Highway

5.6 mi · 9 min · Terrace Highway
5

Continue on State Route 96

1.0 mi · 1 min · State Route 96
6

At the end of the road, turn right onto Southwest Frontage Road

0.5 mi · 42 sec · Southwest Frontage Road
7

Take the ramp straight

1.3 mi · 1 min
8

Keep slight right to continue on Southwest Evangeline Thruway

2.5 mi · 2 min · Southwest Evangeline Thruway
9

Continue on Southeast Evangeline Thruway

6.0 mi · 9 min · Southeast Evangeline Thruway
10

Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

8.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway
11

Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

198 mi · 3 hr 22 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
12

Keep slight right to continue on I 20: Dallas, Monroe

0.2 mi · 29 sec · I 20: Dallas, Monroe
13

Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Monroe

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 20 East: Monroe
14

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway

1.5 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway
15

Take the exit slight right toward Traffic Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Traffic Street
16

Continue on Barksdale Boulevard

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Barksdale Boulevard
17

Turn left onto Monroe Street

79 ft · 3 sec · Monroe Street
18

Arrive at your destination

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 113.6 miles from Saint Martinville, LA, or about 2h 6m 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 80 miles or 1h 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 113.6 miles or 2h 6m 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 21m

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 Saint Martinville, 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 Saint Martinville, LA

This is one driving day of about 227.2 miles and 4h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Saint Martinville, 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 113.6 mi from Saint Martinville, LA · 2h 6m into the drive

Downtown Tyler, TX, TX

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tyler, TX

114 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

League City, TX

Fuel and coffee

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

Tyler, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 113.6 miles from Saint Martinville, 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.

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...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 148.8
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$34.73 one way

$69.47 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 80 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.26 $38.10 $76.19
premium $4.61 $41.24 $82.47
diesel $5.64 $50.48 $100.95

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$35

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$60–$85

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 79.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 68.2 0 $23.86 $10.91
Efficient EV 56.8 0 $19.88 $9.09
EV Truck/SUV 90.9 1 $31.81 $14.54

Gas CO2

79 kg

EV CO2

27 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 3 hours ago

Origin

Saint Martinville, LA

Late night in Saint Martinville on Monday

Local time

5:31 AM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bossier City, LA

Late night in Bossier City on Monday

Local time

5:31 AM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 10 mph 37% chance 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

1 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 5m 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 Saint Martinville, LA to Bossier City, LA covers 227.2 miles and takes about 4h 5m 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, Southeast Evangeline Thruway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 113.6 miles from Saint Martinville, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.73 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 227.2 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.1 miles (South Martin Luther King Jr Drive): Navigation decision point; at 7.3 miles (LA 182 / Southwest Frontage Road): Navigation decision point; at 224.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Saint Martinville, LA to Bossier City, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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