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Trip from Saint Rose, LA to Bossier City, LA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5h 52m

Distance

317.2 mi

510 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$48

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

18 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
5h 40m ★
6 AM
5h 53m
8 AM
6h 19m
10 AM
6h 2m
12 PM
5h 59m
3 PM
6h 3m
5 PM
6h 17m
8 PM
5h 45m

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 Rose, LA, LA

Saint Rose, LA

Antonio Garcia Prats

Downtown Bossier City, LA, LA

Bossier City, LA

Stephen Leonardi

Trip Overview

The drive from Saint Rose, LA to Bossier City, LA covers 317.2 miles and takes about 5h 52m 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 $47.90 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

158.6 miles from Saint Rose, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 8m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 52m. Total distance: 317.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Saint Rose, LA to Bossier City, LA covers 317.2 miles and takes about 5h 52m, 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 24 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 2.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 317.2 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 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

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

8
2.9 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the exit toward I 310: Boutte, Baton Rouge

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 310: Boutte, Baton Rouge
7
3.2 mi into trip | ~6m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 310 North: Baton Rouge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 310 North: Baton Rouge
6
5.6 mi into trip | ~9m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 1 Toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
7
74.5 mi into trip | ~1h 27m 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
74.9 mi into trip | ~1h 28m 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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway 186.3 mi 3h 10m
I 10 67.9 mi 1h 16m
State Route 1 49 mi 1h 2m
North Lobdell Highway 3.6 mi 4m
I 310 1.8 mi 2m
River Road 1.7 mi 2m
Purple Heart Recipients Highway 1.5 mi 2m
Almedia Road 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway — 186.3 mi, about 3h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 1st Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · 1st Street
2

Turn left onto LA 48

1.7 mi · 2 min · River Road
3

Turn left onto LA 50

0.6 mi · 1 min · Almedia Road
4

Continue on LA 50

0.3 mi · 28 sec · State Route 50
5

At end of road, turn left onto US 61

424 ft · 9 sec · Airline Highway
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 27 sec
Toward I 310: Boutte, Baton Rouge Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 55 sec
Toward I 310 North: Baton Rouge Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Merge onto I 310

1.8 mi · 2 min · I 310
9

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 1 Toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
10

Merge onto I 10

64 mi · 1 hr 11 min · I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10

3.9 mi · 4 min · I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Exit 151 Toward LA 415: Lobdell Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork

317 ft · 7 sec
Toward LA 415: Lobdell Use the right lane.
14

Merge onto LA 415

3.6 mi · 4 min · North Lobdell Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Merge onto US 190; LA 1

49 mi · 1 hr 2 min · State Route 1
Use the straight lane.
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
17

Merge onto I 49; US 167

186 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
18

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward I 20: Dallas, Monroe
19

Keep slight right at fork

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

Merge onto I 20

1.5 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway
21

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward Traffic Street
22

Continue on Barksdale Boulevard

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Barksdale Boulevard
23

Turn left onto Monroe Street

78 ft · 2 sec · Monroe Street
24

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 158.6 miles from Saint Rose, LA, or about 3h 8m 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 70 miles or 1h 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 158.6 miles or 3h 8m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 51m

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 Rose, 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 Rose, LA

This is one driving day of about 317.2 miles and 5h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 miles from Saint Rose, 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 158.6 mi from Saint Rose, LA · 3h 8m into the drive

suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette and St. Martin parishes, Louisiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Broussard, LA

159 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 70 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Alexandria, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 158.6 miles from Saint Rose, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Parrain's Seafood Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Early in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 68

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12253819922

Visit website

Bon Asian Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Shreveport, Louisiana

1 mi

Cork's Cajun Fried Fish & Shrimp

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

1.5 mi

Parrain's Seafood Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 68

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12253819922

Visit website

Bon Asian Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 317.2

Shreveport, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+13182207373

Visit website

Cork's Cajun Fried Fish & Shrimp

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 68

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 10:30 am–8 pm

+12254789128

Visit website

City Pork Jefferson

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 68

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+12256158880

Visit website

Whataburger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 317.2

Shreveport, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13188655254

Visit website

Sabores | Dominican Bar & Grill Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately mile 317.2

Shreveport, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13183512761

Visit website

The Creek Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 181.2

Woodworth, Louisiana

Hours: 10:30 am–3 pm

+13184490674

Frank's Restaurant-Baton Rouge

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 68

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 5 am–2:30 pm

+12259265977

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 68

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 68

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18337484267

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 317.2

Bossier City, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 317.2

Shreveport, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 68

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ProChargeEV Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 68

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12259236993

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 68

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 45.3

Gonzales, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 68

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 8 am–4:30 pm

+12257652437

Visit website

Knock Knock Children's Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 68

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+12253883090

Visit website

Burden Museum & Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 68

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12257633990

Visit website

LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 68

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12257633990

Visit website

13th Gate Escape, Louisiana's Ultimate Escape Games

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 68

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–10:15 pm

+12253891313

Visit website

USS KIDD Veterans Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 68

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 9:30 am–3:30 pm

+12253421942

Visit website

Jambalaya Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 45.3

Gonzales, Louisiana

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+12256472841

Visit website

Capitol Park Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 68

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+12253425428

Visit website

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

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...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free near mile 240.6
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...

15 mi from route ~38 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$47.90 one way

$95.81 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 111 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $52.59 $105.18
premium $4.56 $56.93 $113.87
diesel $5.61 $70.03 $140.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$48

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$73–$98

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 111 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

18 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

ChargePoint Charging Station

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Gonzales, Louisiana

Tesla

1 DCFC

Rivian Adventure Network

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Rivian

1 DCFC

Green Park Park & Charge

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Other

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Natchitoches, Louisiana

Tesla

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Shreveport, Louisiana

Tesla

1 DCFC

Other: 7 Tesla: 5 ChargePoint: 4 Rivian: 1 Blink: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 95.2 1 $33.31 $15.23
Efficient EV 79.3 0 $27.76 $12.69
EV Truck/SUV 126.9 1 $44.41 $20.30

Gas CO2

111 kg

EV CO2

37 kg (67% 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

Saint Rose, LA

Night in Saint Rose on Thursday

Local time

10:17 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bossier City, LA

Night in Bossier City on Thursday

Local time

10:17 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

81°F

Broussard, LA

159 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

4 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

5h 52m 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 Rose, LA to Bossier City, LA covers 317.2 miles and takes about 5h 52m 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 158.6 miles from Saint Rose, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $47.90 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 demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 317.2 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 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Saint Rose, LA to Bossier City, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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