Origin
Vivian, LA
Afternoon in Vivian on Monday
Local time
12:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vivian, LA to Bossier City, LA
Drive Time
39m
Distance
33.1 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vivian, LA
Israyosoy S.
Bossier City, LA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Vivian to Bossier City, you are facing a short, straightforward trip covering 33.1 miles. Expect to spend about 39 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting around $5 for fuel should comfortably cover the entire journey. You will be navigating local roads like South Pardue Street, Highway 170, and LA 1 rather than major interstates. Because both towns are located within the Southeast region of Louisiana, the transition between them is seamless and familiar. This route is best suited for those who prefer a manageable, turn-heavy local drive over high-speed highway travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
16.6 miles from Vivian, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
Prepare for a drive that prioritizes local navigation over interstate cruising, as this route features a 0% highway share. The experience is defined by a turn-heavy profile that keeps you attentive as you transition through the Louisiana landscape. You will find that there is no long-distance, uninterrupted highway stretch, with the longest segment being 0 miles on South Pardue Street. The road requires constant engagement, offering a slower pace compared to the standard regional transit routes. Expect to shift gears and navigate local junctions frequently as you make your way toward Bossier City.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Pardue Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Vivian, LA to Bossier City, LA is easy. At 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Vivian, LA to Bossier City, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Pardue Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 170 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| LA 1 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Market Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Texas Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Traffic Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Barksdale Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Monroe Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Pardue Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vivian, LA and Bossier City, LA.
1
Start on West Arkansas Avenue
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Arkansas Avenue
2
Continue on South Pardue Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Pardue Street
3
Continue on Highway 170
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Highway 170
4
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
5
Merge slight left
15 mi
·
14 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward LA 1: North Market Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
LA 1: North Market Street
7
Turn left onto North Market Street
7.8 mi
·
13 min
·
North Market Street
8
Turn left onto Texas Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Texas Street
9
Turn right onto Traffic Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Traffic Street
10
Turn left onto Barksdale Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Barksdale Boulevard
11
Turn left onto Monroe Street
79 ft
·
3 sec
·
Monroe Street
12
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since the total drive time is under 40 minutes, you have maximum flexibility regarding your departure schedule. You do not need to worry about complex rest stops or long-haul planning, as the duration is short enough to drive in one go. Keep in mind that because this route relies entirely on local roads, traffic conditions on LA 1 or Highway 170 can directly impact your arrival time. I recommend checking your GPS for local turn-by-turn navigation before you leave, as the lack of highway stretches means you will be relying on local signage throughout the 33.1-mile trek. Use the $5 fuel budget as a baseline, but consider filling up in Vivian if you prefer to avoid potential price fluctuations in the more populated Bossier City area.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 16.6 miles from Vivian, LA, or about 19m into the drive.
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 33.1 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 16.6 miles or 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 33m
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 Vivian, 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 Vivian, LA
This is one driving day of about 33.1 miles and 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Vivian, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.6 mi from Vivian, LA · 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.6 miles from Vivian, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.06 one way
$10.12 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $5.55 | $11.10 |
| premium | $4.61 | $6.01 | $12.02 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $7.35 | $14.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.48 | $1.59 |
| Efficient EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.63 | $2.12 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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.
Destination
Bossier City, LA
Afternoon in Bossier City on Monday
Local time
12:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°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
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
39m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Vivian, LA to Bossier City, LA covers 33.1 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Pardue Street, Highway 170, LA 1. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.6 miles from Vivian, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.06 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Vivian, LA to Bossier City, LA is easy. At 39m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Vivian, LA to Bossier City, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Vivian, LA to Bossier City, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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