Origin
Westwego, LA
Afternoon in Westwego on Monday
Local time
12:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Westwego, LA to Bossier City, LA
Drive Time
5h 5m
Distance
326.8 mi
526 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 52m
★
6 AM
5h 6m
8 AM
5h 33m
10 AM
5h 15m
12 PM
5h 13m
3 PM
5h 17m
5 PM
5h 31m
8 PM
4h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bossier City, LA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
The drive from Westwego, LA to Bossier City, LA covers 326.8 miles and takes about 5h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Avenue E, 4th Street, Louisiana Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.96 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
163.4 miles from Westwego, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 32m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 5m drive with frequent turns across 326.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Avenue E 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 5m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Westwego, LA to Bossier City, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue E | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 4th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Louisiana Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| River Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bridge City Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Huey P | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| LA 415 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Avenue E
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westwego, LA and Bossier City, LA.
1
Start on 5th Street
85 ft
·
5 sec
·
5th Street
2
Turn right onto Avenue E
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Avenue E
3
Turn left onto 4th Street
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
4th Street
4
Turn right onto Louisiana Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Louisiana Street
5
Turn left onto River Road
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
River Road
6
Turn straight onto Bridge City Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Bridge City Avenue
7
Take the ramp slight right
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
8
Merge slight left onto Huey P. Long Bridge
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Huey P. Long Bridge
9
Continue straight
3.8 mi
·
7 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 10 West: Baton Rouge
11
Keep slight left
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
12
Merge slight left
71 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
13
Keep slight left
3.9 mi
·
4 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward LA 415: Lobdell
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
LA 415: Lobdell
15
Keep slight right to continue on LA 415: Lobdell
318 ft
·
8 sec
·
LA 415: Lobdell
16
Merge slight left onto North Lobdell Highway
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
North Lobdell Highway
17
Merge slight left onto State Route 1
49 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
State Route 1
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
19
Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
186 mi
·
3 hr 10 min
·
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
20
Keep slight right to continue on I 20: Dallas, Monroe
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 20: Dallas, Monroe
21
Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Monroe
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 20 East: Monroe
22
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
23
Take the exit slight right toward Traffic Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Traffic Street
24
Continue on Barksdale Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Barksdale Boulevard
25
Turn left onto Monroe Street
79 ft
·
3 sec
·
Monroe Street
26
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 163.4 miles from Westwego, LA, or about 2h 32m 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 80 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 163.4 miles or 2h 32m 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 10m
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 Westwego, 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 Westwego, LA
This is one driving day of about 326.8 miles and 5h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Westwego, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 163.4 mi from Westwego, LA · 2h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
163 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 163.4 miles from Westwego, 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
$49.96 one way
$99.92 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
114 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $54.80 | $109.59 |
| premium | $4.61 | $59.31 | $118.63 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $72.60 | $145.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 114.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 98 | 1 | $34.31 | $15.69 |
| Efficient EV | 81.7 | 0 | $28.60 | $13.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 130.7 | 1 | $45.75 | $20.92 |
Gas CO2
114 kg
EV CO2
38 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.
Destination
Bossier City, LA
Afternoon in Bossier City on Monday
Local time
12:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
65°F
Newton, TX
163 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
18 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 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 Westwego, LA to Bossier City, LA covers 326.8 miles and takes about 5h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Avenue E, 4th Street, Louisiana Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 163.4 miles from Westwego, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.96 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 5h 5m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Westwego, LA to Bossier City, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Westwego, LA to Bossier City, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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