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Trip from Winnsboro, LA to Bossier City, LA

Drive Time

2h 34m

Distance

139.8 mi

225 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

11 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 24m ★
6 AM
2h 35m
8 AM
2h 55m
10 AM
2h 42m
12 PM
2h 40m
3 PM
2h 43m
5 PM
2h 54m
8 PM
2h 29m

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

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Downtown Bossier City, LA, LA

Bossier City, LA

Stephen Leonardi

Trip Overview

The drive from Winnsboro, LA to Bossier City, LA covers 139.8 miles and takes about 2h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 20, US 425, Front Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 117.8 miles on I 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.37 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

69.9 miles from Winnsboro, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 34m highway drive covering 139.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 20 and US 425. The longest continuous stretch is about 117.8 miles on I 20.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 117.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and US 425. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 425; LA 4; LA 15 / Front Street.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Winnsboro, LA to Bossier City, LA is easy. At 2h 34m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 425; LA 4; LA 15 / Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 139.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 139.6 miles (Traffic Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

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

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 425; LA 4; LA 15 / Front Street

Turn left onto US 425; LA 4; LA 15 / Front Street

Navigation decision point

4
139.4 mi into trip | ~2h 33m in

Take the exit toward Traffic Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward Traffic Street
4
139.6 mi into trip | ~2h 33m in | Traffic Street

Turn right onto Traffic Street

Navigation decision point

4
139.6 mi into trip | ~2h 34m in | Delhi Street

Turn right onto Delhi Street

Navigation decision point

5
139.7 mi into trip | ~2h 34m in | Monroe Street

Turn left onto Monroe Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 20 117.8 mi 2h 8m
US 425 17.8 mi 20m
Front Street 3.4 mi 3m
Delhi Street 0.1 mi <1m
Monroe Street <0.1 mi <1m
Prairie Road <0.1 mi <1m
Traffic Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 20 — 117.8 mi, about 2h 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on LA 4

237 ft · 10 sec · Prairie Road
2

Turn left onto US 425; LA 4; LA 15

3.4 mi · 3 min · Front Street
3

Continue on US 425; LA 15

18 mi · 20 min · US 425; LA 15
4

Turn left

0.3 mi · 35 sec
5

Merge onto I 20

118 mi · 2 hr 8 min · I 20
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward Traffic Street
7

Turn right onto Traffic Street

110 ft · 4 sec · Traffic Street
8

Turn right onto Delhi Street

0.1 mi · 30 sec · Delhi Street
9

Turn left onto Monroe Street

394 ft · 13 sec · Monroe Street
10

Arrive at destination

Monroe Street

Trip Plan

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 69.9 miles from Winnsboro, LA, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 117.8 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 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 69.9 miles or 1h 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 2h 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 Winnsboro, 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 Winnsboro, LA

This is one driving day of about 139.8 miles and 2h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Winnsboro, 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 I 20 for about 117.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 69.9 mi from Winnsboro, LA · 1h 17m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Garland, TX

70 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

Garland, TX

Fuel and coffee

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

Garland, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 69.9 miles from Winnsboro, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 117.8 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.

Poverty Point National Monument

Poverty Point National Monument

National Monument

Now a nearly forgotten culture, Poverty Point at its peak 3,000 years ago was part of an enormous trading network that stretched for hundreds of miles across the continent. It was - and is - also an e...

25 mi from route ~63 min detour Free near mile 19.3
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.37 one way

$42.74 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 49 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.26 $23.44 $46.88
premium $4.61 $25.37 $50.75
diesel $5.64 $31.06 $62.12

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$21

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$46–$71

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 48.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

11 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Bossier City, LA

Tesla

12 DCFC

TownePlace Suites Monroe - Tesla Supercharger

Monroe, LA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Eagle Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Ruston, LA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Mall St. Vincent - Tesla Supercharger

Shreveport, LA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Target T1469 (Monroe, LA)

Monroe, LA

Electrify America

6 DCFC

BANNER FORD OF MONROE

Monroe, LA

FORD_CHARGE

4 DCFC

Pilot Travel Center 300

West Monroe, LA

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Sparks Nissan

Monroe, LA

Non-Networked

1 DCFC

Tesla: 4 Non-Networked: 2 FORD_CHARGE: 1 Electrify America: 1 eVgo Network: 1 EV Connect: 1 ChargePoint Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 41.9 0 $14.68 $6.71
Efficient EV 35 0 $12.23 $5.59
EV Truck/SUV 55.9 0 $19.57 $8.95

Gas CO2

49 kg

EV CO2

16 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Winnsboro, LA

Morning in Winnsboro on Monday

Local time

7:56 AM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bossier City, LA

Morning in Bossier City on Monday

Local time

7:56 AM

CDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

63°F

Garland, TX

70 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

1 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

2h 34m 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 Winnsboro, LA to Bossier City, LA covers 139.8 miles and takes about 2h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, US 425, Front Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 69.9 miles from Winnsboro, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.37 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Winnsboro, LA to Bossier City, LA is easy. At 2h 34m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 425; LA 4; LA 15 / Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 139.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 139.6 miles (Traffic Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Winnsboro, LA to Bossier City, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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