Origin
Zachary, LA
Morning in Zachary on Monday
Local time
9:25 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Zachary, LA to Bossier City, LA
Drive Time
3h 49m
Distance
235 mi
378 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 36m
★
6 AM
3h 49m
8 AM
4h 15m
10 AM
3h 58m
12 PM
3h 56m
3 PM
3h 59m
5 PM
4h 13m
8 PM
3h 42m
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 Zachary, LA to Bossier City, LA covers 235 miles and takes about 3h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on High Street, Church Street, Mount Pleasant Zachary Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.93 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
117.5 miles from Zachary, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 49m drive with frequent turns across 235 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
High 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. 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 3h 49m 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 Zachary, LA to Bossier City, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| High Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Church Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mount Pleasant Zachary Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Samuels Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Route 3170 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 3170 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 49 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 49 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
High Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Zachary, LA and Bossier City, LA.
1
Start on Main Street
384 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn straight onto High Street
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
High Street
3
Continue on Church Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Church Street
4
Continue on Mount Pleasant Zachary Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Pleasant Zachary Road
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mount Pleasant Zachary Road
52 ft
·
1 sec
·
Mount Pleasant Zachary Road
6
Exit the roundabout onto Mount Pleasant Zachary Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Mount Pleasant Zachary Road
7
Turn right onto Samuels Road
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Samuels Road
8
Turn left
81 mi
·
1 hr 52 min
9
Turn left onto State Route 3170
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 3170
10
Continue on Highway 3170
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Highway 3170
11
Turn right
3.8 mi
·
4 min
12
Take the ramp slight right toward I 49, US 167 North: Opelousas, Alexandria
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 49, US 167 North: Opelousas, Alexandria
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
126 mi
·
2 hr 9 min
·
I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
14
Keep slight right to continue on I 20: Dallas, Monroe
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 20: Dallas, Monroe
15
Keep slight right to continue on I 20 East: Monroe
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 20 East: Monroe
16
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
17
Take the exit slight right toward Traffic Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Traffic Street
18
Continue on Barksdale Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Barksdale Boulevard
19
Turn left onto Monroe Street
79 ft
·
3 sec
·
Monroe Street
20
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 117.5 miles from Zachary, LA, or about 1h 54m 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 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 117.5 miles or 1h 54m 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 7m
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 Zachary, 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 Zachary, LA
This is one driving day of about 235 miles and 3h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Zachary, 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 117.5 mi from Zachary, LA · 1h 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
118 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 117.5 miles from Zachary, 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
$35.93 one way
$71.85 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
82 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $39.40 | $78.81 |
| premium | $4.61 | $42.65 | $85.30 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $52.21 | $104.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 70.5 | 0 | $24.67 | $11.28 |
| Efficient EV | 58.8 | 0 | $20.56 | $9.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 94 | 1 | $32.90 | $15.04 |
Gas CO2
82 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Bossier City, LA
Morning in Bossier City on Monday
Local time
9:25 AM
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 49m 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 Zachary, LA to Bossier City, LA covers 235 miles and takes about 3h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are High Street, Church Street, Mount Pleasant Zachary Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 117.5 miles from Zachary, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.93 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 49m 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 Zachary, LA to Bossier City, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Zachary, LA to Bossier City, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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