Connecting Amite in the southeast to Bossier City requires covering 300 miles across the state of Louisiana. Expect to spend about 5 hours and 37 minutes behind the wheel, making this a manageable one-day trip for most drivers. With a fuel budget of approximately $46, the journey is straightforward and efficient. You will rely primarily on I-20, US 84, and E. E. Wallace Boulevard North to navigate between these two points. Since the entire drive stays within Louisiana, you won't face regional border crossings, but you will transition from the southeastern part of the state toward the northwest. It’s a practical, no-nonsense route that is well-suited for a single day of travel.
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
150 miles from Amite, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 51m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 20
117.8 mi
2h 8m
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
63.2 mi
1h 12m
US 84
47.3 mi
55m
Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
38.9 mi
41m
US 98
30.1 mi
34m
West Oak Street
1.3 mi
2m
Delhi Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Monroe 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 Amite, LA and Bossier City, LA.
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Start on US 51
35 ft·6 sec·Southwest Central Avenue
2
Turn left onto LA 16
1.3 mi·2 min·West Oak Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·30 sec
4
Merge onto I 55
39 mi·41 min·Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
5
Take the exit onto US 98
29 mi·33 min·US 98
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 98; MS 184
0.8 mi·53 sec·US 98; MS 184
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·45 sec
8
Merge onto US 84
28 mi·32 min·US 84
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
6.0 mi·7 min·US 84
10
Take the exit onto US 84
13 mi·15 min·US 84
11
Continue on US 425; LA 15
63 mi·1 hr 12 min·E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
12
Turn left
0.3 mi·35 sec
13
Merge onto I 20
118 mi·2 hr 8 min·I 20
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Toward Traffic Street
15
Turn right onto Traffic Street
110 ft·4 sec·Traffic Street
16
Turn right onto Delhi Street
0.1 mi·30 sec·Delhi Street
17
Turn left onto Monroe Street
394 ft·13 sec·Monroe Street
18
Arrive at destination
Monroe Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 300-mile trek, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh. Since the drive takes over five and a half hours, leaving early in the morning helps you avoid potential congestion and keeps your arrival in Bossier City stress-free. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially when transitioning off the main interstate segments, to ensure you stay within your $46 budget. Because this is a single-day commitment, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time based on your personal pace. Prioritize consistent speed during your longest stretches on I-20 to maintain your estimated arrival time.
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 150 miles from Amite, LA, or about 2h 51m 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 66 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 150 miles or 2h 51m 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 38m
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 Amite, 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 Amite, LA
This is one driving day of about 300 miles and 5h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 miles from Amite, 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 299.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|LA 16 / West Oak Street
Turn left onto LA 16 / West Oak Street
Navigation decision point
4
69.9 mi into trip|~1h 17m in|US 98; MS 184
At end of road, turn left onto US 98; MS 184
Navigation decision point
4
70.6 mi into trip|~1h 18m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
99.1 mi into trip|~1h 52m in|US 84
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
299.9 mi into trip|~5h 37m in|Monroe Street
Turn left onto Monroe Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.31 one way
$90.61 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg105 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$49.74
$99.47
premium
$4.56
$53.85
$107.69
diesel
$5.61
$66.24
$132.47
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 105 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
90
1
$31.50
$14.40
Efficient EV
75
0
$26.25
$12.00
EV Truck/SUV
120
1
$42.00
$19.20
Gas CO2
105 kg
EV CO2
35 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 17, 2026
Origin
Amite, LA
Late night
in Amite on Tuesday
Local time
3:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
S 0 to 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Bossier City, LA
Late night
in Bossier City on Tuesday
Local time
3:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Mostly Clear
S 5 mph1% chanceLive 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
4 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
5h 37m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
27 mi from route
~69 min detour
Free
near mile 186.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with about 65% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You should prepare for a mix of fast-paced interstate driving and transitions onto US 84 and local boulevards. The most significant portion of the journey is a 117.8-mile stretch on I-20, which serves as the backbone of your route. Expect the road's personality to shift as you move away from the interstate and onto the secondary highways that connect your final destination. It is a functional drive that trades scenic variety for consistent, steady progress across the Louisiana landscape.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 117.8 mi on I 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and E. E. Wallace Boulevard North. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 16 / West Oak Street.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 300 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 16 / West Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 69.9 miles (US 98; MS 184): Navigation decision point; at 70.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Bossier City is the second-largest city in Northern Louisiana and the largest city in Bossier Parish. Home to Barksdale Air Force Base, which hosts several Air Force commands, as well as the backup landing site of Air Force One, Bossier City's recent history revolves largely around the U.S. military. In addition, most of the casinos in the Ark-La-Tex (the three-states region where Louisiana, Arkansas, and Texas intersect) are within the corporate limits of Bossier City.
Top landmarks
•Bossier High School — high school in Bossier City, Louisiana, United States
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 37m. Total distance: 300 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 117.8 miles on I 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 16 / West Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 69.9 miles (US 98; MS 184): Navigation decision point; at 70.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — Poverty Point National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.6 hours each way, a round trip means 11.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Bossier City, LA before the return drive.
