This 206.2-mile drive from Bossier City, LA, to Arnaudville, LA, will take you about 3 hours and 40 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, with an estimated fuel cost of $31. You'll mainly navigate via the Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway and State Route 93, with a brief stint on Bayou Courtableau Highway. The route offers a local driving experience rather than an interstate cruise. Since both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region, you won't be crossing state lines, keeping the journey geographically straightforward.
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
103.1 miles from Bossier City, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 47m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
194.9 mi
3h 19m
State Route 93
3.2 mi
5m
Bayou Courtableau Highway
3.1 mi
5m
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
1.4 mi
2m
East Martin Luther King Jr Drive
1.2 mi
2m
Martin Luther King Drive
0.3 mi
<1m
West Martin Luther King Drive
0.2 mi
<1m
State Highway 93
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 194.9 mi, about 3h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bossier City, LA and Arnaudville, LA.
1
Start on Monroe Street
78 ft·4 sec·Monroe Street
2
Turn right onto Barksdale Boulevard
0.2 mi·32 sec·Barksdale Boulevard
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·31 sec
4
Merge onto I 20; US 71
1.4 mi·2 min·Purple Heart Recipients Highway
5
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 49 South: Alexandria
6
Continue on I 49
195 mi·3 hr 19 min·Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi·51 sec
Toward LA 93: Grand Coteau, Sunset
8
Turn left
81 ft·2 sec
9
Turn left onto LA 93
0.2 mi·21 sec·State Highway 93
10
Turn straight onto LA 93
0.2 mi·23 sec·West Martin Luther King Drive
11
Turn right onto LA 93
1.2 mi·2 min·East Martin Luther King Jr Drive
12
Continue on LA 93
0.3 mi·26 sec·Martin Luther King Drive
13
Continue on LA 93
3.2 mi·5 min·State Route 93
14
Continue on LA 93
3.1 mi·5 min·Bayou Courtableau Highway
15
Turn left onto LA 31
365 ft·9 sec·State Route 31
16
Turn right onto LA 31; LA 347
110 ft·8 sec·Fuselier Street
17
Turn left onto Front Street
132 ft·5 sec·Front Street
18
Arrive at destination
Front Street
Trip Plan
With a total duration of 3 hours and 40 minutes, this trip is easily manageable in one day. Consider an early morning departure from Bossier City to maximize daylight and allow for a relaxed pace. You'll encounter just one recommended stop, so plan your breaks accordingly. The longest stretch without a significant change is 194.9 miles on the Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, so ensure you have adequate fuel before embarking on this segment. Keep an eye out for the transitions between the main highways as you approach Arnaudville.
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 103.1 miles from Bossier City, LA, or about 1h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 194.9 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 45 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103.1 miles or 1h 47m 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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arnaudville, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bossier City, 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 Bossier City, LA
This is one driving day of about 206.2 miles and 3h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Bossier City, 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 Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway for about 194.9 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 206.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Barksdale Boulevard
Turn right onto Barksdale Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
1.8 mi into trip|~3m in
Take the exit toward I 49 South: Alexandria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 49 South: Alexandria
5
197.5 mi into trip|~3h 24m in
Take the exit toward LA 93: Grand Coteau, Sunset
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward LA 93: Grand Coteau, Sunset
4
197.9 mi into trip|~3h 25m in|LA 93 / State Highway 93
Turn left onto LA 93 / State Highway 93
Navigation decision point
5
206.2 mi into trip|~3h 39m in|Front Street
Turn left onto Front Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.69 one way
$63.39 round trip
$3.90/gal25.4 MPG avg72 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$35.05
$70.11
premium
$4.65
$37.72
$75.45
diesel
$5.35
$43.43
$86.86
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
61.9
0
$21.65
$9.90
Efficient EV
51.6
0
$18.04
$8.25
EV Truck/SUV
82.5
1
$28.87
$13.20
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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 as of May 31, 2026
Origin
Bossier City, LA
Afternoon
in Bossier City on Wednesday
Local time
4:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
94°F
Mostly Sunny
S 5 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 11:00AM CDT until June 4 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 8:14AM CDT until June 1 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Destination
Arnaudville, LA
Afternoon
in Arnaudville on Wednesday
Local time
4:55 PM
CDT
Current temp
90°F
Mostly Sunny
S 5 mph8% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 11:00AM CDT until June 4 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 8:14AM CDT until June 1 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
89°F
Colfax, LA
103 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
4 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 40m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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.
Cane River Creole National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The Cane River region is home to a unique culture; the Creoles. Generations of the same families of workers, enslaved and tenant, and owners lived on these lands for over 200 years. The park tells the...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 78.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 206.2-mile journey. While a significant portion, 194.9 miles, is on the Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, it's not a constant high-speed experience. The overall highway share is moderate, suggesting a mix of faster sections and more intricate local roads. The profile indicates this route often involves frequent turns and changes in road type as you make your way through Louisiana.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 194.9 mi on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Barksdale Boulevard.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 40m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Barksdale Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 197.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 194.9 miles on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 9 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Barksdale Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 197.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Cane River Creole National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Arnaudville, LA, but most travelers stay overnight.
