Bossier City to Eunice is 184.8 miles and takes about 3h 29m via Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway and US 167, with a fuel budget near $27 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Louisiana, connecting the Southeast region of the state. Expect a drive that's mostly on surface roads, offering a straightforward connection between these two points. It's a manageable distance for a single day, making it a good option if you're looking for a direct route with minimal fuss.
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
92.4 miles from Bossier City, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 37m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
144.7 mi
2h 28m
US 167
25.7 mi
38m
Veterans Memorial Highway
6.4 mi
9m
State Route 13
4.2 mi
6m
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
1.4 mi
2m
North C C Duson Street
0.8 mi
1m
Barksdale Boulevard
0.2 mi
<1m
West Laurel Avenue
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 144.7 mi, about 2h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bossier City, LA and Eunice, 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
145 mi·2 hr 28 min·Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward US 167: Meeker, Turkey Creek
8
Turn right onto US 167
26 mi·38 min·US 167
9
Continue on LA 13
1.8 mi·2 min·State Route 13
10
Continue on LA 13
6.4 mi·9 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
11
Continue on LA 13
2.4 mi·3 min·State Route 13
12
Continue on LA 13
0.8 mi·1 min·North C C Duson Street
13
Turn right onto US 190
0.1 mi·14 sec·West Laurel Avenue
14
Turn left onto South 3rd Street
195 ft·8 sec·South 3rd Street
15
Arrive at destination
South 3rd Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 29m estimated drive time, leaving Bossier City in the morning will give you ample time to reach Eunice before evening. With only one stop suggested, you have flexibility in deciding when and where to take a break. Keep an eye on fuel levels, as the estimated cost is $27, and it's always wise to refuel before hitting the longest stretch of 144.7 miles if you're concerned about availability. Since this is a one-day trip, you can adjust your departure and arrival times based on your preferences.
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 92.4 miles from Bossier City, LA, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 144.7 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 41 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92.4 miles or 1h 37m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Eunice, 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 184.8 miles and 3h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 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 144.7 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 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 184.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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
147.3 mi into trip|~2h 33m in
Take the exit toward US 167: Meeker, Turkey Creek
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 167: Meeker, Turkey Creek
4
184.6 mi into trip|~3h 29m in|US 190 / West Laurel Avenue
Turn right onto US 190 / West Laurel Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
184.8 mi into trip|~3h 29m in|South 3rd Street
Turn left onto South 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.65 one way
$51.31 round trip
$3.53/gal25.4 MPG avg65 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.95
$28.70
$57.40
premium
$4.29
$31.21
$62.41
diesel
$4.80
$34.89
$69.79
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
55.4
0
$19.40
$8.87
Efficient EV
46.2
0
$16.17
$7.39
EV Truck/SUV
73.9
0
$25.87
$11.83
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% 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 Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Bossier City, LA
Afternoon
in Bossier City on Sunday
Local time
2:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Mostly Clear
SW 0 to 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 8:15PM CDT until July 19 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 10:12AM CDT until July 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Destination
Eunice, LA
Afternoon
in Eunice on Sunday
Local time
2:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Mostly Clear
W 0 to 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 8:15PM CDT until July 19 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 10:12AM CDT until July 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
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
2 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 29m 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 82.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily surface roads, with only 16% of the drive on highways. You'll experience a long stretch of 144.7 miles on the Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway before transitioning to other roads. Expect a significant amount of driving on local streets and through towns, rather than continuous highway cruising. The transition from highway to surface roads will likely involve a noticeable change in speed and traffic patterns.
Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 144.7 mi on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Barksdale Boulevard.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bossier City, LA to Eunice, LA is easy. At 3h 29m with 16% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 147.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
246 ft46 ft
Total Climb
213 ft
Total Descent
340 ft
Highest Point
246 ft
~39.6 mi in
Elevation Range
200 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bossier City, LA to Eunice, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Turkey Creek along the way.
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
Eunice is in the Acadiana subregion of Louisiana. This town is essentially considered the center of the Prairie Cajun culture. A new city by Louisiana standards, Eunice was settled in 1900 as a planned city on the railroad. Home to the National Park Service's Prairie Acadian Cultural Center and the Liberty Theater, Eunice has quickly become one of Louisiana's major destinations for all things Cajun.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 144.7 miles on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 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 147.3 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 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Eunice, LA, but most travelers stay overnight.
