Bossier City to Jennings is 208.6 miles and takes about 4h 13m via Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway and Highway 26, with a fuel budget near $31 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Louisiana, connecting the Southeast region from start to finish. It's primarily a surface road drive, so expect a more relaxed pace than a pure interstate run. Given the moderate distance and duration, this is a solid option for a single-day excursion.
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
104.3 miles from Bossier City, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 49m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
119.2 mi
2h 2m
Masonic Drive
49.4 mi
1h 1m
Highway 26
29.7 mi
52m
Macarthur Drive
3.6 mi
5m
Elton Road
1.5 mi
2m
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
1.4 mi
2m
6th Avenue
1 mi
1m
State Route 26
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 119.2 mi, about 2h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bossier City, LA and Jennings, 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
119 mi·2 hr 2 min·Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·19 sec
Toward US 71, US 165: MacArthur Drive
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·45 sec
Toward US 71 South, US 165 South: MacArthur Drive
9
Merge onto US 71; US 165; LA 28
3.6 mi·5 min·Macarthur Drive
10
Enter roundabout onto US 165
0.1 mi·14 sec·Masonic Drive
11
Continue on US 165
49 mi·1 hr·Masonic Drive
12
Turn left onto LA 26
1.0 mi·1 min·6th Avenue
13
Continue on LA 26
30 mi·52 min·Highway 26
14
Continue on LA 26
0.3 mi·35 sec·State Route 26
15
Continue on LA 26
1.5 mi·2 min·Elton Road
16
Turn left onto West Academy Avenue
0.3 mi·48 sec·West Academy Avenue
17
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.1 mi·23 sec·North Main Street
18
Turn left onto East Plaquemine Street
286 ft·12 sec·East Plaquemine Street
19
Arrive at destination
East Plaquemine Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 4h 13m drive, consider departing mid-morning to avoid early rush hour and allow ample time for your single stop. With a fuel cost estimated at $31, it's wise to fill up before you leave Bossier City. Since this is a one-day trip, you have flexibility; however, breaking up the 208.6 miles can make it more enjoyable. Keep an eye out for the transition from highway to surface roads around mile 119.2, as this indicates a significant change in driving pace and traffic.
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 104.3 miles from Bossier City, LA, or about 1h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 119.2 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 46 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 104.3 miles or 1h 49m 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 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jennings, 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 208.6 miles and 4h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 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 119.2 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 208.6 — 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
121.9 mi into trip|~2h 7m in
Take the exit toward US 71, US 165: MacArthur Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 71, US 165: MacArthur Drive
6
122.1 mi into trip|~2h 7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 71 South, US 165 South: MacArthur Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 71 South, US 165 South: MacArthur Dri...
5
208.6 mi into trip|~4h 13m in|East Plaquemine Street
Turn left onto East Plaquemine Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$28.96 one way
$57.92 round trip
$3.53/gal25.4 MPG avg73 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.95
$32.40
$64.80
premium
$4.29
$35.22
$70.45
diesel
$4.80
$39.39
$78.78
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
62.6
0
$21.90
$10.01
Efficient EV
52.2
0
$18.25
$8.34
EV Truck/SUV
83.4
1
$29.20
$13.35
Gas CO2
73 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 Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Bossier City, LA
Night
in Bossier City on Monday
Local time
9:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Mostly Clear
SW 0 to 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 10:12AM CDT until July 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 10:11AM CDT until July 19 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Destination
Jennings, LA
Night
in Jennings on Monday
Local time
9:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Mostly Clear
W 5 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 10:12AM CDT until July 20 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 10:11AM CDT until July 19 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
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
4h 13m 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.
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...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 79.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 14% of this 208.6-mile trip on highways. The longest stretch of highway driving, 119.2 miles, occurs on the Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. After that, you'll transition to mostly surface roads, including Highway 26, for the remainder of the drive. Expect a change from faster highway speeds to more frequent intersections and local traffic as you move onto surface streets.
Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 119.2 mi on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 13m drive. You will face about 12 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 121.9 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 119.2 miles on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 4 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 121.9 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 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Jennings, LA, but most travelers stay overnight.
