Traveling from Bossier City to Jonesboro covers 87.6 miles of Louisiana landscape, a journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 42 minutes. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion rather than an overnight trip. You can expect to spend approximately $12 on fuel for the one-way trek. Navigating through the Southeast region, you will rely on Delhi Street, Traffic Street, and the Purple Heart Recipients Highway to reach your destination. This route offers a straightforward connection between the two cities, making it a manageable choice for anyone looking to avoid the complexities of a multi-day itinerary.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43.8 miles from Bossier City, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 48m into the drive
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Step-by-step road directions between Bossier City, LA and Jonesboro, LA.
1
Start on Monroe Street
394 ft·15 sec·Monroe Street
2
Turn right onto Delhi Street
0.1 mi·29 sec·Delhi Street
3
Turn left onto Traffic Street
0.1 mi·18 sec·Traffic Street
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·19 sec
5
Merge onto I 20; US 71
63 mi·1 hr 8 min·Purple Heart Recipients Highway
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi·46 sec
7
Keep slight right at fork
159 ft·3 sec
8
Turn straight onto PR 106
0.3 mi·48 sec·Tarbutton Road
9
Continue on LA 818
2.1 mi·3 min·LA 818
10
At end of road, turn left onto US 80; LA 818
0.1 mi·17 sec·West California Avenue
11
Turn right onto LA 818
4.4 mi·6 min·Wesley Chaple Road
12
Turn left onto LA 818
2.1 mi·2 min·LA 818
13
Turn right onto US 167
12 mi·13 min·Quitman Highway
14
Continue on US 167; LA 147
2.4 mi·3 min·Main Street
15
Turn right onto North Allen Avenue
0.4 mi·40 sec·North Allen Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Allen Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. Because there are no designated stops on this 87.6-mile route, consider fueling up in Bossier City before you head out to ensure your $12 budget covers the entire journey without worry. Keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of the roads means you should pace yourself carefully to avoid fatigue during the 1-hour and 42-minute drive. My best tip for this specific path is to keep your map navigation active at all times, as the reliance on local streets like Delhi and Traffic Street requires constant awareness of your upcoming turns.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43.8 miles from Bossier City, LA, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.1 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 19 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.8 miles or 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jonesboro, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bossier City, LA
This is one driving day of about 87.6 miles and 1h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Bossier City, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Purple Heart Recipients Highway for about 63.1 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 0.1 and 66.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Delhi Street
Turn right onto Delhi Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|Traffic Street
Turn left onto Traffic Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
63.9 mi into trip|~1h 10m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
66.3 mi into trip|~1h 14m in|US 80; LA 818 / West California Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto US 80; LA 818 / West California Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.23 one way
$26.46 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$14.52
$29.05
premium
$4.56
$15.72
$31.45
diesel
$5.61
$19.34
$38.68
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.3
0
$9.20
$4.20
Efficient EV
21.9
0
$7.66
$3.50
EV Truck/SUV
35
0
$12.26
$5.61
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Bossier City, LA
Late night
in Bossier City on Sunday
Local time
5:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Jonesboro, LA
Late night
in Jonesboro on Sunday
Local time
5:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 42m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a hands-on experience behind the wheel, as this route is characterized by its turn-heavy, local nature rather than high-speed interstate cruising. With a highway share of 0%, you won't find yourself locked into long, monotonous stretches of heavy traffic. Instead, the longest uninterrupted segment is 0 miles on Delhi Street, meaning you should prepare for frequent adjustments and turns throughout the drive. This profile demands your full attention, as the road shifts constantly as you progress through the Louisiana countryside. It is an ideal path for drivers who prefer active navigation over the passive experience of a major freeway.
Only 5% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 63.1 mi on Purple Heart Recipients 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 around 0.1 miles in near Delhi Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 42m 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: at 0.1 miles (Delhi Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Traffic Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
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.
The longest stretch is about 63.1 miles on Purple Heart Recipients Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Delhi Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Traffic Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jonesboro, LA before heading back.
