Bossier City to Kentwood is 283.3 miles and takes about 5h 22m via Purple Heart Recipients Highway and US 425, with a fuel budget near $43 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Louisiana, beginning in the Northwest region and ending in the Southeast. Expect a mix of driving conditions, with a significant portion on main highways. It's a manageable drive for a single day, suitable if you're looking for a straightforward route across the state without many detours.
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
141.6 miles from Bossier City, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 37m into the drive
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Step-by-step road directions between Bossier City, LA and Kentwood, LA.
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Start on Monroe Street
394 ft·15 sec·Monroe Street
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Turn right onto Delhi Street
0.1 mi·29 sec·Delhi Street
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Turn left onto Traffic Street
0.1 mi·18 sec·Traffic Street
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Take the ramp
0.1 mi·19 sec
5
Merge onto I 20; US 71
118 mi·2 hr 8 min·Purple Heart Recipients Highway
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Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald
7
Turn right onto US 425
74 mi·1 hr 25 min·US 425
8
Turn left onto South Canal Street
0.7 mi·1 min·South Canal Street
9
Turn right onto State Street
0.4 mi·54 sec·State Street
10
Turn left onto South Martin Luther King Jr Street
0.2 mi·20 sec·South Martin Luther King Jr Street
11
Turn right onto East Franklin Street
0.8 mi·1 min·East Franklin Street
12
Turn slight left onto Devereaux Drive
1.1 mi·1 min·Devereaux Drive
13
Take the ramp onto Devereaux Drive
0.1 mi·19 sec·Devereaux Drive
14
Merge onto US 61; US 84
3.3 mi·3 min·US 61; US 84
15
Take the exit onto US 84
28 mi·32 min·US 84
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Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
17
Keep slight left at fork
167 ft·4 sec
18
Turn right onto US 98; MS 184
0.6 mi·43 sec·US 98; MS 184
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Turn right onto US 98
29 mi·32 min·US 98
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Take the exit onto US 98
14 mi·14 min·US 98
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Continue on I 55
11 mi·11 min·I 55
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Take the exit
0.2 mi·24 sec
23
Keep slight left at fork
123 ft·3 sec
24
Turn left onto LA 38
0.2 mi·25 sec·State Route 38
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Continue on LA 38
0.7 mi·1 min·Avenue G
26
Turn left onto US 51
512 ft·8 sec·3rd Street
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Arrive at destination
US 51
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 22m duration, departing in the morning is recommended to maximize daylight for the 283.3-mile trip. With only one recommended stop, you can plan for a single break about halfway through. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the 117.8-mile stretch on Purple Heart Recipients Highway, as services might be less frequent. The estimated fuel cost is around $43. Since this is a single-day drive, you have flexibility to adjust your departure or stop times as needed.
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 141.6 miles from Bossier City, LA, or about 2h 37m 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 62 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 141.6 miles or 2h 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 4h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kentwood, 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 283.3 miles and 5h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 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 Purple Heart Recipients Highway 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 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 282.2 — 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
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0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|Traffic Street
Turn left onto Traffic Street
Navigation decision point
5
118.2 mi into trip|~2h 9m in
Take the exit toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald
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228 mi into trip|~4h 19m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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282.2 mi into trip|~5h 20m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$42.78 one way
$85.57 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg99 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$46.97
$93.94
premium
$4.56
$50.85
$101.70
diesel
$5.61
$62.55
$125.10
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 99.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
85
1
$29.75
$13.60
Efficient EV
70.8
0
$24.79
$11.33
EV Truck/SUV
113.3
1
$39.66
$18.13
Gas CO2
99 kg
EV CO2
33 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 15, 2026
Origin
Bossier City, LA
Night
in Bossier City on Saturday
Local time
11:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Kentwood, LA
Night
in Kentwood on Saturday
Local time
11:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
85°F
Monroe, LA
142 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
20 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
5h 22m 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...
25 mi from route
~62 min detour
Free
near mile 117.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features 56% highway driving, offering stretches of faster travel. You'll encounter your longest continuous highway segment at 117.8 miles on Purple Heart Recipients Highway before transitioning to surface roads. Expect to notice a change in traffic density and exit frequency as you move from the highway portion to the US routes.
56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 117.8 mi on Purple Heart Recipients Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Delhi Street.
Driving Effort6/10
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 283.3 miles you will encounter 20 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: at 0.1 miles (Delhi Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Traffic Street): Navigation decision point; at 118.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Kentwood, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Archibald 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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 22m. Total distance: 283.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 117.8 miles on Purple Heart Recipients Highway. 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Kentwood, LA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: at 0.1 miles (Delhi Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Traffic Street): Navigation decision point; at 118.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.4 hours each way, a round trip means 10.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Kentwood, LA before the return drive.
