Trip from Bossier City, LA to Lutcher, LA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 21m

Distance

289.3 mi

466 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$44

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 8m ★

6 AM

5h 21m

8 AM

5h 48m

10 AM

5h 31m

12 PM

5h 28m

3 PM

5h 32m

5 PM

5h 47m

8 PM

5h 13m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Bossier City, LA

Stephen Leonardi

Lutcher, LA

Photography Maghradze PH

Trip Overview

The drive from Bossier City, LA to Lutcher, LA covers 289.3 miles and takes about 5h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, US 190, I 10 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 186.4 miles on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.69 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

144.7 miles from Bossier City, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 29m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway	186.4 mi	3h 10m
US 190	49.5 mi	1h 3m
I 10	35.2 mi	39m
Airline Highway	7.8 mi	9m
LA 415 Spur	3.6 mi	5m
North Airline Avenue	2.2 mi	4m
Purple Heart Recipients Highway	1.4 mi	2m
West Main Street	0.7 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway — 186.4 mi, about 3h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bossier City, LA and Lutcher, LA.

Start on Monroe Street

78 ft · 4 sec · Monroe Street

Turn right onto Barksdale Boulevard

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Barksdale Boulevard

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Merge onto I 20; US 71

1.4 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Toward I 49 South: Alexandria

Continue on I 49

186 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas

Keep slight left at fork

362 ft · 9 sec

Toward US 190 East: Baton Rouge

Merge onto US 190

49 mi · 1 hr 3 min · US 190

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto LA 415 Spur

3.6 mi · 5 min · LA 415 Spur

Turn left

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward I 10 East: Baton Rouge

Merge onto I 10

35 mi · 39 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 41 sec

Exit 187 Toward US 61 South: Gramercy Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto US 61

7.8 mi · 9 min · Airline Highway

Turn right onto LA 3274

2.2 mi · 4 min · North Airline Avenue

Turn right onto LA 641

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Main Street

Arrive at destination

LA 641

Trip Plan

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 144.7 miles from Bossier City, LA, or about 2h 29m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 186.4 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 64 miles or 1h 7m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 144.7 miles or 2h 29m 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 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lutcher, LA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Bossier City, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 289.3 miles and 5h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 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 186.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

largest city and parish seat of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Alexandria, LA

145 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Hemphill, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Alexandria, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 144.7 miles from Bossier City, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 186.4 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Parrain's Seafood Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 248

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12253819922

Visit website

Bon Asian Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Shreveport, Louisiana

1 mi

Cork's Cajun Fried Fish & Shrimp

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

2 mi

Parrain's Seafood Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 248

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12253819922

Visit website

Bon Asian Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Shreveport, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+13182207373

Visit website

Cork's Cajun Fried Fish & Shrimp

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 248

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 10:30 am–8 pm

+12254789128

Visit website

The Cottage Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 124

Alexandria, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+13184484220

Visit website

Whataburger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Shreveport, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13188655254

Visit website

Sabores | Dominican Bar & Grill Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately

Shreveport, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13183512761

Visit website

City Pork Jefferson

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30 mile 248

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+12256158880

Visit website

Brocatos Breakfast & Lunch

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 124

Alexandria, Louisiana

Hours: 6–9:30 am

+13184437520

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 248

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

1.2 mi from route

Knock Knock Children's Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 248

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+12253883090

Visit website

Alexandria Museum of Art

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 124

Alexandria, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+13184433458

Visit website

13th Gate Escape, Louisiana's Ultimate Escape Games

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 248

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–10:15 pm

+12253891313

Visit website

USS KIDD Veterans Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 248

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 9:30 am–3:30 pm

+12253421942

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 278.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Barksdale Boulevard

Turn right onto Barksdale Boulevard

Navigation decision point

189 mi into trip | ~3h 15m in

Take the exit toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 190: Baton Rouge, Opelousas

189.5 mi into trip | ~3h 16m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 190 East: Baton Rouge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 190 East: Baton Rouge

189.6 mi into trip | ~3h 16m in | US 190

Merge onto US 190

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

278.1 mi into trip | ~5h 5m in

Take the exit toward US 61 South: Gramercy

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 187 Toward US 61 South: Gramercy

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$43.69 one way

$87.38 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 101 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$47.96	$95.92
premium	$4.56	$51.93	$103.85
diesel	$5.61	$63.87	$127.75

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$44

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$69–$94

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 101.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	86.8	1	$30.38	$13.89
Efficient EV	72.3	0	$25.31	$11.57
EV Truck/SUV	115.7	1	$40.50	$18.52

Gas CO2

101 kg

EV CO2

34 kg (66% 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

Morning in Bossier City on Sunday

Local time

11:04 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lutcher, LA

Morning in Lutcher on Sunday

Local time

11:04 AM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

85°F

Alexandria, LA

145 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

15 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 21m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

289.3 mi in 5h 21m — 31% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway.

31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.

17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 186.4 mi on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Barksdale Boulevard.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 289.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Barksdale Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 189 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 189.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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 Lutcher, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Opelousas along the way.

Opelousas

189 mi in | ~3h 15m

About the Cities

Starting in Bossier City, LA

Full guide →

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.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 21m. Total distance: 289.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 186.4 miles on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 10 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.

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 Lutcher, 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. There are 10 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

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 Lutcher, LA before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Bossier City, LA to Lutcher, LA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Parrain's Seafood Restaurant

Parrain's Seafood Restaurant

Bon Asian Cafe

Cork's Cajun Fried Fish & Shrimp

The Cottage Restaurant

Whataburger

Sabores | Dominican Bar & Grill Restaurant

City Pork Jefferson

Brocatos Breakfast & Lunch

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

Rivian Adventure Network

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

Love's Travel Stop

Love's Travel Stop

Love's Travel Stop

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

I-49 Rest Area

415 South Truck Stop

Pilot Travel Center

Love's Travel Stop

La1 Truck Stop

Knock Knock Children's Museum

Alexandria Museum of Art

13th Gate Escape, Louisiana's Ultimate Escape Games

USS KIDD Veterans Museum

Riverfront Plaza & City Dock

Louisiana Art & Science Museum

Capitol Park Museum

North Boulevard Town Square

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Bossier City, LA

Lutcher, LA

Same local time

15 degrees cooler at arrival

5h 21m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Bossier City, LA

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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