Origin
Bossier City, LA
Late night in Bossier City on Sunday
Local time
4:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bossier City, LA to Minden, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
29.9 mi
48 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bossier City, LA
Stephen Leonardi
Minden, LA
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Bossier City to Minden is 29.9 miles and takes about 35 minutes via Purple Heart Recipients Highway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Louisiana, connecting two points in the Southeast region. Expect a local feel with frequent turns, making it more of a quick hop than an extended journey. It's a straightforward trip, ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Recipients Highway | 26.7 mi | 29m |
| Lee Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Sibley Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| US 371 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Broadway Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Delhi Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Traffic Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Monroe Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
— 26.7 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bossier City, LA and Minden, 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
27 mi
·
29 min
·
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward South US 371, North LA 159: Minden, Sibley
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward North LA 159: Minden
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward North LA 159: Minden
9
Turn straight onto US 371
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 371
10
Continue on Sibley Road
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Sibley Road
11
Continue on LA 159
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Lee Street
12
Turn right onto US 79; US 80; LA 159
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Broadway Street
13
Turn left onto US 80
177 ft
·
13 sec
·
West Union Street
14
Turn left onto US 79; US 80; LA 159
103 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
15
Arrive at destination
US 79; US 80; LA 159
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 29.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Delhi Street
Turn right onto Delhi Street
Navigation decision point
5
27.2 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward South US 371, North LA 159: Minden, Sibley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward South US 371, North LA 159: Minden, Sibl...
6
27.4 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward North LA 159: Minden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward North LA 159: Minden
6
27.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward North LA 159: Minden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward North LA 159: Minden
5
29.8 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 80 / West Union Street
Turn left onto US 80 / West Union Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.52 one way
$9.03 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.96 | $9.91 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.37 | $10.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9 | 0 | $3.14 | $1.44 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.91 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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.
Destination
Minden, LA
Late night in Minden on Sunday
Local time
4:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
35m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a turn-heavy local drive, so be prepared for a more involved navigation experience than a simple interstate cruise. With a highway share of 100%, you'll be on local roads for the entire 29.9 miles. The longest stretch without a significant turn is 26.7 miles on Purple Heart Recipients Highway. You'll likely encounter a mix of residential and commercial areas as you make your way through the Louisiana landscape.
Only 1% 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: 26.7 mi on Purple Heart Recipients Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 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 Effort
6/10
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 29.9 miles you will encounter 10 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 27.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.4 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.
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 Minden, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Sibley along the way.
Sibley
27.2 mi in
|
~30m
Discover Along the Route
Interesting stops within a short detour of your drive.
Rhino Coffee
Cafe
Near the start, short detour
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Shreveport, LA
Cuisine: coffee_shop;breakfast
Hours: Mo-Su 07:00-17:00
Visit websiteRoma Italian Bistro
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
0 mi from route
mile 29.9
Minden, LA
Cuisine: italian
Hours: Tu-Su 11:00-10:00
The III Amigos
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Bossier City, LA
Cuisine: mexican
Hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Visit websiteIHOP
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~1 min detour
Bossier City, LA
Cuisine: breakfast;pancake
Hours: Su-Th 07:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 07:00-24:00
Visit websiteChurch's Chicken
Fast_food
Near the start, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 3.3
Bossier City, LA
Cuisine: chicken
Visit websiteHabacu's
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
mile 29.9
Cuisine: mexican
Pizza Hut
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
0.9 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 3.3
Bossier City, LA
Cuisine: pizza
Hours: Su-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Visit websiteMinden Historic District
Park
Near the end, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
mile 29.9
City Park
Park
Near the end, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 29.9
Academy Park Sign
Park
Near the end, right off the route
0.4 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 29.9
Stewart Park Exit
Park
Near the end, right off the route
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 29.9
Stewart Park Entrance
Park
Near the end, right off the route
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 29.9
Derelict Tram
Attraction
Near the start, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~2 min detour
Webster Parish Bell Tower
Monument
Near the end, right off the route
0 mi from route
mile 29.9
Minden Historic District
District
Near the end, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
mile 29.9
Child Statue
Artwork
Near the end, right off the route
0.1 mi from route
mile 29.9
Angel Statue
Artwork
Near the end, right off the route
0.2 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 29.9
Veterans of Foreign War Plaque
Monument
Near the end, right off the route
0.3 mi from route
~1 min detour
mile 29.9
Sci-Port: Louisiana's Science Center
Museum
Near the start, right off the route
0.6 mi from route
~1 min detour
Visit website
Red River Inn
Motel
Near the start, right off the route
0.7 mi from route
~2 min detour
Bossier City, LA
Visit websiteHomewood Suites by Hilton
Hotel
Near the start, short detour
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Bossier City, LA
Visit websiteDavid Motel
Motel
Near the start, right off the route
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
Bossier City, LA
Magnolia Motel
Motel
Near the end, right off the route
1 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 29.9
Minden Motel
Motel
Near the end, short detour
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
mile 26.6
Airview Motel
Motel
Early in the drive, short detour
1.3 mi from route
~3 min detour
mile 6.6
Bossier City, LA
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
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 35m. Total distance: 29.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.7 miles on Purple Heart Recipients Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Minden, LA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 27.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Minden, LA before heading back.
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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