Bossier City, LA to Morehouse Parish, LA is 136.4 miles and takes about 2 hours 44 minutes via Purple Heart Recipients Highway and US Highway 165, with a fuel budget near $21 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Louisiana, moving from the Southeast region to itself. Expect a local feel with frequent turns, making it a good option if you prefer less highway monotony. With a single recommended day and a manageable distance, this trip offers flexibility for exploration or a straightforward journey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
68.2 miles from Bossier City, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 15m into the drive
.
Step-by-step road directions between Bossier City, LA and Morehouse Parish, 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
98 mi·1 hr 47 min·Purple Heart Recipients Highway
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward US 165: Bastrop, Columbia
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward US 165 North: Bastrop
8
Merge onto US 165
1.6 mi·1 min·Martin Luther King Jr Drive
9
Continue on US 165
4.2 mi·5 min·Sterlington Road
10
Continue on US 165
17 mi·19 min·United States Highway 165
11
Continue on US 165; LA 2
1.2 mi·1 min·West Madison Avenue
12
Turn slight right onto US 165; LA 2
1.2 mi·1 min·West Jefferson Avenue
13
Turn straight onto US 165; US 425; LA 2
1.4 mi·2 min·East Madison Avenue
14
Continue on US 165; US 425; LA 2
0.3 mi·33 sec·Mer Rouge Road
15
Turn right onto Grabault Road
3.9 mi·6 min·Grabault Road
16
Turn left onto LA 138
1.8 mi·3 min·Mer Rouge-Collinston Road
17
Continue on LA 138
0.7 mi·1 min·South 14th Street
18
Continue on US 165
0.5 mi·46 sec·North 14th
19
Continue on US 165
1.2 mi·1 min·Wilmot Highway
20
Turn left onto Lloyd Barham Road
0.7 mi·2 min·Lloyd Barham Road
21
Turn right onto Jeannie Road
1.5 mi·5 min·Jeannie Road
22
Arrive at destination
Jeannie Road
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour 44-minute estimated drive time, starting your journey in the morning allows ample time to reach Morehouse Parish comfortably. While there's only one recommended stop, the numerous turns on this route mean you'll want to stay alert and confirm directions regularly. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $21 for the 136.4-mile trip, and plan your refueling stops accordingly, especially before longer stretches on Purple Heart Recipients Highway.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 68.2 miles from Bossier City, LA, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.5 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 30 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.2 miles or 1h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Morehouse Parish, 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 136.4 miles and 2h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 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 98.5 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 99.2 — 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
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
5
99 mi into trip|~1h 48m in
Take the exit toward US 165: Bastrop, Columbia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 165: Bastrop, Columbia
5
99.2 mi into trip|~1h 49m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 165 North: Bastrop
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 165 North: Bastrop
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.60 one way
$41.20 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg48 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$22.61
$45.23
premium
$4.56
$24.48
$48.96
diesel
$5.61
$30.12
$60.23
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
40.9
0
$14.32
$6.55
Efficient EV
34.1
0
$11.94
$5.46
EV Truck/SUV
54.6
0
$19.10
$8.73
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Bossier City, LA
Morning
in Bossier City on Sunday
Local time
9:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Morehouse Parish, LA
Morning
in Morehouse Parish on Sunday
Local time
9:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°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
4 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
2h 44m 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.
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...
24 mi from route
~61 min detour
Free
near mile 131.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized by its "turn-heavy local drive" profile, with only about 12% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a mix of roads, including Purple Heart Recipients Highway and United States Highway 165, with a significant 98.5-mile stretch on Purple Heart Recipients Highway providing a longer, more consistent segment. Be prepared for more frequent directional changes as you navigate through local areas, which can make the drive feel more engaging than a straight interstate cruise.
Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 98.5 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 2h 44m 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.
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 Morehouse Parish, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Columbia 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.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 98.5 miles on Purple Heart Recipients Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: 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 — Poverty Point National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Morehouse Parish, LA before heading back.
