Bossier City to Rayne is 225.6 miles and takes about 3h 55m via Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway and US 167, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Louisiana, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. It's a mostly surface road experience, offering a more local feel than a pure interstate trip. Given the relatively short duration and modest fuel cost, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
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
112.8 miles from Bossier City, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 57m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
197.9 mi
3h 22m
US 167
15.4 mi
17m
Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.1 mi
8m
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
1.4 mi
2m
The Boulevard
0.8 mi
1m
North Adams Avenue
0.4 mi
<1m
Barksdale Boulevard
0.2 mi
<1m
State Route 35
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
— 197.9 mi, about 3h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bossier City, LA and Rayne, LA.
1
Start on Monroe Street
78 ft·4 sec·Monroe Street
2
Turn right onto Barksdale Boulevard
0.2 mi·32 sec·Barksdale Boulevard
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·31 sec
4
Merge onto I 20; US 71
1.4 mi·2 min·Purple Heart Recipients Highway
5
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward I 49 South: Alexandria
6
Continue on I 49
198 mi·3 hr 22 min·Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
7
Continue on I 49; US 167
8.1 mi·8 min·Veterans Memorial Expressway
8
Take the exit onto US 167
15 mi·17 min·US 167
Toward I 10 West: Lake Charles
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward LA 35, LA 98: Rayne, Church Point
10
Keep slight left at fork
254 ft·6 sec
11
Turn left onto LA 35; LA 98
0.8 mi·1 min·The Boulevard
12
Continue on LA 35
461 ft·7 sec·State Route 35
13
Continue on LA 35
0.4 mi·41 sec·North Adams Avenue
14
Turn left onto US 90
110 ft·1 sec·East Texas Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
US 90
Trip Plan
For this approximately 4-hour drive, departing in the morning is recommended to maximize daylight. Since the total drive time is under 4 hours, you won't need to split the trip, but planning for one stop is wise. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading onto the 197.9-mile stretch on the Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, as services might be more spread out. The estimated fuel cost is around $36, so budget accordingly.
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 112.8 miles from Bossier City, LA, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 197.9 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 50 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112.8 miles or 1h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rayne, 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 225.6 miles and 3h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 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 197.9 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 224.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Barksdale Boulevard
Turn right onto Barksdale Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
1.8 mi into trip|~3m in
Take the exit toward I 49 South: Alexandria
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 49 South: Alexandria
4
208.7 mi into trip|~3h 36m in|US 167
Take the exit onto US 167 toward I 10 West: Lake Charles
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 10 West: Lake Charles
5
224.1 mi into trip|~3h 53m in
Take the exit toward LA 35, LA 98: Rayne, Church Point
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward LA 35, LA 98: Rayne, Church Point
5
224.3 mi into trip|~3h 53m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.12 one way
$70.24 round trip
$3.95/gal25.4 MPG avg79 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$38.72
$77.43
premium
$4.71
$41.84
$83.69
diesel
$6.18
$54.88
$109.76
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
67.7
0
$23.69
$10.83
Efficient EV
56.4
0
$19.74
$9.02
EV Truck/SUV
90.2
1
$31.58
$14.44
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Oct 16, 2026
Origin
Bossier City, LA
Morning
in Bossier City on Saturday
Local time
6:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Mostly Sunny
N 15 to 20 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 16 at 4:48AM CDT until October 17 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued October 16 at 4:46AM CDT until October 17 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Destination
Rayne, LA
Morning
in Rayne on Saturday
Local time
6:38 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Widespread Fog then Mostly Sunny
N 0 to 20 mph9% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued October 16 at 4:48AM CDT until October 17 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued October 16 at 4:46AM CDT until October 17 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
90°F
Alexandria, LA
113 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 55m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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.
Cane River Creole National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The Cane River region is home to a unique culture; the Creoles. Generations of the same families of workers, enslaved and tenant, and owners lived on these lands for over 200 years. The park tells the...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 77.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 10% of this drive on highways, with the remaining 90% on surface roads. The longest stretch you'll encounter is 197.9 miles on the Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. After this highway segment, expect to transition to more local roads. The prevalence of surface roads means you'll likely notice more traffic lights and intersections as you pass through various towns.
Only 10% 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: 197.9 mi on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial 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 early in the drive near Barksdale Boulevard.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 55m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Barksdale Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 208.7 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
185 ft31 ft
Total Climb
54 ft
Total Descent
196 ft
Highest Point
185 ft
~16.1 mi in
Elevation Range
154 ft
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
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.
Top landmarks
•Bossier High School — high school in Bossier City, Louisiana, United States
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 197.9 miles on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 12 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.
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: near the start (Barksdale Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 208.7 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — Cane River Creole National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Rayne, LA, but most travelers stay overnight.
