Origin
Bossier City, LA
Late night in Bossier City on Tuesday
Local time
3:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bossier City, LA to Ringgold, LA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
42.3 mi
68 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bossier City, LA
Stephen Leonardi
Ringgold, LA
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Trip Overview
Bossier City to Ringgold is 42.3 miles and takes about 56 minutes via North Main Street and Highway 164, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Louisiana's Southeast region, offering a straightforward drive between two points. It's a quick connection, ideal if you're looking for a brief excursion or a simple way to get from one town to the next without a significant time commitment. Consider this route for its efficiency and ease of navigation.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | 15.1 mi | 21m |
| Purple Heart Recipients Highway | 13 mi | 14m |
| Highway 164 | 11.2 mi | 15m |
| Highway 3227 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Delhi Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Traffic Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Monroe Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Highway 157 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Main Street
— 15.1 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bossier City, LA and Ringgold, 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
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
7
Keep slight right at fork
384 ft
·
9 sec
8
Turn straight onto LA 157
303 ft
·
13 sec
·
Highway 157
9
Turn left onto LA 3227
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 3227
10
At end of road, turn right onto LA 164
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Highway 164
11
At end of road, turn right onto US 371
15 mi
·
21 min
·
North Main Street
12
Turn left onto Mill Street
100 ft
·
4 sec
·
Mill Street
13
Arrive at destination
Mill Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.1 miles from Bossier City, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 27.1 — 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
5
13.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
16 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
LA 164 / Highway 164
At end of road, turn right onto LA 164 / Highway 164
Navigation decision point
5
27.1 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
US 371 / North Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 371 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.39 one way
$12.78 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $7.01 | $14.03 |
| premium | $4.56 | $7.59 | $15.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.34 | $18.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.92 | $2.71 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Ringgold, LA
Late night in Ringgold on Tuesday
Local time
3:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
84°F
Sibley, LA
21 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
56m 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 drive features a mixed highway and surface road profile, with 32% of the route on highways. You'll encounter your longest stretch of continuous road, 15.1 miles, on North Main Street. After this, the route transitions to Highway 164, offering a different driving feel as you move between these main arteries. Expect a blend of more developed road sections and more open cruising.
32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.1 mi on North Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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
5/10
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 42.3 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 0.2 miles (Traffic Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Starting in Bossier City, LA
Full guide →Founded 1907
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
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 56m. Total distance: 42.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.1 miles on North Main Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 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. 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 0.2 miles (Traffic Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ringgold, 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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