Bossier City to Roseland is 295.5 miles and takes about 5h 36m via Purple Heart Recipients Highway and US 425, with a fuel budget near $45 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Southeast region, crossing through Louisiana entirely. The route offers a mix of highway and surface roads, making it a straightforward drive for a single day. Consider this route if you're looking for a direct path between these two points without extensive detours.
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
147.7 miles from Bossier City, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 44m into the drive
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Step-by-step road directions between Bossier City, LA and Roseland, LA.
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Start on Monroe Street
394 ft·15 sec·Monroe Street
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Turn right onto Delhi Street
0.1 mi·29 sec·Delhi Street
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Turn left onto Traffic Street
0.1 mi·18 sec·Traffic Street
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Take the ramp
0.1 mi·19 sec
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Merge onto I 20; US 71
118 mi·2 hr 8 min·Purple Heart Recipients Highway
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Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald
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Turn right onto US 425
74 mi·1 hr 25 min·US 425
8
Turn left onto South Canal Street
0.7 mi·1 min·South Canal Street
9
Turn right onto State Street
0.4 mi·54 sec·State Street
10
Turn left onto South Martin Luther King Jr Street
0.2 mi·20 sec·South Martin Luther King Jr Street
11
Turn right onto East Franklin Street
0.8 mi·1 min·East Franklin Street
12
Turn slight left onto Devereaux Drive
1.1 mi·1 min·Devereaux Drive
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Take the ramp onto Devereaux Drive
0.1 mi·19 sec·Devereaux Drive
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Merge onto US 61; US 84
3.3 mi·3 min·US 61; US 84
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Take the exit onto US 84
28 mi·32 min·US 84
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Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
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Keep slight left at fork
167 ft·4 sec
18
Turn right onto US 98; MS 184
0.6 mi·43 sec·US 98; MS 184
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Turn right onto US 98
29 mi·32 min·US 98
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Take the exit onto US 98
14 mi·14 min·US 98
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Continue on I 55
22 mi·23 min·I 55
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Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
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Keep slight left at fork
130 ft·3 sec
24
Turn left onto LA 1048
1.4 mi·3 min·Highway 1048
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At end of road, turn right onto US 51; LA 10
1.0 mi·1 min·US 51; LA 10
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Arrive at destination
US 51
Trip Plan
With a drive time of under six hours, you can easily complete this trip in a single day. Leaving in the morning will give you ample time to reach Roseland before evening. The longest stretch without a major road change is over 117 miles, so plan your fuel stops accordingly, especially since the total fuel cost is estimated at $45. While there's only one recommended stop, feel free to pull over if you need a break or a stretch, particularly as you transition onto surface roads.
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 147.7 miles from Bossier City, LA, or about 2h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 117.8 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 65 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 147.7 miles or 2h 44m 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Roseland, 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 295.5 miles and 5h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 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 117.8 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 293 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Delhi Street
Turn right onto Delhi Street
Navigation decision point
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0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|Traffic Street
Turn left onto Traffic Street
Navigation decision point
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118.2 mi into trip|~2h 9m in
Take the exit toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald
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228 mi into trip|~4h 19m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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293 mi into trip|~5h 31m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.63 one way
$89.25 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg103 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$48.99
$97.98
premium
$4.56
$53.04
$106.08
diesel
$5.61
$65.24
$130.49
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 103.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
88.6
1
$31.03
$14.18
Efficient EV
73.9
0
$25.86
$11.82
EV Truck/SUV
118.2
1
$41.37
$18.91
Gas CO2
103 kg
EV CO2
35 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
Night
in Bossier City on Saturday
Local time
11:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Roseland, LA
Night
in Roseland on Saturday
Local time
11:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
85°F
Monroe, LA
148 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
6 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
5h 36m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 59% of this 295.5-mile drive on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 117.8 miles along the Purple Heart Recipients Highway. Expect the transition from more developed highway driving to surface roads as you progress. The frequency of exits will likely decrease significantly after the main highway sections conclude.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 117.8 mi on Purple Heart Recipients Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 19 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 Effort6/10
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 295.5 miles you will encounter 19 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 118.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Roseland, LA, road signs begin pointing toward Archibald 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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 36m. Total distance: 295.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 117.8 miles on Purple Heart Recipients Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 15 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 Roseland, 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 15 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 118.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.6 hours each way, a round trip means 11.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Roseland, LA before the return drive.
