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Trip from Boutte, LA to Bossier City, LA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 55m

Distance

316.4 mi

509 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$48

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
5h 42m ★
6 AM
5h 55m
8 AM
6h 21m
10 AM
6h 4m
12 PM
6h 2m
3 PM
6h 6m
5 PM
6h 20m
8 PM
5h 47m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Boutte, LA, LA

Boutte, LA

Perry Z

Downtown Bossier City, LA, LA

Bossier City, LA

Stephen Leonardi

Trip Overview

The drive from Boutte, LA to Bossier City, LA covers 316.4 miles and takes about 5h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, State Route 1, I 10 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 186.3 miles on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.78 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

158.2 miles from Boutte, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 11m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway 186.3 mi 3h 10m
State Route 1 49 mi 1h 2m
I 10 35.4 mi 39m
3127 19.6 mi 25m
West Airline Highway 8.9 mi 10m
LA 3213 6.8 mi 9m
North Lobdell Highway 3.6 mi 4m
Purple Heart Recipients Highway 1.5 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway — 186.3 mi, about 3h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boutte, LA and Bossier City, LA.

1

Start on LA 52

462 ft · 11 sec · Paul Maillard Road
2

Take the ramp

136 ft · 4 sec
3

Merge onto US 90

0.3 mi · 35 sec · US 90
4

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 26 sec
Toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville, New Orleans
5

Continue on I 310

1.3 mi · 1 min · I 310
6

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 10 Toward LA 3127 North: Donadlsonville
7

Continue on LA 3127

20 mi · 25 min · LA 3127
8

Turn right onto LA 3213

6.8 mi · 9 min · LA 3213
9

Turn left onto US 61

8.9 mi · 10 min · West Airline Highway
10

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 58 sec
Toward I 10 West: Baton Rouge
11

Merge onto I 10

31 mi · 34 min · I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10

3.9 mi · 4 min · I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Exit 151 Toward LA 415: Lobdell Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight right at fork

317 ft · 7 sec
Toward LA 415: Lobdell Use the right lane.
15

Merge onto LA 415

3.6 mi · 4 min · North Lobdell Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Merge onto US 190; LA 1

49 mi · 1 hr 2 min · State Route 1
Use the straight lane.
17

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
18

Merge onto I 49; US 167

186 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
19

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward I 20: Dallas, Monroe
20

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 20 East: Monroe
21

Merge onto I 20

1.5 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway
22

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward Traffic Street
23

Continue on Barksdale Boulevard

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Barksdale Boulevard
24

Turn left onto Monroe Street

78 ft · 2 sec · Monroe Street
25

Arrive at destination

Monroe Street

Trip Plan

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 158.2 miles from Boutte, LA, or about 3h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 186.3 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 70 miles or 1h 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 158.2 miles or 3h 11m 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 54m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bossier City, LA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Boutte, 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 Boutte, LA

This is one driving day of about 316.4 miles and 5h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 miles from Boutte, 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 Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway for about 186.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette and St. Martin parishes, Louisiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Broussard, LA

158 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

Baton Rouge, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 70 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Alexandria, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 158.2 miles from Boutte, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 186.3 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Parrain's Seafood Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 69.4

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12253819922

Visit website

Bon Asian Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Shreveport, Louisiana

1 mi

Cork's Cajun Fried Fish & Shrimp

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

1.6 mi

Parrain's Seafood Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 69.4

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12253819922

Visit website

Bon Asian Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 323.7

Shreveport, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+13182207373

Visit website

Cork's Cajun Fried Fish & Shrimp

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 69.4

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 10:30 am–8 pm

+12254789128

Visit website

City Pork Jefferson

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 69.4

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 6:30 am–9 pm

+12256158880

Visit website

Whataburger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 323.7

Shreveport, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13188655254

Visit website

Sabores | Dominican Bar & Grill Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately mile 323.7

Shreveport, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13183512761

Visit website

The Creek Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 185

Woodworth, Louisiana

Hours: 10:30 am–3 pm

+13184490674

Houmas House Estate and Gardens

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 46.2

Darrow, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+12254739380

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 69.4

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 69.4

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18337484267

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 323.7

Bossier City, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 69.4

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 69.4

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 46.2

Gonzales, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 323.7

Shreveport, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ProChargeEV Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 69.4

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12259236993

Visit website

Knock Knock Children's Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 69.4

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+12253883090

Visit website

Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 69.4

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 8 am–4:30 pm

+12257652437

Visit website

13th Gate Escape, Louisiana's Ultimate Escape Games

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 69.4

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–10:15 pm

+12253891313

Visit website

Burden Museum & Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 69.4

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12257633990

Visit website

Laura Plantation: Louisiana's Créole Heritage Site

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 23.1

Vacherie, Louisiana

Hours: 9:30 am–3:20 pm

+12252657690

Visit website

USS KIDD Veterans Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 69.4

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 9:30 am–3:30 pm

+12253421942

Visit website

Riverfront Plaza & City Dock

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 69.4

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Capitol Park Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 69.4

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+12253425428

Visit website

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 0.4 and 313.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.4 mi into trip | ~0m in

Take the exit toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonville, New Orleans

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 310 North, LA 3127 North: Donaldsonvil...
6
69.9 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in | I 10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 10

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
73.8 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in

Take the exit toward LA 415: Lobdell

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 151 Toward LA 415: Lobdell
7
74.1 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in

Keep slight right at fork toward LA 415: Lobdell

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward LA 415: Lobdell
6
313.5 mi into trip | ~5h 49m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 20: Dallas, Monroe

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 20: Dallas, Monroe

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$47.78 one way

$95.57 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 111 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $52.46 $104.91
premium $4.56 $56.79 $113.58
diesel $5.61 $69.86 $139.71

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$48

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$73–$98

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 110.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 94.9 1 $33.22 $15.19
Efficient EV 79.1 0 $27.68 $12.66
EV Truck/SUV 126.6 1 $44.30 $20.25

Gas CO2

111 kg

EV CO2

37 kg (67% 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 18, 2026

Origin

Boutte, LA

Morning in Boutte on Sunday

Local time

9:36 AM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bossier City, LA

Morning in Bossier City on Sunday

Local time

9:36 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

NW 5 to 15 mph 81% chance Live forecast

81°F

Broussard, LA

158 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

7 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

5h 55m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Cane River Creole National Historical Park

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...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free near mile 245.6
View on nps.gov
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Discover the roots of jazz at the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. Located in the heart of the French Quarter, our park offers live performances, exhibits, and programs that celebrate the le...

20 mi from route ~49 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

316.4 mi in 5h 55m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 186.3 mi on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 316.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 69.9 miles (I 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 73.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Arriving 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 5h 55m. Total distance: 316.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 186.3 miles on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 Bossier City, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 69.9 miles (I 10): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 73.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Cane River Creole National Historical Park and New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.9 hours each way, a round trip means 11.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Bossier City, LA before the return drive.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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