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Trip from Campti, 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

1h 31m

Distance

72.5 mi

117 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 24m ★
6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 45m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 37m
5 PM
1h 44m
8 PM
1h 27m

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

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Downtown Campti, LA, LA

Campti, LA

Jess Londoño

Downtown Bossier City, LA, LA

Bossier City, LA

Stephen Leonardi

Trip Overview

This 72.5-mile journey from Campti, Louisiana, to Bossier City, Louisiana, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 31 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-49, US-71, and US-84, this drive offers a straightforward passage through the Southeast region. With a projected fuel cost of around $11, it's an economical option for a quick relocation or a short excursion. The route is mostly highway-focused, making it a direct and efficient travel experience. Given its relatively short duration and minimal stops, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

36.3 miles from Campti, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 49 43 mi 45m
US 71 12.2 mi 18m
US 84 6.6 mi 9m
Lake Street 4.3 mi 6m
US 371 1.6 mi 2m
Purple Heart Recipients Highway 1.5 mi 2m
East Carroll Street 1.1 mi 1m
HWY 84 EAST 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 49 — 43 mi, about 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on LA 486

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Mill Street
2

Keep slight left at fork onto LA 486

4.3 mi · 6 min · Lake Street
3

Continue on US 71; US 84

12 mi · 18 min · US 71; US 84
4

Keep slight left at fork onto US 84

1.1 mi · 1 min · East Carroll Street
5

Continue on US 84; US 371

0.2 mi · 16 sec · HWY 84 EAST
6

Continue on US 84; US 371

6.6 mi · 9 min · US 84; US 371
7

Continue on US 371; LA 177

1.6 mi · 2 min · US 371; LA 177
8

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 46 sec
9

Merge onto I 49

43 mi · 45 min · I 49
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward I 20: Dallas, Monroe
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 20 East: Monroe
12

Merge onto I 20

1.5 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway
13

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward Traffic Street
14

Continue on Barksdale Boulevard

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Barksdale Boulevard
15

Turn left onto Monroe Street

78 ft · 2 sec · Monroe Street
16

Arrive at destination

Monroe Street

Trip Plan

This 1 hour and 31-minute drive is perfectly suited for a single day, so you can depart at your convenience. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid early rush hour if you're traveling during a weekday. Since there are no designated stops, plan your fuel and rest breaks before you set out or during brief moments on I-49. With a fuel cost estimated at $11, it's a budget-friendly trip, but always keep an eye on your gauge, especially during the 43-mile stretch on I-49 where services might be less frequent.

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 36.3 miles from Campti, LA, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43 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 16 miles or 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 36.3 miles or 50m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 17m

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 Campti, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Campti, LA

This is one driving day of about 72.5 miles and 1h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Campti, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 49 for about 43 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mansfield, LA

36 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

Coushatta, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mansfield, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.3 miles from Campti, 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.

Nearby Places

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

Top Restaurant

Bon Asian Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Shreveport, Louisiana

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 72.5

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+13182207373

Visit website

Indigo Indian Bistro

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Shreveport, Louisiana

2.1 mi

Outback Steakhouse

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Shreveport, Louisiana

2.5 mi

Bon Asian Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 72.5

Shreveport, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+13182207373

Visit website

Indigo Indian Bistro

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 67.3

Shreveport, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+13186290726

Visit website

Outback Steakhouse

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 62.1

Shreveport, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13188650036

Visit website

Whataburger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 72.5

Shreveport, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13188655254

Visit website

Querbes Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 67.3

Shreveport, Louisiana

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+13186737775

Visit website

Sabores | Dominican Bar & Grill Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately mile 72.5

Shreveport, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13183512761

Visit website

Whataburger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 67.3

Shreveport, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13186353897

Visit website

Chuck Wagon Crawfish

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately mile 62.1

Shreveport, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 67.3

Shreveport, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 72.5

Bossier City, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

InCharge Energy Charging Station

2.6 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 57

Stonewall, Louisiana

Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm

+18333994638

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 72.5

Bossier City, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

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 0.2 and 72.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | LA 486 / Lake Street

Keep slight left at fork onto LA 486 / Lake Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
16.7 mi into trip | ~25m in | US 84 / East Carroll Street

Keep slight left at fork onto US 84 / East Carroll Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

6
69.5 mi into trip | ~1h 25m 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
5
69.7 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 20 East: Monroe

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 20 East: Monroe
5
72.5 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in | Monroe Street

Turn left onto Monroe Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.95 one way

$21.90 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $12.02 $24.04
premium $4.56 $13.01 $26.03
diesel $5.61 $16.01 $32.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.8 0 $7.61 $3.48
Efficient EV 18.1 0 $6.34 $2.90
EV Truck/SUV 29 0 $10.15 $4.64

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% 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

Campti, LA

Late night in Campti on Sunday

Local time

4:59 AM

CDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bossier City, LA

Late night in Bossier City on Sunday

Local time

4:59 AM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

84°F

Mansfield, LA

36 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

19 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

1h 31m 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.

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...

18 mi from route ~45 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?

Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 72.5-mile trip, with 88% of the route being on high-speed roadways. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch of 43 miles on I-49, offering a consistent pace. The profile suggests a driving experience dominated by interstates and major highways, meaning you'll likely experience efficient travel with fewer delays. While the specific scenery isn't detailed, the highway-centric nature implies a focus on covering distance rather than leisurely exploration.

88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 43 mi on I 49.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 49 and US 71. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near LA 486 / Lake Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 72.5 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.2 miles (LA 486 / Lake Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 16.7 miles (US 84 / East Carroll Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 69.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 1h 31m. Total distance: 72.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 43 miles on I 49. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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.

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 0.2 miles (LA 486 / Lake Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 16.7 miles (US 84 / East Carroll Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 69.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Cane River Creole National Historical Park. 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 Bossier City, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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