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Trip from Chauvin, 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

6h 10m

Distance

332.1 mi

534 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$50

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
5h 58m ★
6 AM
6h 11m
8 AM
6h 36m
10 AM
6h 20m
12 PM
6h 17m
3 PM
6h 21m
5 PM
6h 35m
8 PM
6h 3m

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

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Downtown Chauvin, LA, LA

Chauvin, LA

Israyosoy S.

Downtown Bossier City, LA, LA

Bossier City, LA

Stephen Leonardi

Trip Overview

This 332.1-mile journey from Chauvin to Bossier City, Louisiana, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 6 hours and 10 minutes of driving time. You'll primarily navigate using routes like Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, Raceland-M C Expressway, and Highway 56, with about 32% of the drive on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $50. Given the duration, it's a manageable day trip, though breaking it up with an overnight stop could offer a more relaxed experience. This route traverses the Southeast region of Louisiana, offering a consistent travel experience throughout.

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

166 miles from Chauvin, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 18m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway 197.8 mi 3h 22m
Raceland-M C Expressway 84 mi 1h 31m
Highway 56 11.1 mi 16m
Veterans Memorial Expressway 10.2 mi 11m
Bayou Blue Road 7.5 mi 12m
Southeast Evangeline Thruway 6 mi 9m
East Main Street 2.8 mi 4m
Southwest Evangeline Thruway 2.7 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway — 197.8 mi, about 3h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Chauvin Street

99 ft · 9 sec · Chauvin Street
2

Turn left onto LA 56

11 mi · 16 min · Highway 56
3

Continue on LA 24

2.8 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
4

Turn right onto Prospect Boulevard

1.9 mi · 3 min · Prospect Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Turn left onto LA 316

7.5 mi · 12 min · Bayou Blue Road
6

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 204 Toward US 90 West: Morgan City
7

Merge onto US 90

84 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Raceland-M C Expressway
8

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
9

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90

0.4 mi · 24 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
10

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90

0.4 mi · 28 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
11

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
12

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 92-1

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Veterans Memorial Expressway
13

Take the exit onto LA 92-1

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Young Street
14

Continue on LA 92-1

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Young Street
15

Turn right onto St Etienne Road

1.0 mi · 3 min · St Etienne Road
16

At end of road, turn right onto East Fairfield Drive

0.1 mi · 22 sec · East Fairfield Drive
17

Turn left onto LA 3073

1.5 mi · 2 min · Ambassador Caffery Parkway
18

Turn right onto South Morgan Avenue

1.6 mi · 2 min · South Morgan Avenue
19

Turn right onto US 90; LA 182

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Southwest Evangeline Thruway
20

Keep slight left at fork

158 ft · 7 sec
21

Turn left onto US 90; LA 182

2.5 mi · 2 min · Southwest Evangeline Thruway
22

Continue on US 90; LA 182

6.0 mi · 9 min · Southeast Evangeline Thruway
23

Continue on I 49; LA 182

8.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway
24

Continue on I 49; US 167

198 mi · 3 hr 22 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
25

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward I 20: Dallas, Monroe
26

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 20 East: Monroe
27

Merge onto I 20

1.5 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway
28

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward Traffic Street
29

Continue on Barksdale Boulevard

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Barksdale Boulevard
30

Turn left onto Monroe Street

78 ft · 2 sec · Monroe Street
31

Arrive at destination

Monroe Street

Trip Plan

For this 6-hour and 10-minute drive, starting early in the morning is your best bet to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing yourself. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longer 197.8-mile stretch on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, as services might be less frequent. The total fuel cost is estimated at $50, so budget accordingly. A practical tip: pre-download offline maps as cell service can be spotty in some of the more rural segments.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 166 miles from Chauvin, LA, or about 3h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 197.8 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 73 miles or 1h 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 166 miles or 3h 18m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 7m

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 Chauvin, 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 Chauvin, LA

This is one driving day of about 332.1 miles and 6h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 miles from Chauvin, 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 197.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lafayette, LA

166 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

New Iberia, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 73 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Broussard, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 166 miles from Chauvin, 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 197.8 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

Vermilionville Historic Village

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lafayette, Louisiana

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 118.6

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13372334077

Visit website

Bon Temps Grill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lafayette, Louisiana

0.8 mi

Bon Asian Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Shreveport, Louisiana

1 mi

Vermilionville Historic Village

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 118.6

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13372334077

Visit website

Bon Temps Grill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 118.6

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+13377068850

Visit website

Bon Asian Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 332.1

Shreveport, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+13182207373

Visit website

T-Coon's Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 118.6

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+13372330422

Visit website

Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 118.6

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+13375340585

Visit website

Vestal Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $100 or ab mile 118.6

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 4–9 pm

+13375340682

Visit website

Annie Mae's Soul Food Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 71.2

Franklin, Louisiana

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+13374717016

Whataburger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 332.1

Shreveport, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13188655254

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 260.9

Natchitoches, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 142.3

Opelousas, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 142.3

Opelousas, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Nissan Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 142.3

Opelousas, Louisiana

+33172676914

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 332.1

Bossier City, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 332.1

Shreveport, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 118.6

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13374826858

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 142.3

Opelousas, Louisiana

+18887584389

Chauvin Sculpture Garden & Art

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Chauvin, Louisiana

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+19855942546

Girard Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 118.6

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

Visit website

Da Swamp

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 23.7

Houma, Louisiana

Hours: 4–8 pm

+19853333013

Visit website

Children's Museum of Acadiana

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 118.6

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+13372328500

Visit website

Explore Houma

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 23.7

Gray, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+19858682732

Visit website

The Lafayette Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 118.6

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+13372342208

Visit website

Lafayette Science Museum

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 118.6

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+13372915544

Visit website

Moncus Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 118.6

Lafayette, Louisiana

Hours: 5 am–10 pm

+13375001177

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 23

5 decision points cluster between mile 13.9 and 329.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
13.9 mi into trip | ~21m in | Prospect Boulevard

Turn right onto Prospect Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
109 mi into trip | ~2h 10m in | US 90; LA 92-1 / Veterans Memorial Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 92-1 / Veterans Memorial Expressway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
114.1 mi into trip | ~2h 20m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

6
329.1 mi into trip | ~6h 5m 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
329.3 mi into trip | ~6h 5m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 20 East: Monroe

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 20 East: Monroe

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$50.15 one way

$100.31 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 116 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $55.06 $110.12
premium $4.56 $59.61 $119.22
diesel $5.61 $73.32 $146.65

Estimated Tolls: $0.59

Southeast Evangeline Thruway (6 mi) $0.42
Southwest Evangeline Thruway (2.5 mi) $0.17

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$50

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$76–$101

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 116.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 99.6 1 $34.87 $15.94
Efficient EV 83 0 $29.06 $13.28
EV Truck/SUV 132.8 1 $46.49 $21.25

Gas CO2

116 kg

EV CO2

39 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

Chauvin, LA

Evening in Chauvin on Saturday

Local time

8:31 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bossier City, LA

Evening in Bossier City on Saturday

Local time

8:31 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

12 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

6h 10m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Free near mile 251.9
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 mixed drive on this route, blending highway stretches with more local road segments. While only 32% of the drive is on highways, you'll encounter one significant uninterrupted stretch of 197.8 miles along the Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway. This suggests a drive that isn't a constant interstate pace but offers periods of steady travel. The road character will likely evolve as you move from the coastal areas near Chauvin towards the inland destination of Bossier City, offering varied driving conditions.

32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 197.8 mi on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson 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 23 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 13.9 miles in near Prospect Boulevard.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 332.1 miles you will encounter 23 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 13.9 miles (Prospect Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 109 miles (US 90; LA 92-1 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 114.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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 6h 10m. Total distance: 332.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 10m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 197.8 miles on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.59 in tolls one way, starting with Southeast Evangeline Thruway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

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 13.9 miles (Prospect Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 109 miles (US 90; LA 92-1 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 114.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.2 hours each way, a round trip means 12.4 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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