This 330-mile journey from Des Allemands to Bossier City, Louisiana, is planned for completion in just under 5 hours, making it a feasible day trip. You'll navigate using Highway 631 and Veterans Memorial Expressway, with a significant portion on local roads. The estimated fuel cost for this drive is around $50. Given its relatively short duration and the nature of the route, it's best tackled in a single day. You'll be traveling within the Southeast region for the entire trip, staying within Louisiana's borders.
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
165.3 miles from Des Allemands, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 7m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
197.8 mi
3h 22m
US 90
105.6 mi
1h 55m
Veterans Memorial Expressway
10.2 mi
11m
Southeast Evangeline Thruway
6 mi
9m
Southwest Evangeline Thruway
2.7 mi
3m
South Morgan Avenue
1.6 mi
2m
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
1.5 mi
2m
Ambassador Caffery Parkway
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
— 197.8 mi, about 3h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Des Allemands, LA and Bossier City, LA.
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Start on LA 631
0.5 mi·1 min·Highway 631
2
Turn left onto LA 631
188 ft·6 sec·LA 631
3
Turn right onto US 90
106 mi·1 hr 55 min·US 90
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi·14 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
5
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.4 mi·24 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.4 mi·28 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi·15 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 92-1
0.2 mi·13 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
9
Take the exit onto LA 92-1
0.1 mi·21 sec·Young Street
10
Continue on LA 92-1
0.3 mi·38 sec·Young Street
11
Turn right onto St Etienne Road
1.0 mi·3 min·St Etienne Road
12
At end of road, turn right onto East Fairfield Drive
0.1 mi·22 sec·East Fairfield Drive
13
Turn left onto LA 3073
1.5 mi·2 min·Ambassador Caffery Parkway
14
Turn right onto South Morgan Avenue
1.6 mi·2 min·South Morgan Avenue
15
Turn right onto US 90; LA 182
0.2 mi·13 sec·Southwest Evangeline Thruway
16
Keep slight left at fork
158 ft·7 sec
17
Turn left onto US 90; LA 182
2.5 mi·2 min·Southwest Evangeline Thruway
18
Continue on US 90; LA 182
6.0 mi·9 min·Southeast Evangeline Thruway
19
Continue on I 49; LA 182
8.8 mi·9 min·Veterans Memorial Expressway
20
Continue on I 49; US 167
198 mi·3 hr 22 min·Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward I 20: Dallas, Monroe
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 20 East: Monroe
23
Merge onto I 20
1.5 mi·2 min·Purple Heart Recipients Highway
24
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward Traffic Street
25
Continue on Barksdale Boulevard
0.2 mi·36 sec·Barksdale Boulevard
26
Turn left onto Monroe Street
78 ft·2 sec·Monroe Street
27
Arrive at destination
Monroe Street
Trip Plan
For this roughly 5-hour drive, departing in the morning will give you ample time to reach Bossier City without feeling rushed. Since it's a single-day trip with one planned stop, consider a mid-drive break to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially since the route involves many local roads where stations might be less frequent than on major highways; the estimated fuel cost is $50. A specific tip for this route: familiarize yourself with the listed main roads, Highway 631 and Veterans Memorial Expressway, before you depart to anticipate the transitions.
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 165.3 miles from Des Allemands, LA, or about 3h 7m 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 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 165.3 miles or 3h 7m 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 55m
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 Des Allemands, 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 Des Allemands, LA
This is one driving day of about 330.5 miles and 5h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 miles from Des Allemands, 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 327.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.6 mi into trip|~1m in|US 90
Turn right onto US 90
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
107.4 mi into trip|~1h 58m 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
112.5 mi into trip|~2h 9m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
327.5 mi into trip|~5h 53m 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
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327.8 mi into trip|~5h 54m 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
$49.91 one way
$99.83 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg116 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$54.79
$109.59
premium
$4.56
$59.32
$118.64
diesel
$5.61
$72.97
$145.94
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: 115.6 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
99.1
1
$34.70
$15.86
Efficient EV
82.6
0
$28.92
$13.22
EV Truck/SUV
132.2
1
$46.27
$21.15
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
Des Allemands, LA
Evening
in Des Allemands on Saturday
Local time
8:31 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°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
81°F
Broussard, LA
165 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
14 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 59m 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
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
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 250.4
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 330-mile route, as indicated by the data. With a 0% highway share, you won't be cruising on interstates; instead, you'll be navigating a series of local roads, including Highway 631 and Veterans Memorial Expressway, with frequent turns. There's no 'longest stretch' noted, implying a continuous need for attention as you maneuver through various local thoroughfares rather than extended periods of straightforward driving.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 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?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near US 90.
Driving Effort5/10
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 330.5 miles you will encounter 20 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 0.6 miles (US 90): Lane positioning matters here; at 107.4 miles (US 90; LA 92-1 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 112.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 59m. Total distance: 330.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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.
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 0.6 miles (US 90): Lane positioning matters here; at 107.4 miles (US 90; LA 92-1 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 112.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 6.0 hours each way, a round trip means 12.0 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.
