Origin
Eunice, LA
Late night in Eunice on Tuesday
Local time
4:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Eunice, LA to Bossier City, LA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 30m
Distance
185.1 mi
298 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 18m
★
6 AM
3h 30m
8 AM
3h 55m
10 AM
3h 39m
12 PM
3h 36m
3 PM
3h 40m
5 PM
3h 53m
8 PM
3h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Eunice, LA
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Bossier City, LA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
This 185-mile drive from Eunice, Louisiana, to Bossier City, Louisiana, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 3 hours and 30 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated around $28, it's an economical option, especially if you're looking for a single-day trip. The route is primarily highway-focused, making it efficient for covering ground. You'll spend most of your time on I-49, which dominates 81% of the drive. Given its manageable length and duration, this trip is ideal as a day excursion without the need for an overnight stop, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
92.6 miles from Eunice, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 49 | 144.6 mi | 2h 28m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 31.5 mi | 46m |
| State Route 13 | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Purple Heart Recipients Highway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North C C Duson Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| US 167 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Barksdale Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Laurel Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 49
— 144.6 mi, about 2h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eunice, LA and Bossier City, LA.
1
Start on South 3rd Street
195 ft
·
10 sec
·
South 3rd Street
2
Turn right onto US 190
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
West Laurel Avenue
3
Turn left onto LA 13
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North C C Duson Street
4
Continue on LA 13
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 13
5
Continue on LA 13
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
6
Continue on LA 13
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 13
7
Continue on LA 13
25 mi
·
37 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
8
Continue on US 167
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 167
9
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 49 North: Alexandria
10
Merge onto I 49
145 mi
·
2 hr 28 min
·
I 49
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 20: Dallas, Monroe
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 20 East: Monroe
13
Merge onto I 20
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Traffic Street
15
Continue on Barksdale Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Barksdale Boulevard
16
Turn left onto Monroe Street
78 ft
·
2 sec
·
Monroe Street
17
Arrive at destination
Monroe Street
Trip Plan
For this 3-hour and 30-minute drive, starting your journey in Eunice, Louisiana, earlier in the day will give you ample time to reach Bossier City without feeling rushed. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 144.6 miles on I-49, you can plan for a single fuel or rest break strategically. The estimated fuel cost of $28 makes it an affordable trip, so keeping your tank topped up is easy. Consider departing mid-morning to avoid early rush hour and enjoy the flexibility this relatively short drive offers.
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 92.6 miles from Eunice, LA, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 144.6 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 41 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92.6 miles or 1h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 53m
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 Eunice, 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 Eunice, LA
This is one driving day of about 185.1 miles and 3h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Eunice, 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 I 49 for about 144.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
93 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 92.6 miles from Eunice, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 49 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 144.6 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 185.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 190 / West Laurel Avenue
Turn right onto US 190 / West Laurel Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
LA 13 / North C C Duson Street
Turn left onto LA 13 / North C C Duson Street
Navigation decision point
6
182.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 24m 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
182.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 24m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 20 East: Monroe
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 20 East: Monroe
5
185.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 29m in
|
Monroe Street
Turn left onto Monroe Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.95 one way
$55.91 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
65 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $30.69 | $61.37 |
| premium | $4.56 | $33.22 | $66.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.87 | $81.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.5 | 0 | $19.44 | $8.88 |
| Efficient EV | 46.3 | 0 | $16.20 | $7.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74 | 0 | $25.91 | $11.85 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Bossier City, LA
Late night in Bossier City on Tuesday
Local time
4:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
82°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
1 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
3h 30m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a largely highway-focused experience on this route, as 81% of your journey will be on major highways like I-49 and Veterans Memorial Highway. The bulk of your travel, a significant 144.6 miles, will be uninterrupted on I-49, offering a consistent pace. While State Route 13 offers a brief change of scenery, the overall character of the drive is one of efficient travel. This highway-centric profile means you'll likely experience a steady rhythm as you cover the 185 miles, making it predictable and easy to navigate.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 144.6 mi on I 49.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 49 and Veterans Memorial Highway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 190 / West Laurel Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 185.1 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (US 190 / West Laurel Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (LA 13 / North C C Duson Street): Navigation decision point; at 182.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Eunice, LA
Full guide →Eunice is in the Acadiana subregion of Louisiana. This town is essentially considered the center of the Prairie Cajun culture. A new city by Louisiana standards, Eunice was settled in 1900 as a planned city on the railroad. Home to the National Park Service's Prairie Acadian Cultural Center and the Liberty Theater, Eunice has quickly become one of Louisiana's major destinations for all things Cajun.
Arriving in Bossier City, LA
Full guide →Founded 1907
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.
Top landmarks
- • Bossier High School — high school in Bossier City, Louisiana, United States
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 3h 30m. Total distance: 185.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 144.6 miles on I 49. 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 190 / West Laurel Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (LA 13 / North C C Duson Street): Navigation decision point; at 182.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Bossier City, LA, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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