This 182.1-mile drive from Ferriday to Bossier City, Louisiana, will take about 3 hours and 23 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll spend about 65% of your time on major highways, so expect a generally efficient journey. With an estimated fuel cost of $28, it's an affordable option for exploring more of the Southeast region. This straightforward drive focuses on getting you from point A to point B without extensive detours. It's a good choice if you're looking for a manageable travel day within Louisiana.
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
91.1 miles from Ferriday, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 43m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 20
117.8 mi
2h 8m
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
63.2 mi
1h 12m
East Wallace Boulevard
0.4 mi
<1m
Delhi Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Monroe Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Traffic Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 117.8 mi, about 2h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ferriday, LA and Bossier City, LA.
1
Start on this road
203 ft·15 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto US 425; LA 15
0.4 mi·28 sec·East Wallace Boulevard
3
Continue on US 425; LA 15
63 mi·1 hr 12 min·E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
4
Turn left
0.3 mi·35 sec
5
Merge onto I 20
118 mi·2 hr 8 min·I 20
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Toward Traffic Street
7
Turn right onto Traffic Street
110 ft·4 sec·Traffic Street
8
Turn right onto Delhi Street
0.1 mi·30 sec·Delhi Street
9
Turn left onto Monroe Street
394 ft·13 sec·Monroe Street
10
Arrive at destination
Monroe Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour 23-minute duration, this trip works well as a single-day adventure. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize your daylight hours and allow for potential brief stops along the way. The longest stretch without a major road change is over 117 miles, so plan for one fuel and rest stop around the halfway mark. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach the longer interstate segment, to ensure you have enough to reach your destination or a service area.
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 91.1 miles from Ferriday, LA, or about 1h 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 117.8 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 40 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 91.1 miles or 1h 43m 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 47m
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 Ferriday, 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 Ferriday, LA
This is one driving day of about 182.1 miles and 3h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Ferriday, 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 20 for about 117.8 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 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 182 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 425; LA 15 / East Wallace Boulevard
Turn right onto US 425; LA 15 / East Wallace Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
181.7 mi into trip|~3h 22m in
Take the exit toward Traffic Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Traffic Street
4
181.9 mi into trip|~3h 22m in|Traffic Street
Turn right onto Traffic Street
Navigation decision point
4
181.9 mi into trip|~3h 22m in|Delhi Street
Turn right onto Delhi Street
Navigation decision point
5
182 mi into trip|~3h 23m in|Monroe Street
Turn left onto Monroe Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.50 one way
$55.00 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg64 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$30.19
$60.38
premium
$4.56
$32.68
$65.37
diesel
$5.61
$40.21
$80.41
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: 63.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
54.6
0
$19.12
$8.74
Efficient EV
45.5
0
$15.93
$7.28
EV Truck/SUV
72.8
0
$25.49
$11.65
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (67% 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
Ferriday, LA
Morning
in Ferriday on Sunday
Local time
7:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bossier City, LA
Morning
in Bossier City on Sunday
Local time
7:53 AM
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
4 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 23m 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.
Poverty Point National Monument
National Monument
Now a nearly forgotten culture, Poverty Point at its peak 3,000 years ago was part of an enormous trading network that stretched for hundreds of miles across the continent. It was - and is - also an e...
25 mi from route
~62 min detour
Free
near mile 62.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 65% of it utilizing major roadways like I-20. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 117.8 miles on I-20, offering a consistent pace. The initial part of your journey will likely involve navigating local roads such as E. E. Wallace Boulevard North and East Wallace Boulevard before merging onto the interstate. This transition means the road's character shifts from potentially slower local traffic to the faster speeds of highway travel.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 117.8 mi on I 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and E. E. Wallace Boulevard North. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 425; LA 15 / East Wallace Boulevard.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Ferriday, LA to Bossier City, LA is easy. At 3h 23m with 65% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 425; LA 15 / East Wallace Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 181.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 181.9 miles (Traffic Street): Navigation decision point.
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.
The longest stretch is about 117.8 miles on I 20. 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 425; LA 15 / East Wallace Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 181.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 181.9 miles (Traffic Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Poverty Point National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Bossier City, LA, but most travelers stay overnight.
