Galliano to Bossier City is 348.5 miles and takes about 6h 27m via Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway and US 90, with a fuel budget near $56 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Louisiana, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. Expect a mix of highway driving and surface roads as you traverse the state. With only one recommended stop and a drive time under seven hours, this route is easily manageable in a single day for most drivers.
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
174.3 miles from Galliano, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 26m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
197.8 mi
3h 22m
US 90
95.4 mi
1h 43m
LA 308
14.4 mi
20m
Veterans Memorial Expressway
10.2 mi
11m
LA 3235
7.4 mi
8m
Southeast Evangeline Thruway
6 mi
9m
Highway 1
3 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 Galliano, LA and Bossier City, LA.
1
Start on East 116th Street
260 ft·17 sec·East 116th Street
2
Turn right onto LA 308
2.3 mi·3 min·East Main Street
3
Turn left onto LA 3162
0.7 mi·1 min·LA 3162
4
Turn right onto LA 3235
7.4 mi·8 min·LA 3235
5
Turn right onto LA 657
0.5 mi·1 min·LA 657
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on LA 308
14 mi·20 min·LA 308
7
Turn left onto LA 654
362 ft·1 min·LA 654
8
Turn right onto LA 1
3.0 mi·4 min·Highway 1
9
Turn left
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward US 90 West: Morgan City
10
Merge onto US 90
95 mi·1 hr 43 min·US 90
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi·14 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.4 mi·24 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.4 mi·28 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90
0.2 mi·15 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
15
Keep slight right at fork onto US 90; LA 92-1
0.2 mi·13 sec·Veterans Memorial Expressway
16
Take the exit onto LA 92-1
0.1 mi·21 sec·Young Street
17
Continue on LA 92-1
0.3 mi·38 sec·Young Street
18
Turn right onto St Etienne Road
1.0 mi·3 min·St Etienne Road
19
At end of road, turn right onto East Fairfield Drive
0.1 mi·22 sec·East Fairfield Drive
20
Turn left onto LA 3073
1.5 mi·2 min·Ambassador Caffery Parkway
21
Turn right onto South Morgan Avenue
1.6 mi·2 min·South Morgan Avenue
22
Turn right onto US 90; LA 182
0.2 mi·13 sec·Southwest Evangeline Thruway
23
Keep slight left at fork
158 ft·7 sec
24
Turn left onto US 90; LA 182
2.5 mi·2 min·Southwest Evangeline Thruway
25
Continue on US 90; LA 182
6.0 mi·9 min·Southeast Evangeline Thruway
26
Continue on I 49; LA 182
8.8 mi·9 min·Veterans Memorial Expressway
27
Continue on I 49; US 167
198 mi·3 hr 22 min·Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
28
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward I 20: Dallas, Monroe
29
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 20 East: Monroe
30
Merge onto I 20
1.5 mi·2 min·Purple Heart Recipients Highway
31
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward Traffic Street
32
Continue on Barksdale Boulevard
0.2 mi·36 sec·Barksdale Boulevard
33
Turn left onto Monroe Street
78 ft·2 sec·Monroe Street
34
Arrive at destination
Monroe Street
Trip Plan
Aim to depart Galliano in the morning to take advantage of daylight for the full 6h 27m drive. Since this route is best completed in one day, you can be flexible with your departure time. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without a break is nearly 200 miles. Plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs, perhaps around the halfway point. The estimated fuel cost of $56 should help you budget for gas along the way.
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 174.3 miles from Galliano, LA, or about 3h 26m 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 77 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 174.3 miles or 3h 26m 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 23m
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 Galliano, 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 Galliano, LA
This is one driving day of about 348.5 miles and 6h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 77 miles from Galliano, 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 26
5 decision points cluster between mile 10.4 and 345.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
10.4 mi into trip|~13m in|LA 657
Turn right onto LA 657
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
28.4 mi into trip|~40m in
Turn left toward US 90 West: Morgan City
Navigation decision point
Toward US 90 West: Morgan City
5
125.4 mi into trip|~2h 26m 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
130.5 mi into trip|~2h 37m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
345.5 mi into trip|~6h 21m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.38 one way
$96.76 round trip
$3.53/gal25.4 MPG avg122 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.95
$54.13
$108.25
premium
$4.29
$58.85
$117.69
diesel
$4.80
$65.80
$131.61
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
$48
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 121.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
104.6
1
$36.59
$16.73
Efficient EV
87.1
0
$30.49
$13.94
EV Truck/SUV
139.4
1
$48.79
$22.30
Gas CO2
122 kg
EV CO2
41 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 Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Galliano, LA
Evening
in Galliano on Saturday
Local time
8:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Partly Cloudy
0 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 8:11PM CDT until July 21 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
Destination
Bossier City, LA
Evening
in Bossier City on Saturday
Local time
8:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 16 at 8:11PM CDT until July 21 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Lake Charles LA
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
6h 27m 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
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...
5 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 264.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive features 38% highway driving, with the longest continuous stretch of 197.8 miles on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway. You'll transition from highway to surface roads around mile 198. Expect a mixed driving experience, moving from faster highway cruising to more stop-and-go situations on surface roads as you approach your destination.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
34 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 26 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 10.4 miles in near LA 657.
Driving Effort6/10
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 348.5 miles you will encounter 26 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 10.4 miles (LA 657): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 125.4 miles (US 90; LA 92-1 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): 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.
Top landmarks
•Bossier High School — high school in Bossier City, Louisiana, United States
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 27m. Total distance: 348.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 27m 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.
Yes — we found about 12 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 12 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.4 miles (LA 657): Lane positioning matters here; at 28.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 125.4 miles (US 90; LA 92-1 / Veterans Memorial Expressway): 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 6.5 hours each way, a round trip means 12.9 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.
