This 285-mile journey from Pierre Part, LA, to Bossier City, LA, will take approximately 5 hours and 28 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway and State Route 1, you'll experience a mixed drive that can comfortably be done in a single day. With a fuel cost estimated at $43, this route offers a straightforward trip through Louisiana's Southeast region. Planning for one stop will help break up the drive, making the 5+ hour duration more manageable. It's a practical option for a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times.
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
142.5 miles from Pierre Part, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
186.3 mi
3h 10m
State Route 1
49 mi
1h 2m
Highway 1
20.7 mi
27m
State Route 69
8.7 mi
15m
State Highway 70
7.2 mi
10m
North Lobdell Highway
3.6 mi
4m
Bowie Street
2.6 mi
4m
I 10
1.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
— 186.3 mi, about 3h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pierre Part, LA and Bossier City, LA.
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Start on Leonie Street
281 ft·14 sec·Leonie Street
2
Turn right onto LA 70
7.2 mi·10 min·State Highway 70
3
Turn left onto LA 69
8.7 mi·15 min·State Route 69
4
Continue on LA 69
2.6 mi·4 min·Bowie Street
5
Turn left onto LA 1
9.1 mi·10 min·Highway 1
6
Continue on LA 1
1.0 mi·2 min·Church Street
7
Continue on LA 1
12 mi·17 min·Highway 1
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·56 sec
Toward I 10 West: Lafayette
9
Merge onto I 10
1.6 mi·1 min·I 10
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Exit 151Toward LA 415: LobdellUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
317 ft·7 sec
Toward LA 415: LobdellUse the right lane.
12
Merge onto LA 415
3.6 mi·4 min·North Lobdell Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Merge onto US 190; LA 1
49 mi·1 hr 2 min·State Route 1
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
15
Merge onto I 49; US 167
186 mi·3 hr 10 min·Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward I 20: Dallas, Monroe
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 20 East: Monroe
18
Merge onto I 20
1.5 mi·2 min·Purple Heart Recipients Highway
19
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward Traffic Street
20
Continue on Barksdale Boulevard
0.2 mi·36 sec·Barksdale Boulevard
21
Turn left onto Monroe Street
78 ft·2 sec·Monroe Street
22
Arrive at destination
Monroe Street
Trip Plan
For this 5-hour, 28-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Pierre Part to maximize your daylight hours and arrive in Bossier City with time to spare. While it’s a single-day trip, planning for one stop around the halfway point will help you stretch your legs and stay refreshed. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the longest stretch on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, where services might be less frequent. The $43 fuel estimate is helpful for budgeting, but it's always wise to have a little extra buffer for unexpected detours or changes in gas prices.
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 142.5 miles from Pierre Part, LA, or about 3h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 186.3 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 63 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 142.5 miles or 3h 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 33m
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 Pierre Part, 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 Pierre Part, LA
This is one driving day of about 285 miles and 5h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 miles from Pierre Part, 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 186.3 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 42.4 and 282 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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42.4 mi into trip|~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward LA 415: Lobdell
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 151
Toward LA 415: Lobdell
7
42.7 mi into trip|~1h 4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward LA 415: Lobdell
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward LA 415: Lobdell
5
42.8 mi into trip|~1h 4m in|LA 415 / North Lobdell Highway
Merge onto LA 415 / North Lobdell Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
46.4 mi into trip|~1h 9m in|US 190; LA 1 / State Route 1
Merge onto US 190; LA 1 / State Route 1
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
282 mi into trip|~5h 22m 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
$43.04 one way
$86.08 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg100 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$47.25
$94.50
premium
$4.56
$51.15
$102.31
diesel
$5.61
$62.92
$125.85
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 99.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
85.5
1
$29.92
$13.68
Efficient EV
71.3
0
$24.94
$11.40
EV Truck/SUV
114
1
$39.90
$18.24
Gas CO2
100 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (67% 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 17, 2026
Origin
Pierre Part, LA
Afternoon
in Pierre Part on Sunday
Local time
12:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Sunny
S 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Bossier City, LA
Afternoon
in Bossier City on Sunday
Local time
12:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
81°F
Broussard, LA
143 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
8 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
5h 28m 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...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 206.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
The drive features a 31% highway share, meaning you'll encounter a mix of faster-paced roads and more local routes. You'll experience a significant stretch of 186.3 miles on the Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, offering a long, uninterrupted segment. The road character shifts as you progress, moving from what is described as a mixed drive, suggesting varied conditions and speeds. This blend means you won't be stuck on monotonous interstate for the entire trip, but rather experience different driving environments throughout the 285 miles.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 186.3 mi on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 42.4 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 285 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 42.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.8 miles (LA 415 / North Lobdell Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 28m. Total distance: 285 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 186.3 miles on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway. 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.
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 42.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 42.8 miles (LA 415 / North Lobdell Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 5.5 hours each way, a round trip means 11.0 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.
