Origin
Red Chute, LA
Night in Red Chute on Saturday
Local time
11:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Red Chute, LA to Bossier City, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
9 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Red Chute, LA
Joshuan Barboza
Bossier City, LA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
Red Chute to Bossier City is 9 miles and takes about 13 minutes via Purple Heart Recipients Highway, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Louisiana, connecting the Southeast region. Expect a local feel with frequent turns, making it more of a quick trip than a scenic expedition. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a straightforward transfer between these two nearby communities, requiring minimal planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Recipients Highway | 6.1 mi | 7m |
| Highway 80 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Texas Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Johnny Wyatt Memorial Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Delhi Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Monroe Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Traffic Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
— 6.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Chute, LA and Bossier City, LA.
1
Start on US 79; US 80
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 80
2
Continue on US 79; US 80
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Texas Street
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
4
Merge onto I 220
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
Johnny Wyatt Memorial Highway
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 20 West: Shreveport
6
Merge onto I 20
6.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward Traffic Street
8
Turn right onto Traffic Street
110 ft
·
4 sec
·
Traffic Street
9
Turn right onto Delhi Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Delhi Street
10
Turn left onto Monroe Street
394 ft
·
13 sec
·
Monroe Street
11
Arrive at destination
Monroe Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 8.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 20 West: Shreveport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 20 West: Shreveport
4
8.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward Traffic Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Traffic Street
4
8.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Traffic Street
Turn right onto Traffic Street
Navigation decision point
4
8.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Delhi Street
Turn right onto Delhi Street
Navigation decision point
5
8.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Monroe Street
Turn left onto Monroe Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.36 one way
$2.72 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.49 | $2.98 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.62 | $3.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.99 | $3.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.79 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Bossier City, LA
Night in Bossier City on Saturday
Local time
11:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
7 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
13m 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?
This route is characterized by its turn-heavy local drive, with only about 8% on highways. You'll navigate through a series of local roads, including Purple Heart Recipients Highway, Highway 80, and East Texas Street. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 6.1 miles on Purple Heart Recipients Highway, so be prepared for frequent adjustments in direction. The road profile suggests a constant engagement with intersections and changes in speed limits as you transition between different local thoroughfares.
Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.1 mi on Purple Heart Recipients Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in.
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 9 miles you will encounter 7 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 2.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 8.8 miles (Traffic Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Bossier City, LA
Full guide →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.
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 13m. Total distance: 9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (8%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.1 miles on Purple Heart Recipients Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 8.8 miles (Traffic Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bossier City, LA before heading back.
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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