Roseland, LA to Bossier City, LA is 297.2 miles and takes about 5h 36m via I 20 and US 84, with a fuel budget near $45 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Louisiana, traversing the Southeast region. The drive is mostly on major highways, making it a straightforward option for a single-day trip. Expect a relatively efficient transit between these two points in the state.
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
148.6 miles from Roseland, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 51m 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
US 84
47.3 mi
55m
Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
35.1 mi
37m
US 98
30.1 mi
34m
Highway 1048
1.3 mi
3m
Commercial Drive
1 mi
1m
Delhi 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 Roseland, LA and Bossier City, LA.
1
Start on US 51
1.0 mi·1 min·Commercial Drive
2
Turn left onto LA 1048
1.3 mi·3 min·Highway 1048
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·36 sec
4
Merge onto I 55
35 mi·37 min·Congressman Jimmy Morrison Highway
5
Take the exit onto US 98
29 mi·33 min·US 98
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 98; MS 184
0.8 mi·53 sec·US 98; MS 184
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·45 sec
8
Merge onto US 84
28 mi·32 min·US 84
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
6.0 mi·7 min·US 84
10
Take the exit onto US 84
13 mi·15 min·US 84
11
Continue on US 425; LA 15
63 mi·1 hr 12 min·E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
12
Turn left
0.3 mi·35 sec
13
Merge onto I 20
118 mi·2 hr 8 min·I 20
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Toward Traffic Street
15
Turn right onto Traffic Street
110 ft·4 sec·Traffic Street
16
Turn right onto Delhi Street
0.1 mi·30 sec·Delhi Street
17
Turn left onto Monroe Street
394 ft·13 sec·Monroe Street
18
Arrive at destination
Monroe Street
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 36m estimated drive time, leaving in the morning is your best bet to complete this trip within daylight. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in when and where you choose to break up the 297.2 miles. The $45 fuel cost suggests planning for at least one fuel stop, especially before you hit the longest 117.8-mile stretch on I 20. Since this is a single-day drive, keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach Bossier City.
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 148.6 miles from Roseland, LA, or about 2h 51m 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 65 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 148.6 miles or 2h 51m 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 37m
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 Roseland, 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 Roseland, LA
This is one driving day of about 297.2 miles and 5h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 miles from Roseland, 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 67.1 and 297.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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67.1 mi into trip|~1h 16m in|US 98; MS 184
At end of road, turn left onto US 98; MS 184
Navigation decision point
4
67.9 mi into trip|~1h 17m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
4
96.3 mi into trip|~1h 50m in|US 84
Keep slight left at fork onto US 84
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
296.8 mi into trip|~5h 35m in
Take the exit toward Traffic Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Traffic Street
5
297.2 mi into trip|~5h 36m in|Monroe Street
Turn left onto Monroe Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.88 one way
$89.77 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg104 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$49.27
$98.54
premium
$4.56
$53.34
$106.69
diesel
$5.61
$65.62
$131.24
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 104 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
89.2
1
$31.21
$14.27
Efficient EV
74.3
0
$26.01
$11.89
EV Truck/SUV
118.9
1
$41.61
$19.02
Gas CO2
104 kg
EV CO2
35 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 Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Roseland, LA
Afternoon
in Roseland on Sunday
Local time
4:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Partly Sunny
SW 5 mph10% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Bossier City, LA
Afternoon
in Bossier City on Sunday
Local time
4:51 PM
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
9 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 36m 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.
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...
27 mi from route
~68 min detour
Free
near mile 174.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
With 66% of the 297.2 miles on highways like I 20, you'll spend a good portion of your time on faster-paced roads. The longest stretch without a major change in road type is 117.8 miles on I 20. You'll transition from E. E. Wallace Boulevard North to US 84, and eventually merge onto I 20, so be prepared for varying traffic densities and exit patterns.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 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?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and E. E. Wallace Boulevard North. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 67.1 miles in near US 98; MS 184.
Driving Effort5/10
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 297.2 miles you will encounter 14 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 67.1 miles (US 98; MS 184): Navigation decision point; at 67.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 96.3 miles (US 84): 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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 36m. Total distance: 297.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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 67.1 miles (US 98; MS 184): Navigation decision point; at 67.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 96.3 miles (US 84): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Poverty Point National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.6 hours each way, a round trip means 11.2 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.
