This 215.9-mile drive from Scott, Louisiana, to Bossier City, Louisiana, will take you approximately 3 hours and 46 minutes. It's a manageable day trip, perfect for a single day of travel without needing an overnight stop. You'll navigate a mix of local roads and expressways, with about 75% of your journey on the Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway. Budget around $33 for fuel for this trip. Since you're staying within the Southeast region, expect a consistent Louisiana driving experience throughout.
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
108 miles from Scott, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 53m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
197.8 mi
3h 22m
Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.5 mi
9m
Cameron Street
1.9 mi
2m
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
1.5 mi
2m
Ambassador Caffery Parkway
0.9 mi
1m
US 167
0.3 mi
<1m
Barksdale Boulevard
0.2 mi
<1m
Saint Mary Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
— 197.8 mi, about 3h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scott, LA and Bossier City, LA.
1
Start on Delhomme Avenue
30 ft·6 sec·Delhomme Avenue
2
Turn left onto Saint Mary Street
0.1 mi·19 sec·Saint Mary Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto Alfred Street
314 ft·16 sec·Alfred Street
4
Turn left onto US 90
1.9 mi·2 min·Cameron Street
5
Turn left onto US 167; LA 3184
0.9 mi·1 min·Ambassador Caffery Parkway
6
Take the ramp
3.3 mi·3 min
7
Take the exit onto US 167
0.3 mi·39 sec·US 167
Toward I 49 North: Opelousas
8
Merge onto I 49; LA 182
8.5 mi·9 min·Veterans Memorial Expressway
9
Continue on I 49; US 167
198 mi·3 hr 22 min·Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward I 20: Dallas, Monroe
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 20 East: Monroe
12
Merge onto I 20
1.5 mi·2 min·Purple Heart Recipients Highway
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward Traffic Street
14
Continue on Barksdale Boulevard
0.2 mi·36 sec·Barksdale Boulevard
15
Turn left onto Monroe Street
78 ft·2 sec·Monroe Street
16
Arrive at destination
Monroe Street
Trip Plan
Given the 3 hour and 46 minute duration, departing in the morning is ideal for arriving in Bossier City with plenty of daylight. You'll encounter one recommended stop, which should be strategically placed to break up the 197.8-mile longest stretch on the Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longer segments, as services might be more spaced out. The flexibility of a single-day trip means you can adjust your departure time based on traffic or personal preference.
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 108 miles from Scott, LA, or about 1h 53m 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 47 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 108 miles or 1h 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 4m
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 Scott, 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 Scott, LA
This is one driving day of about 215.9 miles and 3h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Scott, 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 215.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Saint Mary Street
Turn left onto Saint Mary Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Alfred Street
At end of road, turn right onto Alfred Street
Navigation decision point
6
212.9 mi into trip|~3h 41m 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
5
213.1 mi into trip|~3h 41m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 20 East: Monroe
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 20 East: Monroe
5
215.9 mi into trip|~3h 46m in|Monroe Street
Turn left onto Monroe Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.61 one way
$65.21 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg76 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$35.79
$71.59
premium
$4.56
$38.75
$77.50
diesel
$5.61
$47.67
$95.34
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
64.8
0
$22.67
$10.36
Efficient EV
54
0
$18.89
$8.64
EV Truck/SUV
86.4
1
$30.23
$13.82
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
25 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 19, 2026
Origin
Scott, LA
Afternoon
in Scott on Sunday
Local time
2:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bossier City, LA
Afternoon
in Bossier City on Sunday
Local time
2:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
85°F
Alexandria, LA
108 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
11 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 46m 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.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. While the highway share is 25%, you'll experience longer stretches on local roads, particularly the 197.8-mile segment on the Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway. This suggests a route that weaves through communities and might involve more frequent speed adjustments as you transition between different road types. The profile indicates a drive where you'll be actively steering and navigating, rather than simply cruising on autopilot.
Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 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?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Saint Mary Street.
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 215.9 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (Saint Mary Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Alfred Street): Navigation decision point; at 212.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 3h 46m. Total distance: 215.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads 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.
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 (Saint Mary Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Alfred Street): Navigation decision point; at 212.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Cane River Creole National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Bossier City, LA, but most travelers stay overnight.
