Origin
Stonewall, LA
Morning in Stonewall on Sunday
Local time
11:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stonewall, 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
30m
Distance
19.3 mi
31 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stonewall, LA
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Bossier City, LA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
This short 22-mile trip from Stonewall to Bossier City, Louisiana, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 24 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate local streets like Jewella Avenue, Traffic Street, and Barksdale Boulevard, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost is a very manageable $3, making this an economical option for a quick transition. Given its brief duration and local road profile, this drive is perfect for a same-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. You'll stay within the Southeast region throughout your journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 171 | 9.5 mi | 13m |
| I 20 | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Jewella Avenue | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Barksdale Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Stonewall-Preston Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Monroe Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 171
— 9.5 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stonewall, LA and Bossier City, LA.
1
Start on Stonewall-Preston Road
328 ft
·
14 sec
·
Stonewall-Preston Road
2
Turn left onto US 171
9.5 mi
·
13 min
·
US 171
3
Turn left onto Jewella Avenue
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Jewella Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
5
Merge onto I 20
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
I 20
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Traffic Street
7
Continue on Barksdale Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Barksdale Boulevard
8
Turn left onto Monroe Street
78 ft
·
2 sec
·
Monroe Street
9
Arrive at destination
Monroe Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 9.5 and 19.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
9.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Jewella Avenue
Turn left onto Jewella Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
13.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
13.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
I 20
Merge onto I 20
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
18.6 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward Traffic Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Traffic Street
5
19.2 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Monroe Street
Turn left onto Monroe Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.91 one way
$5.83 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.20 | $6.40 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.46 | $6.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Morning in Bossier City on Sunday
Local time
11:12 AM
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
1 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
30m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this entire 22-mile stretch. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating city streets for the full duration of your 24-minute journey. There isn't a 'longest stretch' to speak of, as the route is characterized by frequent turns and intersections rather than long, uninterrupted segments. This means you'll be consistently engaged with the road as you move through local areas, so keep your attention focused on traffic signals and street signs.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.5 mi on US 171.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 171 and I 20. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 9.5 miles in near Jewella Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 30m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.5 miles (Jewella Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 13.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 13.9 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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 30m. Total distance: 19.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.5 miles on US 171. 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 9.5 miles (Jewella Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 13.8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 13.9 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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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