Origin
Vivian, LA
Morning in Vivian on Sunday
Local time
9:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vivian, 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
45m
Distance
32.8 mi
53 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vivian, LA
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Bossier City, LA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Vivian to Bossier City, you are facing a short, straightforward trip covering 33.1 miles. Expect to spend about 39 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting around $5 for fuel should comfortably cover the entire journey. You will be navigating local roads like South Pardue Street, Highway 170, and LA 1 rather than major interstates. Because both towns are located within the Southeast region of Louisiana, the transition between them is seamless and familiar. This route is best suited for those who prefer a manageable, turn-heavy local drive over high-speed highway travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 49 | 14.9 mi | 14m |
| North Market Street | 7.8 mi | 13m |
| Highway 170 | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| South Pardue Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Texas Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Traffic Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Arkansas Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Barksdale Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 49
— 14.9 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vivian, LA and Bossier City, LA.
1
Start on West Arkansas Avenue
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Arkansas Avenue
2
Continue on South Pardue Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Pardue Street
3
Continue on LA 170
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Highway 170
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
5
Merge onto I 49
15 mi
·
14 min
·
I 49
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward LA 1: North Market Street
7
Turn left onto LA 1
7.8 mi
·
13 min
·
North Market Street
8
Turn left onto US 79; US 80
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Texas Street
9
Turn right onto Traffic Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Traffic Street
10
Turn left onto Barksdale Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Barksdale Boulevard
11
Turn left onto Monroe Street
78 ft
·
2 sec
·
Monroe Street
12
Arrive at destination
Monroe Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 32.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.4 miles from Vivian, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 8.1 and 32.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
8.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
8.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 49
Merge onto I 49
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
23.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward LA 1: North Market Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward LA 1: North Market Street
4
31.4 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
US 79; US 80 / Texas Street
Turn left onto US 79; US 80 / Texas Street
Navigation decision point
5
32.8 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
Monroe Street
Turn left onto Monroe Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.95 one way
$9.91 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.44 | $10.88 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.89 | $11.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
9:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Blanchard, LA
16 mi in
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
20 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
45m 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?
Prepare for a drive that prioritizes local navigation over interstate cruising, as this route features a 0% highway share. The experience is defined by a turn-heavy profile that keeps you attentive as you transition through the Louisiana landscape. You will find that there is no long-distance, uninterrupted highway stretch, with the longest segment being 0 miles on South Pardue Street. The road requires constant engagement, offering a slower pace compared to the standard regional transit routes. Expect to shift gears and navigate local junctions frequently as you make your way toward Bossier City.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.9 mi on I 49.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 49 and North Market Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 8.1 miles in.
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 45m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (I 49): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 23.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
276 ft
172 ft
Total Climb
68 ft
Total Descent
151 ft
Highest Point
276 ft
~7 mi in
Elevation Range
104 ft
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 45m. Total distance: 32.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.9 miles on I 49. 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 8.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (I 49): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 23.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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