Origin
Winnfield, LA
Late night in Winnfield on Sunday
Local time
5:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Winnfield, 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
2h 12m
Distance
104.8 mi
169 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 3m
★
6 AM
2h 12m
8 AM
2h 31m
10 AM
2h 19m
12 PM
2h 17m
3 PM
2h 20m
5 PM
2h 30m
8 PM
2h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Winnfield, LA
Tomás Asurmendi
Bossier City, LA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
This 104.8-mile drive from Winnfield, LA, to Bossier City, LA, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 12 minutes. The journey primarily utilizes I-49, with segments of Natchitoches Highway and LA 6 also part of the route. With a projected fuel cost of around $16, this highway-focused drive offers an efficient way to travel between these two points within the Southeast region. It's a straightforward trip, perfect for those looking for a direct and uncomplicated travel experience.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
52.4 miles from Winnfield, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 49 | 63 mi | 1h 5m |
| Natchitoches Highway | 24.4 mi | 36m |
| LA 6 | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| LA 1 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Johnson Chute Road | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Purple Heart Recipients Highway | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Highway 3175 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Posey Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 49
— 63 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winnfield, LA and Bossier City, LA.
1
Start on US 84; US 167
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Court Street
2
Turn left onto US 84
24 mi
·
36 min
·
Natchitoches Highway
3
Continue on LA 6
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
LA 6
4
Turn right onto LA 6
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 3175
5
At end of road, turn right onto LA 1
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
LA 1
6
Turn left onto PR 441
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Johnson Chute Road
7
Turn left onto PR 547
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Posey Road
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 49 North: Shreveport
9
Merge onto I 49
63 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
I 49
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 relatively short duration of about 2 hours and 12 minutes, this trip offers flexibility. You can depart Winnfield at your convenience and reach Bossier City without needing an overnight stay. The longest stretch is 63 miles on I-49, so plan for a fuel stop before you begin if your tank is low, as services might be less frequent during that section. With a fuel cost estimated at $16, it's an economical option. Keep an eye out for the transition points between I-49 and the state highways, as these can sometimes involve changes in speed limits and road surface.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 52.4 miles from Winnfield, LA, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63 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 23 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.4 miles or 1h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 50m
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 Winnfield, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Winnfield, LA
This is one driving day of about 104.8 miles and 2h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Winnfield, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 49 for about 63 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52.4 miles from Winnfield, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 49 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63 miles.
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 125 decision points cluster between mile 32.3 and 104.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
32.3 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
LA 1
At end of road, turn right onto LA 1
Navigation decision point
4
35.4 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
PR 441 / Johnson Chute Road
Turn left onto PR 441 / Johnson Chute Road
Navigation decision point
6
101.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 6m 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
102 mi into trip
|
~2h 7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 20 East: Monroe
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 20 East: Monroe
5
104.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 12m in
|
Monroe Street
Turn left onto Monroe Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.83 one way
$31.65 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $17.37 | $34.75 |
| premium | $4.56 | $18.81 | $37.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.14 | $46.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.4 | 0 | $11.00 | $5.03 |
| Efficient EV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.17 | $4.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.9 | 0 | $14.67 | $6.71 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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
Late night in Bossier City on Sunday
Local time
5:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 10 mph
11% chance
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 12m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 104.8-mile journey, with about 70% of the route being on interstate. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 63 miles on I-49, allowing for steady progress. While the majority is highway driving, the inclusion of Natchitoches Highway and LA 6 introduces some variation. This blend offers a mix of faster travel and more local road conditions, providing a dynamic feel as you progress towards Bossier City.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 63 mi on I 49.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 49 and Natchitoches Highway. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 32.3 miles in near LA 1.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 104.8 miles you will encounter 12 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 32.3 miles (LA 1): Navigation decision point; at 35.4 miles (PR 441 / Johnson Chute Road): Navigation decision point; at 101.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 2h 12m. Total distance: 104.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 63 miles on I 49. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bossier City, LA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 32.3 miles (LA 1): Navigation decision point; at 35.4 miles (PR 441 / Johnson Chute Road): Navigation decision point; at 101.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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