How far is Alexandria, LA from Walker, LA?

The driving distance from Alexandria, LA to Walker, LA is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
70.46 mi
01h 35m
Flight
61.27 mi
98.6 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.27 mi
Kilometers
98.6 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.46 mi
Kilometers
113.4 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walker
Thu, Apr 16, 3:28 AM CDT
Return by in Alexandria
Thu, Apr 16, 5:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alexandria
2026-04-16T01:53
Arrive Walker
Thu, Apr 16, 3:28 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alexandria
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Atlanta
LA

Village in Winn Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Alexandria
35.3 mi
00h 47m
To Walker
35.2 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alexandria and Walker.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alexandria and Walker.

  1. 1

    Start on Murray Street

    49 m · 14 sec · Murray Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    1358 ft · 47 sec · 4th Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Winn Street

    795 ft · 19 sec · Winn Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Foisy Avenue

    159 m · 27 sec · Foisy Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Casson Street

    82 m · 5 sec · Casson Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    1115 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Pineville Expressway

    46.6 mi · 57 min · Pineville Expressway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Boundary Avenue

    1693 ft · 29 sec · East Boundary Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Maple Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Maple Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Route 34

    16.3 mi · 24 min · State Route 34

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Walker Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Walker Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Parish Road 220

    128 m · 19 sec · Parish Road 220

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Parish Road 220

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alexandria and Walker.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pineville Expressway
46.6 mi · 66%
State Route 34
16.3 mi · 23%
Walker Road
4.57 mi · 6%
Maple Street
1.8 mi · 3%
East Boundary Avenue
0.32 mi
Casson Street
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

Pineville Expressway

Merge slight left onto Pineville Expressway

46.6 mi · 00h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
61.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atlanta
00h 47m from Alexandria
Leave By
3:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Alexandria and Mostly Sunny near Walker.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alexandria to Walker?

The road trip is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km) and usually takes 01h 35m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.3 miles from Alexandria and 35.2 miles from Walker.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.43 one way or $18.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Alexandria and Mostly Sunny near Walker.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alexandria and Walker. Straight-line distance: 61.27 mi (98.6 km).

Alexandria

#1 Alexandria

The capital of Louisiana.

Population45,573
Coordinates31.3112900, -92.4451400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Walker

#2 Walker

City in Livingston Parish, Louisiana

Population6,302
Coordinates32.1901600, -92.5837600
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Alexandria (-92.44514, 31.31129)
End: Walker (-92.58376, 32.19016)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.41 L · about $9.43
Round trip
$18.86
4.98 gal · 18.82 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.43 $18.86
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.60 $21.21
Premium $4.63 $11.52 $23.03
Diesel $5.42 $13.48 $26.97

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Louisiana · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Alexandria and Walker. The current time is 01:53:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.