How far is Bossier City, LA from Walker, LA?
The driving distance from Bossier City, LA to Walker, LA is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in and the parish seat of Bienville Parish in north Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bossier City and Walker.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bossier City and Walker.
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Start on Monroe Street
120 m · 16 sec · Monroe Street
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Turn right onto Delhi Street
727 ft · 30 sec · Delhi Street
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Turn left onto Traffic Street
656 ft · 19 sec · Traffic Street
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Take the ramp left
791 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway
63.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1903 ft · 47 sec
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Keep slight right
49 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Tarbutton Road
1770 ft · 49 sec · Tarbutton Road
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West California Avenue
694 ft · 17 sec · West California Avenue
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Turn right onto Wesley Chaple Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Wesley Chaple Road
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Quitman Highway
11.9 mi · 14 min · Quitman Highway
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Continue on Main Street
3.4 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Walker Road
8.6 mi · 15 min · Walker Road
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Turn left onto Parish Road 220
128 m · 19 sec · Parish Road 220
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Parish Road 220
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bossier City and Walker.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway
63.1 mi · 01h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Bossier City 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 Bossier City to Walker?
The road trip is about 97.1 miles (156.2 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?
Arcadia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from Bossier City and 48.6 miles from Walker.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 2:32 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.95 one way or $25.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Bossier City and Mostly Sunny near Walker.
Stop Ideas Near Arcadia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arcadia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bossier City and Walker. Straight-line distance: 70.71 mi (113.79 km).
#1 Bossier City
The most populous city in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
| Population | 68,159 |
| Coordinates | 32.5159900, -93.7321200 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Walker
City in Livingston Parish, Louisiana
| Population | 6,302 |
| Coordinates | 32.1901600, -92.5837600 |
| Altitude | 84 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walker (-92.58376, 32.19016)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $12.95 | $25.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $14.57 | $29.13 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $15.82 | $31.63 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $18.52 | $37.04 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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