How far is Central, LA from Walker, LA?
The driving distance from Central, LA to Walker, LA is about 199.3 miles (320.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 04h 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Central and Walker.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Central and Walker.
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Start on Hooper Road
7 mi · 12 min · Hooper Road
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Turn left onto Plank Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Plank Road
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Take the ramp slight right
3017 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Airline Highway
5.3 mi · 8 min · Airline Highway
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Continue straight
50.2 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
1494 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
64.6 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 167 North, LA 28 East, LA 1: Pineville Expressway, Casson Street
1212 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 167 North, LA 28 East: Pineville Expressway
47.2 mi · 58 min
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Turn right onto East Boundary Avenue
1693 ft · 29 sec · East Boundary Avenue
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Continue on Maple Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Maple Street
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Turn left onto State Route 34
16.3 mi · 24 min · State Route 34
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Keep slight left to continue on Walker Road
4.6 mi · 8 min · Walker Road
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Turn right 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 Central 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.
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
Merge slight left onto Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
64.6 mi · 01h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Central 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 Central to Walker?
The road trip is about 199.3 miles (320.7 km) and usually takes 04h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Cheneyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.7 miles from Central and 99.5 miles from Walker.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 145.3 miles (233.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 54 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.62 one way or $53.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Central and Mostly Sunny near Walker.
Stop Ideas Near Cheneyville
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 Cheneyville.
Lafayette
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Central and Walker. Straight-line distance: 145.26 mi (233.78 km).
#1 Central
Suburb city of Baton Rouge, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 29,450 |
| Coordinates | 30.5543500, -91.0367700 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| 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: 321 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $26.62 | $53.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $29.94 | $59.88 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $32.51 | $65.03 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $38.07 | $76.13 |
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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