How far is Lafayette, LA from Walker, LA?

The driving distance from Lafayette, LA to Walker, LA is about 157.9 miles (254.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.9 miles (225.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
157.9 mi
03h 06m
Flight
139.87 mi
225.1 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.87 mi
Kilometers
225.1 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.9 mi
Kilometers
254.11 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walker
Thu, Apr 16, 4:54 AM CDT
Return by in Lafayette
Thu, Apr 16, 8:01 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lafayette
2026-04-16T01:47
Arrive Walker
Thu, Apr 16, 4:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lafayette
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Woodworth
LA

City in Stutsman County, North Dakota, United States of America

From Lafayette
79.1 mi
01h 33m
To Walker
78.8 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 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 Lafayette and Walker.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rue Vermilion Ouest

    102 m · 22 sec · Rue Vermilion Ouest

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Rue Jefferson

    1654 ft · 51 sec · Rue Jefferson

  3. 3

    Continue on Jefferson Boulevard

    1447 ft · 47 sec · Jefferson Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Northeast Evangeline Thruway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Northeast Evangeline Thruway

  5. 5

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway

    8.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

    76.1 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 167 North, LA 28 East, LA 1: Pineville Expressway, Casson Street

    1212 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 167 North, LA 28 East: Pineville Expressway

    47.2 mi · 58 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto East Boundary Avenue

    1693 ft · 29 sec · East Boundary Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Maple Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Maple Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto State Route 34

    16.3 mi · 24 min · State Route 34

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Walker Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Walker Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Parish Road 220

    128 m · 19 sec · Parish Road 220

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Parish Road 220

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
76.1 mi · 48%
US 167 North
47.4 mi · 30%
State Route 34
16.3 mi · 10%
Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.77 mi · 6%
Walker Road
4.57 mi · 3%
Northeast Evangeline Thruway
1.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

Continue on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway

76.1 mi · 01h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18 mi
139.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodworth
01h 33m from Lafayette
Leave By
10:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lafayette 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 Lafayette to Walker?

The road trip is about 157.9 miles (254.1 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?

Woodworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.1 miles from Lafayette and 78.8 miles from Walker.

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

The direct path is about 139.9 miles (225.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 10:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.09 one way or $42.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Woodworth

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Woodworth, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Woodworth.

RAIL

Lafayette

112 mi away
133 East Grant St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Walker. Straight-line distance: 139.87 mi (225.1 km).

Lafayette

#1 Lafayette

The third most populous city in Acadiana, Louisiana.

Population126,535
Coordinates30.2240900, -92.0198400
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Walker

#2 Walker

City in Livingston Parish, Louisiana

Population6,302
Coordinates32.1901600, -92.5837600
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Lafayette (-92.01984, 30.22409)
End: Walker (-92.58376, 32.19016)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.57 gal
21.09 L · about $21.09
Round trip
$42.19
11.14 gal · 42.18 L
Estimated CO2
49.5 kg one way
Round trip: 99 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.09 $42.19
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.72 $47.45
Premium $4.63 $25.76 $51.52
Diesel $5.42 $30.16 $60.32

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 Lafayette and Walker. The current time is 01:47:45.

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.