How far is Shreveport, LA from Walker, LA?

The driving distance from Shreveport, LA to Walker, LA is about 99.8 miles (160.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
99.79 mi
02h 05m
Flight
71.91 mi
115.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.91 mi
Kilometers
115.72 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.79 mi
Kilometers
160.6 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walker
Thu, Apr 16, 3:54 AM CDT
Return by in Shreveport
Thu, Apr 16, 5:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shreveport
2026-04-16T01:48
Arrive Walker
Thu, Apr 16, 3:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shreveport
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
Arcadia
LA

Town in and the parish seat of Bienville Parish in north Louisiana, United States

From Shreveport
49.8 mi
01h 02m
To Walker
50 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Shreveport and Walker.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on River Parkway

    2701 ft · 1 min · River Parkway

  2. 2

    Continue on River Parkway

    1 km · 2 min · River Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Milam Street

    1321 ft · 46 sec · Milam Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Market Street

    116 m · 15 sec · Market Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Market Street

    1014 ft · 36 sec · Market Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    1529 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway

    63.6 mi · 1 hr 9 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1903 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    49 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Tarbutton Road

    1770 ft · 49 sec · Tarbutton Road

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West California Avenue

    694 ft · 17 sec · West California Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Wesley Chaple Road

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Wesley Chaple Road

  15. 15

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Quitman Highway

    11.9 mi · 14 min · Quitman Highway

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Walker Road

    8.6 mi · 15 min · Walker Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Parish Road 220

    128 m · 19 sec · Parish Road 220

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Parish Road 220

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shreveport 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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
64 mi · 64%
Quitman Highway
11.9 mi · 12%
Walker Road
8.6 mi · 9%
Wesley Chaple Road
4.45 mi · 4%
Main Street
3.45 mi · 3%
Tarbutton Road
2.4 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Recipients Highway

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway

63.6 mi · 01h 09m

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
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.9 mi
71.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arcadia
01h 02m from Shreveport
Leave By
2:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Shreveport 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 Shreveport to Walker?

The road trip is about 99.8 miles (160.6 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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 49.8 miles from Shreveport and 50 miles from Walker.

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

The direct path is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 2:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.33 one way or $26.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Shreveport and Mostly Sunny near Walker.

Stop Ideas Near Arcadia

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Arcadia, 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 Arcadia.

BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

77 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

78 mi away
408 Fannin Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shreveport and Walker. Straight-line distance: 71.91 mi (115.72 km).

Shreveport

#1 Shreveport

The second most populous city in Louisiana.

Population184,786
Coordinates32.5251500, -93.7501800
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Walker

#2 Walker

City in Livingston Parish, Louisiana

Population6,302
Coordinates32.1901600, -92.5837600
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Shreveport (-93.75018, 32.52515)
End: Walker (-92.58376, 32.19016)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.52 gal
13.33 L · about $13.33
Round trip
$26.66
7.04 gal · 26.66 L
Estimated CO2
31.3 kg one way
Round trip: 62.6 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.33 $26.66
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.99 $29.98
Premium $4.63 $16.28 $32.56
Diesel $5.42 $19.06 $38.12

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 Shreveport and Walker. The current time is 01:48:41.

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.