How far is Sulphur, LA from Walker, LA?
The driving distance from Sulphur, LA to Walker, LA is about 175.2 miles (281.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.9 miles (230 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 33m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sulphur and Walker.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sulphur and Walker.
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Start on East Napoleon Street
6 mi · 9 min · East Napoleon Street
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Take the ramp straight
17.3 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 165: Kinder, Alexandria
2422 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left
135 m · 12 sec
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Continue straight
78.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Masonic Circle
1799 ft · 34 sec · Masonic Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Masonic Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · Masonic Drive
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Continue on Fenner Street
657 ft · 20 sec · Fenner Street
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Turn left onto Overton Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Overton Street
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Continue on Casson Street
2881 ft · 50 sec · Casson Street
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Take the ramp straight
1115 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pineville Expressway
46.6 mi · 57 min · Pineville Expressway
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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 Sulphur 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.
US 165
Continue straight
78.3 mi · 01h 37m
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 Sulphur and Sunny near Walker.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sulphur to Walker?
The road trip is about 175.2 miles (281.9 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?
Forest Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.7 miles from Sulphur and 87.5 miles from Walker.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.9 miles (230 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 9:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.18 one way or $48.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sulphur and Sunny near Walker.
Stop Ideas Near Forest Hill
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 Forest Hill.
Lafayette
Lake Charles
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sulphur and Walker. Straight-line distance: 142.89 mi (229.96 km).
#1 Sulphur
Suburb city of Lake Charles, located in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 20,120 |
| Coordinates | 30.2365900, -93.3773800 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 282 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $3.91 | $24.18 | $48.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $27.04 | $54.09 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $29.55 | $59.09 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $35.99 | $71.97 |
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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