How far is Walker, LA from Alexandria, LA?

The driving distance from Walker, LA to Alexandria, LA is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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
70.56 mi
01h 16m
Flight
61.27 mi
98.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.27 mi
Kilometers
98.6 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.56 mi
Kilometers
113.55 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alexandria
Thu, Apr 16, 2:20 AM CDT
Return by in Walker
Thu, Apr 16, 3:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walker
2026-04-16T01:04
Arrive Alexandria
Thu, Apr 16, 2:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Walker
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
Atlanta
LA

Village in Winn Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Walker
35.2 mi
00h 38m
To Alexandria
35.3 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
89°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 Walker and Alexandria.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Parish Road 220

    128 m · 26 sec · Parish Road 220

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Walker Road

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Walker Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    16.3 mi · 24 min

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lafayette Street

    46.6 mi · 57 min · East Lafayette Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward LA 1, LA 28 Business: Downtown Alexandria

    1347 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    1618 ft · 1 min · 6th Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Murray Street

    703 ft · 32 sec · Murray Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Murray Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Walker and Alexandria.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Lafayette Street
46.6 mi · 66%
Walker Road
4.57 mi · 6%
6th Street
0.31 mi
LA 1
0.26 mi
Murray Street
0.13 mi
Parish Road 220
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

East Lafayette Street

At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lafayette Street

46.6 mi · 00h 57m

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
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
61.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atlanta
00h 38m from Walker
Leave By
3:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Walker and Mostly Sunny near Alexandria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Walker to Alexandria?

The road trip is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.2 miles from Walker and 35.3 miles from Alexandria.

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

The direct path is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.43 one way or $18.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walker and Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 61.27 mi (98.6 km).

Walker

#1 Walker

City in Livingston Parish, Louisiana

Population6,302
Coordinates32.1901600, -92.5837600
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Alexandria

#2 Alexandria

The capital of Louisiana.

Population45,573
Coordinates31.3112900, -92.4451400
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Parish Road 220 (-92.583813, 32.190269)
End: Murray Street (-92.444972, 31.311153)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.42 L · about $9.43
Round trip
$18.86
4.98 gal · 18.84 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.43 $18.86
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.60 $21.21
Premium $4.63 $11.52 $23.03
Diesel $5.42 $13.48 $26.97

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 Walker and Alexandria. The current time is 01:04:19.

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.