How far is Walker, LA from Bossier City, LA?

The driving distance from Walker, LA to Bossier City, LA is about 98.5 miles (158.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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
98.56 mi
01h 40m
Flight
70.71 mi
113.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.71 mi
Kilometers
113.79 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.56 mi
Kilometers
158.62 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bossier City
Thu, Apr 16, 1:48 AM CDT
Return by in Walker
Thu, Apr 16, 3:29 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walker
2026-04-16T00:07
Arrive Bossier City
Thu, Apr 16, 1:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:08 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
Arcadia
LA

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

From Walker
48.5 mi
00h 50m
To Bossier City
50 mi
00h 50m

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
87°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Bossier City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Walker and Bossier City.

  1. 1

    Start on Parish Road 220

    128 m · 19 sec · Parish Road 220

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Walker Road

    8.6 mi · 15 min · Walker Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Old Winnfield Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Old Winnfield Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Quitman Highway

    11.9 mi · 14 min · Quitman Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

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

    694 ft · 14 sec · West California Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto South Barnett Springs Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Barnett Springs Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Tarbutton Road

    2585 ft · 1 min · Tarbutton Road

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1993 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    63.1 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Traffic Street

    932 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Traffic Street

    34 m · 5 sec · Traffic Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Delhi Street

    727 ft · 30 sec · Delhi Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Monroe Street

    120 m · 13 sec · Monroe Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tarbutton Road
63.6 mi · 65%
Quitman Highway
16.3 mi · 17%
Walker Road
8.6 mi · 9%
Old Winnfield Road
3.45 mi · 3%
South Barnett Springs Street
2.07 mi · 2%
Traffic Street
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

Tarbutton Road

Merge slight left

63.1 mi · 01h 08m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.8 mi
70.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arcadia
00h 50m from Walker
Leave By
3:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Walker and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny near Bossier City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Walker to Bossier City?

The road trip is about 98.5 miles (158.6 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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 48.5 miles from Walker and 50 miles from Bossier City.

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

The direct path is about 70.7 miles (113.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 3:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.18 one way or $26.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Walker and Bossier City. Straight-line distance: 70.71 mi (113.79 km).

Walker

#1 Walker

City in Livingston Parish, Louisiana

Population6,302
Coordinates32.1901600, -92.5837600
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Bossier City

#2 Bossier City

The most populous city in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.

Population68,159
Coordinates32.5159900, -93.7321200
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Parish Road 220 (-92.583813, 32.190269)
End: Monroe Street (-93.732225, 32.51599)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.48 gal
13.17 L · about $13.18
Round trip
$26.36
6.96 gal · 26.34 L
Estimated CO2
30.9 kg one way
Round trip: 61.9 kg / 136 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.18 $26.36
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.82 $29.64
Premium $4.63 $16.10 $32.19
Diesel $5.42 $18.84 $37.69

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 Bossier City. The current time is 00:07:10.

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.