How far is Walker, LA from Shreveport, LA?

The driving distance from Walker, LA to Shreveport, LA is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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
100.1 mi
01h 43m
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
100.1 mi
Kilometers
161.09 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shreveport
Thu, Apr 16, 2:47 AM CDT
Return by in Walker
Thu, Apr 16, 4:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walker
2026-04-16T01:03
Arrive Shreveport
Thu, Apr 16, 2:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:04 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
49.3 mi
00h 51m
To Shreveport
50.8 mi
00h 51m

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
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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Walker and Shreveport.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    63.7 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 71 North, LA 1: Market Street, Spring Street

    535 ft · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 71 North, LA 1 North: Spring Street

    1371 ft · 47 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Crockett Street

    920 ft · 31 sec · Crockett Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto River Parkway

    21 m · 2 sec · River Parkway

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Parkway

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tarbutton Road
64.1 mi · 64%
Quitman Highway
16.3 mi · 16%
Walker Road
8.6 mi · 9%
Old Winnfield Road
3.45 mi · 3%
South Barnett Springs Street
2.07 mi · 2%
Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Tarbutton Road

Merge slight left

63.7 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
01h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.2 mi
71.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Arcadia
00h 51m from Walker
Leave By
3:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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 49.3 miles from Walker and 50.8 miles from Shreveport.

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 28.2 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 3:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.37 one way or $26.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 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 Shreveport.

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 Shreveport. Straight-line distance: 71.91 mi (115.72 km).

Walker

#1 Walker

City in Livingston Parish, Louisiana

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

#2 Shreveport

The second most populous city in Louisiana.

Population184,786
Coordinates32.5251500, -93.7501800
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Start: Parish Road 220 (-92.583813, 32.190269)
End: River Parkway (-93.750913, 32.525036)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
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
3.53 gal
13.37 L · about $13.37
Round trip
$26.74
7.06 gal · 26.74 L
Estimated CO2
31.4 kg one way
Round trip: 62.7 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $13.37 $26.74
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.03 $30.07
Premium $4.63 $16.33 $32.65
Diesel $5.42 $19.11 $38.23

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 Shreveport. The current time is 01:03:52.

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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.