How far is Walker, LA from Sulphur, LA?

The driving distance from Walker, LA to Sulphur, LA is about 177.2 miles (285.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.9 miles (230 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
177.19 mi
03h 05m
Flight
142.89 mi
229.96 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.89 mi
Kilometers
229.96 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.19 mi
Kilometers
285.16 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sulphur
Thu, Oct 15, 10:32 PM CDT
Return by in Walker
Fri, Oct 16, 1:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walker
2026-10-15T19:27
Arrive Sulphur
Thu, Oct 15, 10:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Walker
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Forest Hill
LA

Village in Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Walker
87.8 mi
01h 32m
To Sulphur
89.4 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
93°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    42.2 mi · 51 min · East Lafayette Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 165: Monroe, Alexandria

    817 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 165 South: Alexandria

    101 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Monroe Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Monroe Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge

    3004 ft · 43 sec · Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on Macarthur Drive

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Macarthur Drive

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Masonic Circle

    763 ft · 15 sec · Masonic Drive

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto Masonic Drive

    78 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Masonic Drive

  13. 13

    Take the exit right

    2324 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    17.4 mi · 20 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 90 West

    1377 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    5.9 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Napoleon Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Masonic Drive
95.9 mi · 54%
East Lafayette Street
42.2 mi · 24%
US 90 West
6.18 mi · 3%
Walker Road
4.57 mi · 3%
Macarthur Drive
4.27 mi · 2%
Monroe Highway
2.88 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Masonic Drive

Exit the rotary onto Masonic Drive

78 mi · 01h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.3 mi
142.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forest Hill
01h 32m from Walker
Leave By
10:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Walker and Mostly Sunny near Sulphur.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 177.2 miles (285.2 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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 87.8 miles from Walker and 89.4 miles from Sulphur.

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 34.3 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 10:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.45 one way or $48.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Forest Hill

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

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

RAIL

Lafayette

103 mi away
133 East Grant St.
RAIL

Lake Charles

111 mi away
100 Ryan Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walker and Sulphur. Straight-line distance: 142.89 mi (229.96 km).

Walker

#1 Walker

City in Livingston Parish, Louisiana

Population6,302
Coordinates32.1901600, -92.5837600
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
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#2 Sulphur

Suburb city of Lake Charles, located in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population20,120
Coordinates30.2365900, -93.3773800
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Parish Road 220 (-92.583813, 32.190269)
End: East Napoleon Street (-93.377405, 30.236609)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 285 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.25 gal
23.67 L · about $24.45
Round trip
$48.90
12.5 gal · 47.34 L
Estimated CO2
55.5 kg one way
Round trip: 111.1 kg / 245 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $24.45 $48.90
Mid-grade $4.38 $27.35 $54.70
Premium $4.78 $29.88 $59.76
Diesel $5.82 $36.39 $72.79

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Walker and Sulphur. The current time is 19:27:32.

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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.