How far is Walker, LA from Monroe, LA?

The driving distance from Walker, LA to Monroe, LA is about 207.8 miles (334.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.1 miles (254.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m 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
207.85 mi
03h 36m
Flight
158.1 mi
254.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.1 mi
Kilometers
254.43 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.85 mi
Kilometers
334.51 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monroe
Thu, Oct 15, 9:03 PM CDT
Return by in Walker
Fri, Oct 16, 12:40 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walker
2026-10-15T17:27
Arrive Monroe
Thu, Oct 15, 9:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 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
9:48 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
Vidalia
LA

Largest city and the parish seat of Concordia Parish, Louisiana, United States

From Walker
101.5 mi
01h 48m
To Monroe
106.3 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
93°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Walker South Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Walker South Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward I 12 West: Baton Rouge

    2218 ft · 54 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto West Florida Republic Parkway

    12.5 mi · 14 min · West Florida Republic Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 61 North: Airline Highway

    2202 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Airline Highway

    7.6 mi · 12 min · Airline Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 110: Natchez, Baton Rouge

    1224 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 110 North: Natchez

    2031 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on 110 North: Natchez

    2320 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 61 North: Natchez

    1227 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Scenic Highway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Scenic Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Samuels Road

    75.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Samuels Road

  13. 13

    Turn left

    566 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on John R Junkin Drive

    2.4 mi · 3 min · John R Junkin Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Natchez-Vidalia Bridge

    10.6 mi · 12 min · Natchez-Vidalia Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

    63.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min · E. E. Wallace Boulevard North

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1459 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 22 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 165 BUS, LA 15: Civic Center

    775 ft · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    93 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

    2694 ft · 46 sec · Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway

  22. 22

    Continue on North 6th Street

    1643 ft · 35 sec · North 6th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Louisville Avenue

    628 ft · 18 sec · Louisville Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left

    14 m · 5 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
83.5 mi · 40%
Samuels Road
75.7 mi · 36%
West Florida Republic Parkway
12.5 mi · 6%
Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
10.6 mi · 5%
Airline Highway
7.55 mi · 4%
Scenic Highway
3.82 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Samuels Road

Continue on Samuels Road

75.7 mi · 01h 29m

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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49.7 mi
158.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vidalia
01h 48m from Walker
Leave By
9:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Walker and Sunny near Monroe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 207.8 miles (334.5 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?

Vidalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.5 miles from Walker and 106.3 miles from Monroe.

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

The direct path is about 158.1 miles (254.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.7 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 9:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.67 one way or $57.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Walker and Sunny near Monroe.

Stop Ideas Near Vidalia

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

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

RAIL

Brookhaven

93 mi away
East Monticello St. and South Railroad Ave.
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

98 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

McComb

99 mi away
114 Northeast Railroad Ave.
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

103 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walker and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 158.1 mi (254.43 km).

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#1 Walker

Walker is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates30.4879700, -90.8614900
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Monroe

#2 Monroe

The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.

Population46,998
Coordinates32.5093100, -92.1193000
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Walker South Road (-90.861645, 30.487962)
End: North 4th Street (-92.119438, 32.509236)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 335 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.33 gal
27.76 L · about $28.67
Round trip
$57.35
14.66 gal · 55.52 L
Estimated CO2
65.1 kg one way
Round trip: 130.3 kg / 287 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $28.67 $57.35
Mid-grade $4.38 $32.08 $64.15
Premium $4.78 $35.04 $70.09
Diesel $5.82 $42.68 $85.37

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 Monroe. The current time is 17:27:44.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.