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Trip from Central, LA to Walker, LA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 7m

Distance

199.3 mi

321 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 54m ★
6 AM
4h 7m
8 AM
4h 33m
10 AM
4h 16m
12 PM
4h 14m
3 PM
4h 17m
5 PM
4h 32m
8 PM
3h 59m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Central, LA, LA

Central, LA

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Downtown Walker, LA, LA

Walker, LA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Central, LA to Walker, LA covers 199.3 miles and takes about 4h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, US 190, US 167 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 64.6 miles on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.10 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

99.6 miles from Central, LA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 7m. Total distance: 199.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

The drive from Central, LA to Walker, LA covers 199.3 miles and takes about 4h 7m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 64.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7 miles in near LA 67 / Plank Road.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 199.3 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 7 miles (LA 67 / Plank Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 63.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 128.8 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
7 mi into trip | ~11m in | LA 67 / Plank Road

Turn left onto LA 67 / Plank Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
63.8 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in

Take the exit toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
5
128.8 mi into trip | ~2h 32m in | US 167

Take the exit onto US 167 toward US 167 North, LA 28 East, LA 1: Pineville Expressway, Casson Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 167 North, LA 28 East, LA 1: Pinevill...
6
129 mi into trip | ~2h 32m in | US 167

Keep slight left at fork onto US 167 toward US 167 North, LA 28 East: Pineville Expressway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 167 North, LA 28 East: Pineville Expr...
4
176.2 mi into trip | ~3h 31m in | US 84; LA 34 / East Boundary Avenue

Turn right onto US 84; LA 34 / East Boundary Avenue

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway 64.6 mi 1h 5m
US 190 50.2 mi 1h 4m
US 167 47.4 mi 58m
State Route 34 16.3 mi 24m
Hooper Road 7 mi 11m
Airline Highway 5.3 mi 7m
Walker Road 4.6 mi 8m
Maple Street 1.8 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway — 64.6 mi, about 1h 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Central, LA and Walker, LA.

1

Start on LA 408

7.0 mi · 11 min · Hooper Road
2

Turn left onto LA 67

0.7 mi · 1 min · Plank Road
Use the left lane.
3

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min
4

Merge onto US 61; US 190

5.3 mi · 7 min · Airline Highway
5

Continue on US 190; LA 1

50 mi · 1 hr 4 min · US 190; LA 1
Use the straight lane.
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 49 North, US 167 North: Alexandria
7

Merge onto I 49; US 167

65 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway
8

Take the exit onto US 167

0.2 mi · 29 sec · US 167
Toward US 167 North, LA 28 East, LA 1: Pineville Expressway, Casson Street
9

Keep slight left at fork onto US 167

47 mi · 58 min · US 167
Toward US 167 North, LA 28 East: Pineville Expressway
10

Turn right onto US 84; LA 34

0.3 mi · 28 sec · East Boundary Avenue
11

Continue on US 84; LA 34

1.8 mi · 2 min · Maple Street
12

Turn left onto LA 34

16 mi · 24 min · State Route 34
13

Keep slight left at fork onto LA 147

4.6 mi · 8 min · Walker Road
14

Turn right onto Parish Road 220

421 ft · 18 sec · Parish Road 220
15

Arrive at destination

Parish Road 220

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 99.6 miles from Central, LA, or about 2h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.6 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 44 miles or 1h 1m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 99.6 miles or 2h 3m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 15m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Walker, LA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Central, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Central, LA

This is one driving day of about 199.3 miles and 4h 7m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Central, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway for about 64.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 99.6 mi from Central, LA · 2h 3m into the drive

suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette and St. Martin parishes, Louisiana, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Broussard, LA

100 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Port Allen, LA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Broussard, LA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 99.6 miles from Central, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Walker, LA

The final approach into Walker, LA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Walker, LA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

The Cottage Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Alexandria, Louisiana

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 128.1

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+13184484220

Visit website

The Cottage Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 128.1

Alexandria, Louisiana

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+13184484220

Visit website

Brocatos Breakfast & Lunch

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 128.1

Alexandria, Louisiana

Hours: 6–9:30 am

+13184437520

Visit website

Court Street Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 14.2

Port Allen, Louisiana

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+12253304669

Visit website

The Creek Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 113.9

Woodworth, Louisiana

Hours: 10:30 am–3 pm

+13184490674

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 128.1

Alexandria, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 128.1

Alexandria, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 128.1

Alexandria, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13184499000

Visit website

Green Park Park & Charge

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 14.2

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

ChargePoint Charging Station

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 128.1

Alexandria, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 128.1

Alexandria, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 128.1

Pineville, Louisiana

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 14.2

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Alexandria Museum of Art

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 128.1

Alexandria, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+13184433458

Visit website

Central Sports Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12252729200

Visit website

West Baton Rouge Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 14.2

Port Allen, Louisiana

Hours: 10 am–4:30 pm

+12253362422

Visit website

Capitol Park Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 14.2

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+12253425428

Visit website

Sing the River Sculpture

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 14.2

Baton Rouge, LA

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Cane River Creole National Historical Park

Cane River Creole National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The Cane River region is home to a unique culture; the Creoles. Generations of the same families of workers, enslaved and tenant, and owners lived on these lands for over 200 years. The park tells the...

26 mi from route ~64 min detour Free near mile 158
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$30.10 one way

$60.20 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 70 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $33.04 $66.08
premium $4.56 $35.77 $71.54
diesel $5.61 $44.00 $88.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 69.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 59.8 0 $20.93 $9.57
Efficient EV 49.8 0 $17.44 $7.97
EV Truck/SUV 79.7 0 $27.90 $12.76

Gas CO2

70 kg

EV CO2

23 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Central, LA

Night in Central on Thursday

Local time

10:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Walker, LA

Night in Walker on Thursday

Local time

10:33 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

81°F

Broussard, LA

100 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

18 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 7m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Central, LA to Walker, LA covers 199.3 miles and takes about 4h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Charles I. "Doc" Hudson Highway, US 190, US 167. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 99.6 miles from Central, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.10 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 199.3 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 7 miles (LA 67 / Plank Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 63.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 128.8 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Central, LA to Walker, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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