Origin
Monroe, LA
Afternoon in Monroe on Thursday
Local time
2:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monroe, LA to Walker, LA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
45.6 mi
73 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monroe, LA
Perry Z
Walker, LA
Miguel Cuenca
Trip Overview
The drive from Monroe, LA to Walker, LA covers 45.6 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Louisville Avenue, Bridge Street, Stella Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.89 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 45.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 11m drive with frequent turns across 45.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Louisville Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Monroe, LA to Walker, LA is easy. At 1h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Monroe, LA to Walker, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville Avenue | — | — |
| Bridge Street | — | — |
| Stella Street | — | — |
| Cheniere Drew Road | — | — |
| Highway 546 | — | — |
| Cheniere-Drew Road | — | — |
| Highway 34 | — | — |
| 2nd Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Louisville Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe, LA and Walker, LA.
1
Start on the route
39 ft
·
8 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left
46 ft
·
9 sec
3
Turn left onto Louisville Avenue
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Louisville Avenue
4
Continue on Bridge Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Bridge Street
5
Continue on Stella Street
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Stella Street
6
Take the ramp slight right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
7
Merge slight left
6.0 mi
·
6 min
8
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
9
Keep slight left
167 ft
·
7 sec
10
Turn left onto Cheniere Drew Road
413 ft
·
8 sec
·
Cheniere Drew Road
11
Continue on Highway 546
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 546
12
Continue on Cheniere-Drew Road
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Cheniere-Drew Road
13
Continue on Cheniere Drew Road
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
Cheniere Drew Road
14
Turn right onto Highway 34
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 34
15
Continue on 2nd Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
2nd Street
16
Continue on State Route 34
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 34
17
Turn straight onto Thornton Loop
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Thornton Loop
18
Continue on Front Street
15 mi
·
23 min
·
Front Street
19
Turn right
66 ft
·
3 sec
20
Turn right onto Walker Road
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Walker Road
21
Turn right onto Parish Road 220
420 ft
·
19 sec
·
Parish Road 220
22
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.8 mi from Monroe, LA · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.8 miles from Monroe, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.89 one way
$13.77 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $7.56 | $15.12 |
| premium | $4.56 | $8.18 | $16.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.07 | $20.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.79 | $2.19 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.38 | $2.92 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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.
Destination
Walker, LA
Afternoon in Walker on Thursday
Local time
2:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
20 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
1h 11m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Monroe, LA to Walker, LA covers 45.6 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Louisville Avenue, Bridge Street, Stella Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.8 miles from Monroe, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.89 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Monroe, LA to Walker, LA is easy. At 1h 11m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Monroe, LA to Walker, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Monroe, LA to Walker, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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