Origin
Shreveport, LA
Afternoon in Shreveport on Thursday
Local time
4:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shreveport, LA to Walker, LA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 5m
Distance
99.8 mi
161 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 56m
★
6 AM
2h 5m
8 AM
2h 23m
10 AM
2h 12m
12 PM
2h 10m
3 PM
2h 13m
5 PM
2h 22m
8 PM
2h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shreveport, LA
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Walker, LA
Miguel Cuenca
Trip Overview
This 99.8-mile drive from Shreveport, LA to Walker, LA is a straightforward, single-day adventure. Expect to spend about 2 hours and 5 minutes on the road, with a fuel cost estimated at $15. The route is primarily local, making it an ideal day trip without the need for an overnight stop. It traverses through the Southeast region of Louisiana, offering a consistent feel throughout. With no planned stops, you can enjoy a continuous journey, making it a practical choice for a quick getaway.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49.9 miles from Shreveport, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 5m. Total distance: 99.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (6%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This trip presents a turn-heavy local drive experience, with only a 6% highway share. You'll be navigating roads like the Purple Heart Recipients Highway and Walker Road, which means a more engaged driving style is needed. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 63.6 miles on the Purple Heart Recipients Highway, offering a significant period of consistent travel before you encounter more local turns. The profile suggests a route that keeps you connected to the local landscape rather than a high-speed interstate cruise.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Purple Heart Recipients Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 63.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in near US 71; LA 1 / Market Street.
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 99.8 miles you will encounter 12 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 2.1 miles (US 71; LA 1 / Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (US 71; LA 1 / Market Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 66.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.1 mi into trip
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~5m in
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US 71; LA 1 / Market Street
Turn left onto US 71; LA 1 / Market Street
Navigation decision point
5
2.2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
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US 71; LA 1 / Market Street
Keep slight right at fork onto US 71; LA 1 / Market Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
66.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
69.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
US 80; LA 818 / West California Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto US 80; LA 818 / West California Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
69.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
LA 818 / Wesley Chaple Road
Turn right onto LA 818 / Wesley Chaple Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Purple Heart Recipients Highway | 63.6 mi | 1h 9m |
| Quitman Highway | 11.9 mi | 13m |
| Walker Road | 8.6 mi | 15m |
| Wesley Chaple Road | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| LA 818 | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Main Street | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| River Parkway | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
— 63.6 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shreveport, LA and Walker, LA.
1
Start on River Parkway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
River Parkway
2
Continue on River Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
River Parkway
3
Turn straight onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
4
Turn right onto Milam Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Milam Street
5
Turn left onto US 71; LA 1
381 ft
·
15 sec
·
Market Street
6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 71; LA 1
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Market Street
7
Take the ramp onto US 71
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 71
8
Merge onto I 20; US 71
64 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
Purple Heart Recipients Highway
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
10
Keep slight right at fork
159 ft
·
3 sec
11
Turn straight onto PR 106
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Tarbutton Road
12
Continue on LA 818
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
LA 818
13
At end of road, turn left onto US 80; LA 818
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
West California Avenue
14
Turn right onto LA 818
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Wesley Chaple Road
15
Turn left onto LA 818
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
LA 818
16
Turn right onto US 167
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Quitman Highway
17
Continue on US 167; LA 147
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Main Street
18
Turn left onto LA 147
8.6 mi
·
15 min
·
Walker Road
19
Turn left onto Parish Road 220
421 ft
·
18 sec
·
Parish Road 220
20
Arrive at destination
Parish Road 220
Trip Plan
Given this route's 2-hour duration and local road focus, an early morning departure is recommended to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic. Since there are no specific stops suggested, flexibility is key; you can pause whenever needed. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the 63.6-mile stretch on the Purple Heart Recipients Highway, as services might be more spaced out. The estimated fuel cost of $15 is quite manageable, so budgeting should be simple for this 99.8-mile journey.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 49.9 miles from Shreveport, LA, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.6 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 22 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.9 miles or 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 37m
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 Shreveport, 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 Shreveport, LA
This is one driving day of about 99.8 miles and 2h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Shreveport, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Purple Heart Recipients Highway for about 63.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.9 mi from Shreveport, LA · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 49.9 miles from Shreveport, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Purple Heart Recipients Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 63.6 miles.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.07 one way
$30.14 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $16.55 | $33.09 |
| premium | $4.56 | $17.91 | $35.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.03 | $44.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.9 | 0 | $10.48 | $4.79 |
| Efficient EV | 25 | 0 | $8.73 | $3.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.9 | 0 | $13.97 | $6.39 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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
4:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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
2h 5m 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 Shreveport, LA to Walker, LA covers 99.8 miles and takes about 2h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Purple Heart Recipients Highway, Quitman Highway, Walker Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.9 miles from Shreveport, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.07 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 99.8 miles you will encounter 12 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 2.1 miles (US 71; LA 1 / Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (US 71; LA 1 / Market Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 66.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Shreveport, LA to Walker, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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