Origin
Walker, LA
Afternoon in Walker on Sunday
Local time
3:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Walker, LA to Bossier City, LA
Drive Time
1h 40m
Distance
98.6 mi
159 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 33m
★
6 AM
1h 41m
8 AM
1h 56m
10 AM
1h 46m
12 PM
1h 45m
3 PM
1h 47m
5 PM
1h 55m
8 PM
1h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Walker, LA
Rollz International
Bossier City, LA
Stephen Leonardi
Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Walker to Bossier City, expect a straightforward journey covering 98.6 miles. You can comfortably complete this trip in about 1 hour and 40 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. Your travel budget should account for approximately $13 in fuel costs for the one-way leg. Navigating this route involves primarily local roads, specifically Walker Road, Old Winnfield Road, and Quitman Highway. Since both locations are situated in the Southeast region of Louisiana, you will remain within a familiar geographic area throughout the drive. This is a practical, no-nonsense route that gets you from point A to point B efficiently without the need for complex travel logistics.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
49.3 miles from Walker, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Drive Character
This 98.6-mile trek is a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate cruise, this path relies entirely on local roads, meaning you will encounter zero percent highway driving. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches—with the longest segment on Walker Road being negligible—you should prepare for a route that requires frequent adjustments and navigation. The personality of this drive is distinctly local, favoring smaller roads over high-speed thoroughfares. Expect a more hands-on driving experience as you transition through the various turns along Old Winnfield Road and Quitman Highway.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Walker Road 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Walker, LA to Bossier City, LA is easy. At 1h 40m 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 Walker, LA to Bossier City, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Walker Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Winnfield Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Quitman Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West California Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Barnett Springs Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tarbutton Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Traffic Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Delhi Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Walker Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walker, LA and Bossier City, LA.
1
Start on Parish Road 220
420 ft
·
19 sec
·
Parish Road 220
2
Turn right onto Walker Road
8.6 mi
·
15 min
·
Walker Road
3
Turn right onto Old Winnfield Road
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Old Winnfield Road
4
Continue on Quitman Highway
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Quitman Highway
5
Turn left
2.1 mi
·
2 min
6
Continue straight
4.4 mi
·
6 min
7
At the end of the road, turn left onto West California Avenue
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
West California Avenue
8
Turn right onto South Barnett Springs Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Barnett Springs Street
9
Continue on Tarbutton Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Tarbutton Road
10
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
11
Merge slight left
63 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward Traffic Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Traffic Street
13
Turn right onto Traffic Street
112 ft
·
5 sec
·
Traffic Street
14
Turn right onto Delhi Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Delhi Street
15
Turn left onto Monroe Street
394 ft
·
13 sec
·
Monroe Street
16
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. However, because the route consists entirely of local roads, it is wise to account for potential traffic or local road conditions that could impact your 1 hour and 40 minute travel estimate. Plan to fuel up before you head out, as your $13 fuel budget is best managed by starting with a full tank. Keep a close eye on your navigation, especially when transitioning between Walker Road and Quitman Highway, as the turn-heavy nature of the route can be easy to misjudge. Utilizing a reliable GPS is highly recommended to help you manage the constant turns smoothly throughout the 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 49.3 miles from Walker, LA, or about 50m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.3 miles or 50m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bossier City, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Walker, 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.
+
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 Walker, LA
This is one driving day of about 98.6 miles and 1h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Walker, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 49.3 mi from Walker, LA · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 49.3 miles from Walker, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bossier City, LA
The final approach into Bossier City, 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 Bossier City, 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
$30.15 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $16.53 | $33.07 |
| premium | $4.61 | $17.90 | $35.79 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $21.91 | $43.81 |
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: 34.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.6 | 0 | $10.35 | $4.73 |
| Efficient EV | 24.7 | 0 | $8.63 | $3.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.4 | 0 | $13.80 | $6.31 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (65% 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
Bossier City, LA
Afternoon in Bossier City on Sunday
Local time
3:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
63°F
Garland, TX
49 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
1 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 40m 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 Walker, LA to Bossier City, LA covers 98.6 miles and takes about 1h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Walker Road, Old Winnfield Road, Quitman Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.3 miles from Walker, 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.
The drive from Walker, LA to Bossier City, LA is easy. At 1h 40m 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 Walker, LA to Bossier City, LA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Walker, LA to Bossier City, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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