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.
Midpoint
48.6 miles from Walker, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 6m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 20
63.1 mi
1h 8m
Quitman Highway
11.9 mi
13m
Walker Road
8.6 mi
15m
LA 818
6.6 mi
9m
Old Winnfield Road
3.4 mi
5m
South Barnett Springs Street
2.1 mi
3m
Tarbutton Road
0.5 mi
1m
Delhi Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 63.1 mi, about 1h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walker, LA and Bossier City, LA.
1
Start on Parish Road 220
421 ft·18 sec·Parish Road 220
2
Turn right onto LA 147
8.6 mi·15 min·Walker Road
3
Turn right onto US 167; LA 147
3.4 mi·5 min·Old Winnfield Road
4
Continue on US 167
12 mi·13 min·Quitman Highway
5
Turn left onto LA 818
2.1 mi·2 min·LA 818
6
Continue on LA 818
4.4 mi·6 min·LA 818
7
At end of road, turn left onto US 80; LA 818
0.1 mi·13 sec·West California Avenue
8
Turn right onto LA 818
2.1 mi·3 min·South Barnett Springs Street
9
Continue on PR 106
0.5 mi·1 min·Tarbutton Road
10
Turn left
0.4 mi·48 sec
11
Merge onto I 20
63 mi·1 hr 8 min·I 20
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Toward Traffic Street
13
Turn right onto Traffic Street
110 ft·4 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 destination
Monroe Street
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 48.6 miles from Walker, LA, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 63.1 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 21 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.6 miles or 1h 6m 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 39m
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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Walker, LA
This is one driving day of about 97.2 miles and 1h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Walker, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 20 for about 63.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 30.6 and 97.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
30.6 mi into trip|~44m 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
33.3 mi into trip|~49m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
96.7 mi into trip|~1h 58m in
Take the exit toward Traffic Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Traffic Street
4
96.9 mi into trip|~1h 58m in|Traffic Street
Turn right onto Traffic Street
Navigation decision point
5
97.1 mi into trip|~1h 59m in|Monroe Street
Turn left onto Monroe Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.68 one way
$29.36 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg34 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$16.11
$32.23
premium
$4.56
$17.45
$34.89
diesel
$5.61
$21.46
$42.92
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 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
29.2
0
$10.21
$4.67
Efficient EV
24.3
0
$8.50
$3.89
EV Truck/SUV
38.9
0
$13.61
$6.22
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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 13, 2026
Origin
Walker, LA
Morning
in Walker on Sunday
Local time
9:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bossier City, LA
Morning
in Bossier City on Sunday
Local time
9:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 10 mph37% chanceLive 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
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 59m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
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.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 63.1 mi on I 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and Quitman Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 30.6 miles in near US 80; LA 818 / West California Avenue.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 59m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 30.6 miles (US 80; LA 818 / West California Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 33.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 96.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Bossier City is the second-largest city in Northern Louisiana and the largest city in Bossier Parish. Home to Barksdale Air Force Base, which hosts several Air Force commands, as well as the backup landing site of Air Force One, Bossier City's recent history revolves largely around the U.S. military. In addition, most of the casinos in the Ark-La-Tex (the three-states region where Louisiana, Arkansas, and Texas intersect) are within the corporate limits of Bossier City.
The longest stretch is about 63.1 miles on I 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 30.6 miles (US 80; LA 818 / West California Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 33.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 96.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bossier City, LA before heading back.
