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Trip from Walker, LA to Monroe, LA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 2m
Distance
202.9 mi
327 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 49m
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6 AM
4h 2m
8 AM
4h 28m
10 AM
4h 11m
12 PM
4h 8m
3 PM
4h 12m
5 PM
4h 27m
8 PM
3h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Walker, LA
Miguel Cuenca
Monroe, LA
Perry Z
Trip Overview
Walker to Monroe is 202.9 miles and takes about 4 hours 2 minutes via Samuels Road and I 20, with a fuel budget near $30 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Louisiana, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. It's a relatively short drive, mostly on surface roads, making it a manageable one-day excursion. The main stretch of highway is a significant portion of the drive, so be prepared for that before transitioning to local routes.
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
101.5 miles from Walker, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Samuels Road | 75.7 mi | 1h 28m |
| E. E. Wallace Boulevard North | 63.2 mi | 1h 12m |
| I 20 | 20.3 mi | 22m |
| West Florida Republic Parkway | 12.5 mi | 13m |
| Natchez-Vidalia Bridge | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| Airline Highway | 7.6 mi | 11m |
| Scenic Highway | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| John R Junkin Drive | 2.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Samuels Road
— 75.7 mi, about 1h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walker, LA and Monroe, LA.
1
Start on LA 447
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Walker South Road
2
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 12 West: Baton Rouge
3
Merge onto I 12
12 mi
·
13 min
·
West Florida Republic Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 2B
Toward US 61 North: Airline Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto US 61
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Airline Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 110: Natchez, Baton Rouge
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 110 North: Natchez
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward 110 North: Natchez
Use the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto I 110
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 8C
Toward US 61 North: Natchez
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on US 61
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Scenic Highway
12
Continue on US 61
76 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
·
Samuels Road
13
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
14
Continue on US 84; US 425
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
John R Junkin Drive
15
Continue on US 84; US 425
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Natchez-Vidalia Bridge
16
Continue on US 425; LA 15
63 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
E. E. Wallace Boulevard North
17
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
18
Merge onto I 20
20 mi
·
22 min
·
I 20
19
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward US 165 BUS, LA 15: Civic Center
20
Keep slight right at fork
303 ft
·
7 sec
21
Turn straight onto US 165 Business; LA 15
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway
22
Continue on US 165 Business; LA 15
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
North 6th Street
23
Turn left onto US 80; US 165 Business; LA 15
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Louisville Avenue
24
Turn left
45 ft
·
5 sec
25
Turn right
38 ft
·
2 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour drive time, leaving in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight. The route is only 202.9 miles, so there's flexibility if you want to stop for a break or a meal. With a fuel cost estimated at $30, it's a budget-friendly trip. Pay attention to the 75.7-mile stretch on Samuels Road, as this is the longest segment before hitting highway again, so ensure you have enough fuel before you begin that part of the drive.
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 101.5 miles from Walker, LA, or about 2h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75.7 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 45 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.5 miles or 2h 4m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Monroe, 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.
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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 Walker, LA
This is one driving day of about 202.9 miles and 4h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Walker, 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 Samuels Road for about 75.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
101 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 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 101.5 miles from Walker, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Samuels Road if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75.7 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Service Plaza
0 mi from route
Fred's State Line - Casino and Truck Stop
0.1 mi from route
Made To Go Truck Stop
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 25.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway
Merge onto I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
13.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward US 61 North: Airline Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 2B
Toward US 61 North: Airline Highway
7
22.1 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 110 North: Natchez
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 110 North: Natchez
7
22.5 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight left at fork toward 110 North: Natchez
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward 110 North: Natchez
8
25.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 61 North: Natchez
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 8C
Toward US 61 North: Natchez
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.56 one way
$55.12 round trip
$3.45/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $30.75 | $61.51 |
| premium | $4.15 | $33.15 | $66.30 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $29.96 | $59.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.9 | 0 | $21.30 | $9.74 |
| Efficient EV | 50.7 | 0 | $17.75 | $8.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 81.2 | 1 | $28.41 | $12.99 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 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.
Origin
Walker, LA
Morning in Walker on Saturday
Local time
8:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
89°F
Mostly Sunny
N 0 to 20 mph
6% chance
Live forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued October 16 at 6:41AM CDT until October 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued October 16 at 6:41AM CDT until October 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Destination
Monroe, LA
Morning in Monroe on Saturday
Local time
8:55 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Partly Sunny
N 5 to 15 mph
10% chance
Live forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued October 16 at 6:41AM CDT until October 16 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued October 16 at 6:41AM CDT until October 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
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
14 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
4h 2m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Poverty Point National Monument
National Monument
Now a nearly forgotten culture, Poverty Point at its peak 3,000 years ago was part of an enormous trading network that stretched for hundreds of miles across the continent. It was - and is - also an e...
25 mi from route
~62 min detour
Free
near mile 181.9
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
About 17% of this route is on highways, meaning you'll spend the majority of your time on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on a surface road covers 75.7 miles on Samuels Road. You'll notice the transition from higher-speed highway driving to navigating local streets and intersections. The profile is mostly surface roads, so expect a more stop-and-go rhythm for much of the trip.
Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 75.7 mi on Samuels Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 202.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
369 ft
45 ft
Total Climb
356 ft
Total Descent
324 ft
Highest Point
369 ft
~72.5 mi in
Elevation Range
324 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Walker, LA and Monroe, LA, road signs point toward Baton Rouge and 110 North: Natchez.
Baton Rouge
21.9 mi in
|
~28m
110 North: Natchez
22.5 mi in
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~30m
About the Cities
Starting in Walker, LA
Full guide →Arriving in Monroe, LA
Full guide →Founded 1785
Monroe is the third-largest city in Northern Louisiana, largest city in Northeast Louisiana, and the parish seat of Ouachita Parish. It is also home to the University of Louisiana at Monroe and their sports team, the ULM Warhawks. Founded as Fort Miro, it took on the name of Monroe after the paddle-wheeler James Monroe that came to town in the early 19th century, and, by extrapolation, the former president James Monroe. An interesting bit of trivia is that Monroe was once the headquarters of Delta Airlines, which got its start as the crop dusting operation Delta Dusters in nearby Tallulah. Slathered down with highly religious views and the effects of years of racial inequality, Monroe can have a rather gritty appearance imbued with a fragrant aroma from its paper mill, but, well, take heart, Wikivoyage traveler.
Top landmarks
- • Neville High School — high school in Louisiana, United States
- • Bright-Lamkin-Easterling House — historic house in Monroe, Louisiana, United States
- • Bynum House — historic house in Monroe, Louisiana, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 2m. Total distance: 202.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 75.7 miles on Samuels Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 6 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Monroe, LA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 6 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (I 12 / West Florida Republic Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Poverty Point National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Monroe, LA, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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