How far is Bossier City, LA from Ball, LA?
The driving distance from Bossier City, LA to Ball, LA is about 130.6 miles (210.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bossier City and Ball.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bossier City and Ball.
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Start on Monroe Street
24 m · 5 sec · Monroe Street
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Turn right onto Barksdale Boulevard
897 ft · 33 sec · Barksdale Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left
1272 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 South: Alexandria
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
119.2 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 71, US 165: MacArthur Drive
1018 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 71 North, US 165 North
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Macarthur Drive
886 ft · 19 sec · Macarthur Drive
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Continue on Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge
3026 ft · 43 sec · Curtis-Coleman Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Monroe Highway
7 mi · 10 min · Monroe Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bossier City and Ball.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
119 mi · 02h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Bossier City and Sunny near Ball.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bossier City to Ball?
The road trip is about 130.6 miles (210.1 km) and usually takes 02h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Forest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.3 miles from Bossier City and 65.2 miles from Ball.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.42 one way or $34.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bossier City and Sunny near Ball.
Stop Ideas Near Forest
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forest.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bossier City and Ball. Straight-line distance: 108.5 mi (174.61 km).
#1 Bossier City
The most populous city in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
| Population | 68,159 |
| Coordinates | 32.5159900, -93.7321200 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ball
Suburb town of Alexandria, located in Rapides Parish just north of Pineville, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 3,906 |
| Coordinates | 31.4154600, -92.4118000 |
| Altitude | 49 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ball (-92.4118, 31.41546)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 210 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $17.42 | $34.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $19.59 | $39.18 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $21.28 | $42.55 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $24.91 | $49.82 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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