How far is Dry Prong, LA from Boley, LA?

The driving distance from Dry Prong, LA to Boley, LA is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.39 mi
00h 41m
Flight
22.7 mi
36.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.7 mi
Kilometers
36.53 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.39 mi
Kilometers
45.69 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boley
Tue, May 5, 9:31 AM CDT
Return by in Dry Prong
Tue, May 5, 10:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dry Prong
2026-05-05T08:49
Arrive Boley
Tue, May 5, 9:31 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dry Prong
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Colfax
LA

Parish seat in Louisiana, United States.

From Dry Prong
14.2 mi
00h 20m
To Boley
14.2 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dry Prong and Boley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dry Prong and Boley.

  1. 1

    Start on Grove Street

    53 m · 12 sec · Grove Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Route 123

    5.6 mi · 10 min · State Route 123

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 8

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Highway 8

  4. 4

    Turn right

    19.1 mi · 26 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Campground Road

    2 m · 1 sec · Campground Road

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Campground Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dry Prong and Boley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
6 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 123
5.55 mi · 20%
Highway 8
3.75 mi · 13%
Grove Street
0.03 mi
Campground Road
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

19.1 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
22.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colfax
00h 20m from Dry Prong
Leave By
7:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Dry Prong and Mostly Cloudy near Boley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dry Prong to Boley?

The road trip is about 28.4 miles (45.7 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Colfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Dry Prong and 14.2 miles from Boley.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.79 one way or $7.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Dry Prong and Mostly Cloudy near Boley.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dry Prong and Boley. Straight-line distance: 22.7 mi (36.53 km).

Dry Prong

#1 Dry Prong

Village in Louisiana

Population430
Coordinates31.5812900, -92.5329200
Altitude69
CountryUnited States
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#2 Boley

Boley is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.6857200, -92.8987700
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Start: Dry Prong (-92.53292, 31.58129)
End: Boley (-92.89877, 31.68572)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.79 L · about $3.79
Round trip
$7.57
2 gal · 7.58 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.79 $7.57
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.26 $8.52
Premium $4.63 $4.63 $9.25
Diesel $5.42 $5.42 $10.83

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Louisiana · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Dry Prong and Boley. The current time is 08:49:15.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.