How far is Pollock, LA from Boley, LA?

The driving distance from Pollock, LA to Boley, LA is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.8 mi
00h 51m
Flight
30.98 mi
49.85 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.98 mi
Kilometers
49.85 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.8 mi
Kilometers
57.62 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boley
Tue, May 5, 9:39 AM CDT
Return by in Pollock
Tue, May 5, 10:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pollock
2026-05-05T08:48
Arrive Boley
Tue, May 5, 9:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pollock
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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 Pollock
17.9 mi
00h 25m
To Boley
17.9 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 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 Pollock and Boley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pollock and Boley.

  1. 1

    Start on Patterson Street

    49 m · 10 sec · Patterson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ridge Street

    137 m · 8 sec · Ridge Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Howard Street

    2694 ft · 46 sec · Howard Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Thornbery Street

    1795 ft · 30 sec · Thornbery Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Howard Street

    924 ft · 16 sec · Howard Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Thornberg Highway

    556 ft · 9 sec · Thornberg Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Highway 8

    15.5 mi · 23 min · Highway 8

  8. 8

    Turn right

    19.1 mi · 26 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Campground Road

    2 m · 1 sec · Campground Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Campground Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pollock 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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 8
15.5 mi · 43%
Howard Street
0.69 mi · 2%
Thornbery Street
0.34 mi · 1%
Thornberg Highway
0.11 mi
Ridge Street
0.09 mi
Patterson Street
0.03 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 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.

Drive Time
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
30.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colfax
00h 25m from Pollock
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Pollock 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 Pollock to Boley?

The road trip is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Colfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.9 miles from Pollock and 17.9 miles from Boley.

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

The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.77 one way or $9.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pollock and Mostly Cloudy near Boley.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pollock and Boley. Straight-line distance: 30.98 mi (49.85 km).

Pollock

#1 Pollock

Suburb town of Alexandria, located in Grant Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population483
Coordinates31.5257300, -92.4070800
Altitude36
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: Pollock (-92.40708, 31.52573)
End: Boley (-92.89877, 31.68572)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.78 L · about $4.77
Round trip
$9.54
2.52 gal · 9.56 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.77 $9.54
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.37 $10.73
Premium $4.63 $5.83 $11.66
Diesel $5.42 $6.82 $13.65

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 Pollock and Boley. The current time is 08:48:11.

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.