How far is Pollock, LA from Oak Grove, LA?

The driving distance from Pollock, LA to Oak Grove, LA is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8 miles (12.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.63 mi
00h 13m
Flight
7.98 mi
12.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.98 mi
Kilometers
12.84 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.63 mi
Kilometers
13.89 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oak Grove
Tue, May 5, 7:44 AM CDT
Return by in Pollock
Tue, May 5, 7:57 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pollock
2026-05-05T07:31
Arrive Oak Grove
Tue, May 5, 7:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pollock
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
Dry Prong
LA

Village in Louisiana

From Pollock
4.3 mi
00h 06m
To Oak Grove
4.3 mi
00h 06m

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
84°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pollock and Oak Grove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pollock and Oak Grove.

  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

    7.3 mi · 11 min · Highway 8

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Brunson

    116 m · 17 sec · Brunson

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brunson

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pollock and Oak Grove.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
104.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Highway 8
7.31 mi · 85%
Howard Street
0.69 mi · 8%
Thornbery Street
0.34 mi · 4%
Thornberg Highway
0.11 mi · 1%
Ridge Street
0.09 mi · 1%
Brunson
0.07 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Highway 8

Continue on Highway 8

7.31 mi · 00h 11m

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 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.6 mi
8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dry Prong
00h 06m from Pollock
Leave By
8:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Pollock and Mostly Cloudy near Oak Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pollock to Oak Grove?

The road trip is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

Dry Prong is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Pollock and 4.3 miles from Oak Grove.

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

The direct path is about 8 miles (12.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 8:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.14 one way or $2.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pollock and Oak Grove. Straight-line distance: 7.98 mi (12.84 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 Oak Grove

Oak Grove is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates31.5201800, -92.5423600
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Pollock (-92.40708, 31.52573)
End: Oak Grove (-92.54236, 31.52018)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.3 gal
1.15 L · about $1.14
Round trip
$2.27
0.6 gal · 2.3 L
Estimated CO2
2.7 kg one way
Round trip: 5.3 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.14 $2.27
Mid-grade $4.26 $1.28 $2.56
Premium $4.63 $1.39 $2.78
Diesel $5.42 $1.62 $3.25

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 Oak Grove. The current time is 07:31:03.

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.