Origin
Pollock, LA
Late night in Pollock on Friday
Local time
5:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pollock, LA to Boley, LA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
35.8 mi
58 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pollock, LA
Paul Blenkhorn @SensoryArtHouse
Trip Overview
The drive from Pollock, LA to Boley, LA covers 35.8 miles and takes about 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 71, Highway 8, Howard Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.1 miles on US 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 35.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 51m highway drive covering 35.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 71 and Highway 8. The longest continuous stretch is about 19.1 miles on US 71.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 19.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 71 and Highway 8. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 165 / Ridge Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Pollock, LA to Boley, LA is easy. At 51m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 165 / Ridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (LA 8 / Howard Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.7 miles (US 71; LA 8): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 165 / Ridge Street
Turn left onto US 165 / Ridge Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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LA 8 / Howard Street
Turn right onto LA 8 / Howard Street
Navigation decision point
3
16.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 71; LA 8
Turn right onto US 71; LA 8
Navigation decision point
3
35.8 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
Campground Road
Turn right onto Campground Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 71 | 19.1 mi | 26m |
| Highway 8 | 15.5 mi | 23m |
| Howard Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Thornbery Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Thornberg Highway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Ridge Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Patterson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Campground Road | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
US 71
— 19.1 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pollock, LA and Boley, LA.
1
Start on LA 366
162 ft
·
10 sec
·
Patterson Street
2
Turn left onto US 165
450 ft
·
7 sec
·
Ridge Street
3
Turn right onto LA 8
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Howard Street
4
Continue on LA 8
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Thornbery Street
5
Continue on LA 8
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Howard Street
6
Continue on LA 8
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Thornberg Highway
7
Continue on LA 8
16 mi
·
23 min
·
Highway 8
8
Turn right onto US 71; LA 8
19 mi
·
26 min
·
US 71; LA 8
9
Turn right onto Campground Road
5 ft
·
0 sec
·
Campground Road
10
Arrive at destination
Campground Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.9 mi from Pollock, LA · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.9 miles from Pollock, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Boley, LA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Boley, LA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.41 one way
$10.81 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.94 | $11.87 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.43 | $12.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.90 | $15.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.76 | $1.72 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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.
Destination
Boley, LA
Late night in Boley on Friday
Local time
5:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
51m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Pollock, LA to Boley, LA covers 35.8 miles and takes about 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 71, Highway 8, Howard Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.9 miles from Pollock, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.41 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Pollock, LA to Boley, LA is easy. At 51m with 97% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 165 / Ridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (LA 8 / Howard Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.7 miles (US 71; LA 8): Navigation decision point.
The route from Pollock, LA to Boley, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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