Ball, LA Road Trips
Ball, LA serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 4 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 9-mile quick runs to 211-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Ball, LA head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
211.3 mi
New Orleans, LA
Quickest Drive
15m
Alexandria, LA
Plan Around Ball, LA
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Ball, LA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Ball, LA
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Ball, LA
Driving from Ball, LA
Expect an average of 129 miles and about 2h 29m behind the wheel when leaving Ball, LA. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 211 miles (4h 7m), while the shortest is just 9 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Ball, LA most often head toward New Orleans, LA (211.3 mi, 4h 7m), Houma, LA (198.4 mi, 3h 49m), Lafayette, LA (96.6 mi, 1h 46m), and Alexandria, LA (9.3 mi, 15m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 129-mile drive from Ball, LA, expect to burn about 5.1 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Ball, LA and 1 routes heading into Ball, LA, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 9 to 211 miles.
The longest mapped route from Ball, LA covers 211 miles and takes approximately 4h 7m. Shorter options start at just 9 miles.
The average route from Ball, LA runs about 129 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 29m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Ball, LA include New Orleans, LA, Houma, LA, Lafayette, LA and Alexandria, LA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Ball, LA by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
3,900
Median Income
$72,713
Median Home Value
$176,400
Median Age
29.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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