How far is it from Bamako to Bla?

The distance between Bamako and Bla is 168 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Bamako to Bla?

The drive from Bamako to Bla takes approximately 6 h 45 min by car.

The fastest route from Bamako to Bla covers 168 mi with a driving time of approximately 6 h 45 min.

Bla lies roughly to the east of Bamako.

The drive from Bamako to Bla mainly follows RN6, RR20. The longest single stretch is 90 mi on RN6.

Distance: 168 miDuration: 6 h 45 min

Driving from Bamako to Bla takes about 6 h 45 min via RN6. The distance is 168 mi. The straight-line distance is 152 mi. Driving directions

Driving directions30 · 168 mi

1 Depart 4 yd
2 Turn left onto Avenue de l'O.U.A. 2 mi
3 Turn sharp left 1 mi
4 Enter roundabout right 13 yd
5 Exit roundabout right 1 mi
6 Enter roundabout right 24 yd
7 Exit roundabout right 1 mi
8 Turn right 61 yd
9 Enter roundabout right onto Route de Ségou 92 yd
10 Exit roundabout right onto Route de Ségou 2 mi
11 Keep slightly right onto Route de Ségou 1 mi
12 Turn straight onto Route de Ségou 6 mi
13 Continue straight onto Bamako - Fana - Segou - Bla - San - Tominian - Sofara - Sévaré - Mopti 6 mi

14 Continue straight onto Route de Ségou 1 mi
15 Continue straight onto Bamako - Fana - Segou - Bla - San - Tominian - Sofara - Sévaré - Mopti 14 mi
16 Continue straight onto Bamako - Fana - Segou - Bla - San - Tominian - Sofara - Sévaré - Mopti 64 mi
17 Turn slightly right 14 mi
18 Turn left 3 mi
19 Turn slightly right 1 mi
20 Turn slightly right 9 mi
21 Continue straight 2 mi
22 Turn slightly right 2 mi
23 Continue straight 1 mi
24 Continue slightly left 23 mi
25 Turn slightly left 24 mi
26 Turn left 66 yd
27 Turn right 119 yd
28 Turn sharp left 59 yd
29 Turn straight 52 yd
30 Arrive right

The return trip from Bla to Bamako covers roughly the same distance, 168 mi.

No notable attractions were found along this route.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 5 October 2026.

How far is it from Bamako to Bla?: The distance between Bamako and Bla is 168 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Bamako to Bla?: The drive from Bamako to Bla takes approximately 6 h 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Bamako to Bla?: The fastest route from Bamako to Bla covers 168 mi with a driving time of approximately 6 h 45 min.
Which direction is Bla from Bamako?: Bla lies roughly to the east of Bamako.
Which roads does the route from Bamako to Bla follow?: The drive from Bamako to Bla mainly follows RN6, RR20. The longest single stretch is 90 mi on RN6.