How far is Alexandria, LA from Ruston, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Alexandria and Ruston is 84.5 miles (135.98 km).
Flight distance from Alexandria, LA to Ruston, LA is 84.5 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 11 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 10 minutes to travel from Alexandria to Ruston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Alexandria, Louisiana to Ruston, Louisiana is: 94.2 miles (151.6 km) by car.
Driving from Alexandria to Ruston will take approximately 01 hours 39 minutes.
#1 Alexandria
The capital of Louisiana. It is located on the Mississippi River in the northeastern part of the state. Alexandria is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Alexandria Museum of Art and the Alexandria Zoo.
| Population | 45573 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 31°18'41"N 92°26'43"W |
| Latitude | 31.3112900 |
| Longitude | -92.4451400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ruston
Small city and parish seat of Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 21891 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 32°31'24"N 92°38'17"W |
| Latitude | 32.5232100 |
| Longitude | -92.6379300 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Ruston: East California Avenue (-92.637902,32.52365)
Estimated Travel Time Between Alexandria and Ruston
The distance between Alexandria and Ruston is 152 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 41 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Alexandria and Ruston. The current time is 14:32:39.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03 hours 08 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02 hours 21 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01 hours 53 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01 hours 34 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01 hours 20 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 01 hours 15 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 10 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 12.58 liters (3.32 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Alexandria and Ruston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Alexandria to Ruston is $10.21 (diesel $13.51).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $10.21 | $11.57 | $12.77 | $13.51 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Louisiana ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.073 (Diesel $4.064) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Alexandria and Ruston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Laplace, LA to Alexandria 177.4 miles (285 km)
Driving distance from Maryland, LA to Alexandria 125.24 miles (202 km)
