How far is Baton Rouge, LA from Ruston, LA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Baton Rouge and Ruston is 167.19 miles (269.07 km).

Flight distance from Baton Rouge, LA to Ruston, LA is 167.19 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 26 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 23 minutes to travel from Baton Rouge to Ruston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Ruston, Louisiana is: 215.81 miles (347.32 km) by car.

Driving from Baton Rouge to Ruston will take approximately 03 hours 27 minutes.

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#1 Baton Rouge

The capital of Louisiana. It is located on the Mississippi River in southern Louisiana. Baton Rouge is known for its many historical sites, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Louisiana State Capitol and the USS Kidd Veterans Memorial & Museum.

Population 219052
GPS Coordinates 30°26'36"N 91°11'15"W
Latitude 30.4433200
Longitude -91.1874700
Altitude 14
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Baton Rouge and Ruston

The distance between Baton Rouge and Ruston is 347 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 51 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 Baton Rouge and Ruston. The current time is 13:01:11.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 07 hours 11 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 05 hours 23 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 18 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 35 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 04 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 52 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 41 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 28.83 liters (7.62 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Baton Rouge and Ruston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Baton Rouge to Ruston is $23.4 (diesel $30.95).

Louisiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.07 $3.48 $3.84 $4.06
Total $23.4 $26.52 $29.27 $30.95

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 26, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Baton Rouge and Ruston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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