How far is Central, LA from Ruston, LA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Central and Ruston is 165.51 miles (266.36 km).

Flight distance from Central, LA to Ruston, LA is 165.51 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 26 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 24 minutes to travel from Central to Ruston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Central, Louisiana to Ruston, Louisiana is: 223.1 miles (359.04 km) by car.

Driving from Central to Ruston will take approximately 03 hours 39 minutes.

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#1 Central

Suburb city of Baton Rouge, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States

Population 29450
GPS Coordinates 30°33'16"N 91°2'12"W
Latitude 30.5543500
Longitude -91.0367700
Altitude 20
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 Central and Ruston

The distance between Central and Ruston is 359 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 59 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 Central and Ruston. The current time is 08:21:53.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 07 hours 26 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 05 hours 34 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 27 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 43 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 11 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 58 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 46 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 29.8 liters (7.87 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Central and Ruston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Central to Ruston is $24.19 (diesel $31.99).

Louisiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.07 $3.48 $3.84 $4.06
Total $24.19 $27.41 $30.25 $31.99

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 18, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Central 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

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Driving distance from Bossier City, LA to Central 253.76 miles (408 km)

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Driving distance from Hammond, LA to Central 43.55 miles (70 km)

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Driving distance from Houma, LA to Central 94.45 miles (152 km)

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Driving distance from Kenner, LA to Central 79.73 miles (128 km)

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Driving distance from Lafayette, LA to Central 70.11 miles (113 km)

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Driving distance from Lake Charles, LA to Central 140.59 miles (226 km)

Driving distance from Laplace, LA to Central 64.72 miles (104 km)

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Driving distance from Marrero, LA to Central 92.9 miles (150 km)

Driving distance from Maryland, LA to Central 10.14 miles (16 km)

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Driving distance from Metairie, LA to Central 84.92 miles (137 km)

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