How far is New Orleans, LA from Ruston, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between New Orleans and Ruston is 233.26 miles (375.39 km).
Flight distance from New Orleans, LA to Ruston, LA is 233.26 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 35 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 32 minutes to travel from New Orleans to Ruston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from New Orleans, Louisiana to Ruston, Louisiana is: 296 miles (476.37 km) by car.
Driving from New Orleans to Ruston will take approximately 04 hours 41 minutes.
#1 New Orleans
The most populous city in Louisiana and the center of the New Orleans metropolitan area. It is located on the Mississippi River in southeastern Louisiana. New Orleans is known for its French and Spanish colonial influence, its jazz music, and its many attractions, such as the French Quarter and the Mardi Gras celebration.
| Population | 389476 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 29°57'17"N 90°4'30"W |
| Latitude | 29.9546500 |
| Longitude | -90.0750700 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| 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 New Orleans and Ruston
The distance between New Orleans and Ruston is 476 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 17 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 New Orleans and Ruston. The current time is 05:24:14.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 51 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 24 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 55 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 56 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 13 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 56 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 41 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 39.54 liters (10.44 gallon) of gas to cover the route between New Orleans and Ruston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from New Orleans to Ruston is $32.1 (diesel $42.45).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $32.1 | $36.37 | $40.14 | $42.45 |
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 New Orleans 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 New Orleans 28.97 miles (47 km)
Driving distance from Maryland, LA to New Orleans 88.77 miles (143 km)
