How far is Ruston, LA from Alexandria, LA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Ruston and Alexandria is 84.5 miles (135.98 km).

Flight distance from Ruston, LA to Alexandria, LA is 84.5 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 11 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 10 minutes to travel from Ruston to Alexandria with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Ruston, Louisiana to Alexandria, Louisiana is: 94.14 miles (151.51 km) by car.

Driving from Ruston to Alexandria will take approximately 01 hours 38 minutes.

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#1 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
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#2 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

Estimated Travel Time Between Ruston and Alexandria

The distance between Ruston and Alexandria 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 Ruston and Alexandria. The current time is 04:56:02.

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 52 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 12.57 liters (3.32 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Ruston and Alexandria.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Ruston to Alexandria is $10.21 (diesel $13.5).

Louisiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.07 $3.48 $3.84 $4.06
Total $10.21 $11.57 $12.77 $13.5

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 22, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Ruston and Alexandria (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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