How far is Ruston, LA from Baton Rouge, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Ruston and Baton Rouge is 167.19 miles (269.07 km).
Flight distance from Ruston, LA to Baton Rouge, LA is 167.19 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 26 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 23 minutes to travel from Ruston to Baton Rouge with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Ruston, Louisiana to Baton Rouge, Louisiana is: 216.91 miles (349.08 km) by car.
Driving from Ruston to Baton Rouge will take approximately 03 hours 30 minutes.
#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 |
#2 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 |
Ending point in Baton Rouge: Saint Louis Street (-91.18751,30.443332)
Estimated Travel Time Between Ruston and Baton Rouge
The distance between Ruston and Baton Rouge is 349 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 52 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 Baton Rouge. The current time is 15:12:54.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 13 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 25 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 20 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 36 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 05 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 53 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 42 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 28.97 liters (7.65 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Ruston and Baton Rouge.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Ruston to Baton Rouge is $23.52 (diesel $31.11).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $23.52 | $26.65 | $29.41 | $31.11 |
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 November 23, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Ruston and Baton Rouge (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 Ruston 270.71 miles (436 km)
Driving distance from Maryland, LA to Ruston 218.56 miles (352 km)
