How far is Ruston, LA from Houma, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Ruston and Houma is 231.94 miles (373.28 km).
Flight distance from Ruston, LA to Houma, LA is 231.94 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 34 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 30 minutes to travel from Ruston to Houma with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Ruston, Louisiana to Houma, Louisiana is: 283.5 miles (456.25 km) by car.
Driving from Ruston to Houma will take approximately 04 hours 35 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 Houma
Only incorporated city and parish seat of Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 32467 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 29°35'45"N 90°43'10"W |
| Latitude | 29.5957700 |
| Longitude | -90.7195300 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Houma: School Street (-90.719517,29.595846)
Estimated Travel Time Between Ruston and Houma
The distance between Ruston and Houma is 456 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 04 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 Houma. The current time is 09:11:10.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 26 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 05 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 40 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 43 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 03 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 46 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 32 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 37.87 liters (10 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Ruston and Houma.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Ruston to Houma is $30.74 (diesel $40.66).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $30.74 | $34.83 | $38.44 | $40.66 |
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 21, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Ruston and Houma (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)
