How far is Ruston, LA from Lafayette, LA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Ruston and Lafayette is 162.98 miles (262.3 km).

Flight distance from Ruston, LA to Lafayette, LA is 162.98 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Ruston to Lafayette with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Ruston, Louisiana to Lafayette, Louisiana is: 181.96 miles (292.84 km) by car.

Driving from Ruston to Lafayette will take approximately 02 hours 51 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 Lafayette

The third most populous city in Acadiana, Louisiana. It is located on the Vermilion River in southwestern Louisiana. Lafayette is known for its many cajun and creole restaurants, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Lafayette Museum and the Lafayette Grand Opera House.

Population 126535
GPS Coordinates 30°13'27"N 92°1'11"W
Latitude 30.2240900
Longitude -92.0198400
Altitude 11
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Ruston and Lafayette

The distance between Ruston and Lafayette is 293 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 15 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 Lafayette. The current time is 03:55:21.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 06 hours 03 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 32 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 38 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 01 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 35 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 25 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 16 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 24.31 liters (6.42 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Ruston and Lafayette.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Ruston to Lafayette is $19.73 (diesel $26.09).

Louisiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.07 $3.48 $3.84 $4.06
Total $19.73 $22.36 $24.68 $26.09

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 Lafayette (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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