How far is Ruston, LA from Laplace, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Ruston and Laplace is 212.14 miles (341.41 km).
Flight distance from Ruston, LA to Laplace, LA is 212.14 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 32 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 29 minutes to travel from Ruston to Laplace with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Ruston, Louisiana to Laplace, Louisiana is: 270.71 miles (435.67 km) by car.
Driving from Ruston to Laplace will take approximately 04 hours 27 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 Laplace
Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Saint John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 29872 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°4'1"N 90°28'53"W |
| Latitude | 30.0669800 |
| Longitude | -90.4814700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Laplace: (-90.481509,30.067001)
Estimated Travel Time Between Ruston and Laplace
The distance between Ruston and Laplace is 436 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 50 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 Laplace. The current time is 04:26:48.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 01 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 46 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 24 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 30 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 52 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 36 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 22 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 36.16 liters (9.55 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Ruston and Laplace.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Ruston to Laplace is $29.36 (diesel $38.82).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $29.36 | $33.26 | $36.71 | $38.82 |
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 Laplace (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
