How far is Broussard, LA from Ruston, LA?
The driving distance from Broussard, LA to Ruston, LA is about 148.6 miles (239.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.8 miles (192.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Suburb town of Alexandria, located in Grant Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Broussard and Ruston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Broussard and Ruston.
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Start on Barron Road
121 m · 17 sec · Barron Road
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Turn right onto State Route 107
4 mi · 7 min · State Route 107
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 107
2.7 mi · 5 min · State Route 107
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Continue on State Route 107
1.1 km · 1 min · State Route 107
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Turn right onto LA 107
5 mi · 12 min · LA 107
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lodge Lin Road
1096 ft · 32 sec · Lodge Lin Road
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Turn right
10.2 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto West Church Street
1185 ft · 29 sec · West Church Street
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Turn left onto South Lexington Avenue
829 ft · 19 sec · South Lexington Avenue
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Turn right onto Macarthur Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Macarthur Street
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Continue on Highway 115 West
3.6 mi · 6 min · Highway 115 West
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Continue on Macarthur Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Macarthur Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 49 North: Alexandria
1746 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
30.6 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 167 North, LA 28 East, LA 1: Pineville Expressway, Casson Street
1212 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 167 North, LA 28 East: Pineville Expressway
93.7 mi · 1 hr 59 min
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Turn right onto East California Avenue
51 m · 4 sec · East California Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East California Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Broussard and Ruston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 167 North
Keep slight left to continue on US 167 North, LA 28 East: Pineville Expressway
93.7 mi · 01h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Broussard and Mostly Sunny near Ruston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Broussard to Ruston?
The road trip is about 148.6 miles (239.2 km) and usually takes 02h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pollock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.8 miles from Broussard and 71.8 miles from Ruston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.8 miles (192.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:06 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.84 one way or $39.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Broussard and Mostly Sunny near Ruston.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Broussard and Ruston. Straight-line distance: 119.79 mi (192.78 km).
#1 Broussard
Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette and St.
| Population | 13,076 |
| Coordinates | 30.8932500, -91.9434500 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ruston
Small city and parish seat of Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 21,891 |
| Coordinates | 32.5232100, -92.6379300 |
| Altitude | 102 |
| Country | United States |
End: East California Avenue (-92.637902, 32.52365)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $19.84 | $39.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $22.32 | $44.63 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $24.24 | $48.47 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $28.37 | $56.75 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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