How far is Houma, LA from Ruston, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Houma and Ruston is 231.94 miles (373.28 km).
Flight distance from Houma, LA to Ruston, LA is 231.94 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 34 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 31 minutes to travel from Houma to Ruston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Houma, Louisiana to Ruston, Louisiana is: 285.12 miles (458.86 km) by car.
Driving from Houma to Ruston will take approximately 04 hours 38 minutes.
#1 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 |
#2 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 |
Ending point in Ruston: East California Avenue (-92.637902,32.52365)
Estimated Travel Time Between Houma and Ruston
The distance between Houma and Ruston is 459 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 05 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 Houma and Ruston. The current time is 16:52:34.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 30 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 07 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 42 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 45 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 04 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 48 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 33 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 38.09 liters (10.06 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Houma and Ruston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Houma to Ruston is $30.92 (diesel $40.89).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $30.92 | $35.03 | $38.66 | $40.89 |
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 April 16, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Houma and Ruston (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 Houma 51.55 miles (83 km)
Driving distance from Maryland, LA to Houma 94.39 miles (152 km)
