How far is Jennings, LA from Ruston, LA?
The driving distance from Jennings, LA to Ruston, LA is about 190.5 miles (306.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158.9 miles (255.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Suburb city of Alexandria, located in Rapides Parish, Louisiana
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jennings and Ruston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jennings and Ruston.
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Start on East Plaquemine Street
87 m · 15 sec · East Plaquemine Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
669 ft · 24 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Academy Avenue
1708 ft · 49 sec · West Academy Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Elton Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Elton Road
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Continue on State Route 26
2254 ft · 45 sec · State Route 26
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Continue on Highway 26
29.7 mi · 52 min · Highway 26
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Continue on 6th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · 6th Avenue
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Turn right
49.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Masonic Circle
1799 ft · 34 sec · Masonic Drive
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Exit the rotary onto Masonic Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · Masonic Drive
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Continue on Fenner Street
657 ft · 20 sec · Fenner Street
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Turn left onto Overton Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Overton Street
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Continue on Casson Street
2881 ft · 50 sec · Casson Street
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Take the ramp straight
1115 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pineville Expressway
47.4 mi · 59 min · Pineville Expressway
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Continue on West Court Street
21.7 mi · 28 min · West Court Street
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Continue on South Hudson Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · South Hudson Avenue
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Continue on Old Winnfield Road
4 mi · 7 min · Old Winnfield Road
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Continue on Quitman Highway
15.9 mi · 19 min · Quitman Highway
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Continue on South Vienna Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · South Vienna Street
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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 Jennings and Ruston.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
49.2 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Areas Of Fog then Sunny leaving Jennings and Sunny near Ruston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jennings to Ruston?
The road trip is about 190.5 miles (306.6 km) and usually takes 03h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pineville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.5 miles from Jennings and 101 miles from Ruston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 158.9 miles (255.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:18 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.29 one way or $52.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Sunny around Jennings and Sunny near Ruston.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jennings and Ruston. Straight-line distance: 158.97 mi (255.84 km).
#1 Jennings
City in Louisiana, USA
| Population | 9,660 |
| Coordinates | 30.2224300, -92.6570800 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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: 307 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
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 | $3.91 | $26.29 | $52.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $29.41 | $58.81 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $32.13 | $64.26 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $39.13 | $78.26 |
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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