How far is Lake Charles, LA from Ruston, LA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Lake Charles and Ruston is 163.07 miles (262.44 km).

Flight distance from Lake Charles, LA to Ruston, LA is 163.07 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 20 minutes to travel from Lake Charles to Ruston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Lake Charles, Louisiana to Ruston, Louisiana is: 192.42 miles (309.68 km) by car.

Driving from Lake Charles to Ruston will take approximately 03 hours 18 minutes.

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#1 Lake Charles

The second most populous city in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It is located on the Calcasieu River in southwestern Louisiana. Lake Charles is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Lake Charles Civic Center and the Lake Charles Museum of Art.

Population 78433
GPS Coordinates 30°12'47"N 93°12'16"W
Latitude 30.2130900
Longitude -93.2044000
Altitude 4
Country United States
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#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

Estimated Travel Time Between Lake Charles and Ruston

The distance between Lake Charles and Ruston is 310 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 26 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 Lake Charles and Ruston. The current time is 08:35:00.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 06 hours 24 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 04 hours 48 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 03 hours 50 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 12 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 02 hours 44 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 33 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 24 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 25.7 liters (6.79 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Lake Charles and Ruston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Lake Charles to Ruston is $20.87 (diesel $27.59).

Louisiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.07 $3.48 $3.84 $4.06
Total $20.87 $23.64 $26.09 $27.59

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 March 28, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Lake Charles and Ruston (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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