How far is Metairie, LA from Ruston, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Metairie and Ruston is 228.73 miles (368.1 km).
Flight distance from Metairie, LA to Ruston, LA is 228.73 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 35 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 31 minutes to travel from Metairie to Ruston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Metairie, Louisiana to Ruston, Louisiana is: 290.69 miles (467.82 km) by car.
Driving from Metairie to Ruston will take approximately 04 hours 45 minutes.
#1 Metairie
The most populous suburb of New Orleans, Louisiana. It is located on the east bank of the Mississippi River in southeastern Louisiana. Metairie is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Metairie Cemetery and the Metairie Historical Society.
| Population | 138481 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 29°59'3"N 90°9'10"W |
| Latitude | 29.9840900 |
| Longitude | -90.1528500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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 Metairie and Ruston
The distance between Metairie and Ruston is 468 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 11 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 Metairie and Ruston. The current time is 02:31:10.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 41 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 16 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 48 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 50 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 09 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 52 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 37 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 38.83 liters (10.26 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Metairie and Ruston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Metairie to Ruston is $31.52 (diesel $41.69).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $31.52 | $35.72 | $39.42 | $41.69 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Metairie 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 Metairie 23.66 miles (38 km)
Driving distance from Metairie Terrace, LA to Metairie 1.1 miles (2 km)
