How far is Morehouse Parish, LA from Ruston, LA?
The driving distance from Morehouse Parish, LA to Ruston, LA is about 68.4 miles (110 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
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.
The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Morehouse Parish and Ruston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morehouse Parish and Ruston.
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Start on Jeannie Road
1.5 mi · 6 min · Jeannie Road
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Turn left onto Lloyd Barham Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Lloyd Barham Road
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Turn right onto Wilmot Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Wilmot Highway
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Continue on 14th
2738 ft · 48 sec · 14th
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Continue on South 14th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South 14th Street
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Continue on Mer Rouge-Collinston Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Mer Rouge-Collinston Road
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Turn right onto Grabault Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Grabault Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mer Rouge Road
1541 ft · 33 sec · Mer Rouge Road
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Continue on East Madison Avenue
3.8 mi · 5 min · East Madison Avenue
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Continue on New Monroe Road
16.8 mi · 19 min · New Monroe Road
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Continue on Sterlington Road
4.2 mi · 5 min · Sterlington Road
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive
1.4 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Take the exit slight right
2255 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
31.2 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right
803 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
59 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Farmerville Highway
1.1 km · 2 min · Farmerville Highway
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Continue on East Georgia Avenue
2281 ft · 1 min · East Georgia Avenue
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Turn left onto North Farmerville Street
2856 ft · 2 min · North Farmerville Street
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Turn right onto East California Avenue
2145 ft · 54 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 Morehouse Parish and Ruston.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
Merge slight left
31.2 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Sunny leaving Morehouse Parish and Sunny near Ruston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Morehouse Parish to Ruston?
The road trip is about 68.4 miles (110 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Monroe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.2 miles from Morehouse Parish and 33.1 miles from Ruston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.43 one way or $18.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Morehouse Parish and Sunny near Ruston.
Stop Ideas Near Monroe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monroe.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Morehouse Parish and Ruston. Straight-line distance: 52.79 mi (84.95 km).
#1 Morehouse Parish
Parish in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 24,227 |
| Coordinates | 32.8202200, -91.8018000 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| 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: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $3.91 | $9.43 | $18.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $10.55 | $21.09 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $11.52 | $23.04 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $14.03 | $28.07 |
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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