How far is Ruston, LA from Baker, LA?
The driving distance from Ruston, LA to Baker, LA is about 209.3 miles (336.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.3 miles (256.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Concordia Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ruston and Baker.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ruston and Baker.
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Start on East California Avenue
51 m · 8 sec · East California Avenue
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Turn right onto South Vienna Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Vienna Street
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Turn right onto South Service Road West
529 ft · 12 sec · South Service Road West
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Take the ramp slight left
834 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
51.7 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald
1531 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right
76.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Keep slight right
526 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Seargent Prentiss Drive
76.4 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Seargent Prentiss Drive
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Continue on Scenic Highway
1366 ft · 32 sec · Scenic Highway
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Turn slight right onto Old Scenic Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Old Scenic Highway
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Turn right onto Groom Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Groom Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Groom Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ruston and Baker.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Seargent Prentiss Drive
Merge slight left onto Seargent Prentiss Drive
76.4 mi · 01h 30m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ruston and Sunny near Baker.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ruston to Baker?
The road trip is about 209.3 miles (336.9 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?
Clayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.8 miles from Ruston and 104.6 miles from Baker.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.3 miles (256.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 50 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 8:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.99 one way or $55.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ruston and Sunny near Baker.
Stop Ideas Near Clayton
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 Clayton.
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Hazlehurst station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ruston and Baker. Straight-line distance: 159.25 mi (256.29 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Baker
Suburb city of Baton Rouge, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 12,999 |
| Coordinates | 30.5882400, -91.1681600 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Baker (-91.16816, 30.58824)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 337 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 36m |
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 | $3.79 | $27.99 | $55.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $31.47 | $62.95 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $34.18 | $68.36 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $40.02 | $80.03 |
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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