How far is Ruston, LA from Baton Rouge, LA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Ruston and Baton Rouge is 167.19 miles (269.07 km).

Flight distance from Ruston, LA to Baton Rouge, LA is 167.19 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 26 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 23 minutes to travel from Ruston to Baton Rouge with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Ruston, Louisiana to Baton Rouge, Louisiana is: 216.91 miles (349.08 km) by car.

Driving from Ruston to Baton Rouge will take approximately 03 hours 30 minutes.

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#1 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
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#2 Baton Rouge

The capital of Louisiana. It is located on the Mississippi River in southern Louisiana. Baton Rouge is known for its many historical sites, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Louisiana State Capitol and the USS Kidd Veterans Memorial & Museum.

Population 219052
GPS Coordinates 30°26'36"N 91°11'15"W
Latitude 30.4433200
Longitude -91.1874700
Altitude 14
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Ruston and Baton Rouge

The distance between Ruston and Baton Rouge is 349 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 52 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 Ruston and Baton Rouge. The current time is 09:55:55.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 07 hours 13 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 05 hours 25 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 04 hours 20 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 03 hours 36 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 03 hours 05 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 02 hours 53 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 02 hours 42 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 28.97 liters (7.65 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Ruston and Baton Rouge.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Ruston to Baton Rouge is $23.52 (diesel $31.11).

Louisiana gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.07 $3.48 $3.84 $4.06
Total $23.52 $26.65 $29.41 $31.11

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 29, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Ruston and Baton Rouge (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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