How far is Ruston, LA from Broussard, LA?
The driving distance from Ruston, LA to Broussard, LA is about 153.6 miles (247.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 119.8 miles (192.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 46m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Suburb town of Alexandria, located in Grant Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ruston and Broussard.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ruston and Broussard.
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Start on East California Avenue
541 ft · 23 sec · East California Avenue
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Turn left onto South Trenton Street
1859 ft · 45 sec · South Trenton Street
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Merge slight left onto South Vienna Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · South Vienna Street
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Continue on Quitman Highway
15.9 mi · 19 min · Quitman Highway
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Continue on Main Street
4 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Continue on South Hudson Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · South Hudson Avenue
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Continue on Winnfield Highway
21.7 mi · 28 min · Winnfield Highway
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Continue on East Lafayette Street
47.7 mi · 59 min · East Lafayette Street
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Keep slight left to continue on I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
30.3 mi · 31 min · Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 115: Bunkie
1577 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Macarthur Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Macarthur Street
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Continue on Highway 115 West
3.6 mi · 6 min · Highway 115 West
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Continue on Macarthur Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Macarthur Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Lexington Avenue
829 ft · 19 sec · South Lexington Avenue
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Turn right onto Church Street
1185 ft · 26 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Southwest Main Street
10.2 mi · 15 min · Southwest Main Street
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Turn left onto State Route 107
82 m · 8 sec · State Route 107
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Continue on Lodge Lin Road
827 ft · 25 sec · Lodge Lin Road
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Turn left
5 mi · 12 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 107
1.1 km · 1 min · State Route 107
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Continue on State Route 107
2.7 mi · 5 min · State Route 107
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Continue on State Route 107
4 mi · 7 min · State Route 107
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Turn left onto Barron Road
121 m · 17 sec · Barron Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Barron Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ruston and Broussard.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East Lafayette Street
Continue on East Lafayette Street
47.7 mi · 00h 59m
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 Mostly Sunny near Broussard.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ruston to Broussard?
The road trip is about 153.6 miles (247.2 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?
Pollock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.9 miles from Ruston and 76.7 miles from Broussard.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 119.8 miles (192.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 10:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.53 one way or $41.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ruston and Mostly Sunny near Broussard.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ruston and Broussard. Straight-line distance: 119.79 mi (192.78 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 Broussard
Suburb city of Lafayette, located in Lafayette and St.
| Population | 13,076 |
| Coordinates | 30.8932500, -91.9434500 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Broussard (-91.94345, 30.89325)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 247 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $20.53 | $41.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $23.08 | $46.17 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $25.07 | $50.14 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $29.35 | $58.70 |
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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