How far is Ruston, LA from Central, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Ruston and Central is 165.51 miles (266.36 km).
Flight distance from Ruston, LA to Central, LA is 165.51 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 27 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 24 minutes to travel from Ruston to Central with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Ruston, Louisiana to Central, Louisiana is: 224.13 miles (360.7 km) by car.
Driving from Ruston to Central will take approximately 03 hours 41 minutes.
#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 |
#2 Central
Suburb city of Baton Rouge, located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 29450 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°33'16"N 91°2'12"W |
| Latitude | 30.5543500 |
| Longitude | -91.0367700 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Central: Hooper Road (-91.036767,30.554344)
Estimated Travel Time Between Ruston and Central
The distance between Ruston and Central is 361 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 00 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 Central. The current time is 13:17:58.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07 hours 28 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05 hours 36 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04 hours 28 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 44 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 12 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 59 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 47 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 29.94 liters (7.91 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Ruston and Central.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Ruston to Central is $24.3 (diesel $32.14).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $24.3 | $27.54 | $30.39 | $32.14 |
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 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Ruston and Central (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 Ruston 270.71 miles (436 km)
Driving distance from Maryland, LA to Ruston 218.56 miles (352 km)
