How far is Ruston, LA from Grambling, LA?
The driving distance from Ruston, LA to Grambling, LA is about 5.6 miles (9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Town in Louisiana (United-States)
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ruston and Grambling.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ruston and Grambling.
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Start on East California Avenue
1032 ft · 33 sec · East California Avenue
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Turn right onto South Monroe Street
2458 ft · 2 min · South Monroe Street
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Turn left onto West Alabama Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Alabama Avenue
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Avenue
1579 ft · 30 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Avenue
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Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · Martin Luther King Junior Avenue
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Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Avenue
1091 ft · 31 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
827 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ruston and Grambling.
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 Junior Avenue
Continue on Martin Luther King Junior Avenue
2.52 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Ruston and Sunny near Grambling.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ruston to Grambling?
The road trip is about 5.6 miles (9 km) and usually takes 00h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Vienna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.8 miles from Ruston and 2.8 miles from Grambling.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.78 one way or $1.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ruston and Sunny near Grambling.
Stop Ideas Near Vienna
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 Vienna.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ruston and Grambling. Straight-line distance: 4.44 mi (7.15 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 Grambling
City in Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 5,114 |
| Coordinates | 32.5276500, -92.7140400 |
| Altitude | 93 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grambling (-92.71404, 32.52765)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.91 | $0.78 | $1.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $0.88 | $1.75 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $0.96 | $1.91 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $1.16 | $2.33 |
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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