How far is Ruston, LA from Lafayette, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Ruston and Lafayette is 162.98 miles (262.3 km).
Flight distance from Ruston, LA to Lafayette, LA is 162.98 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 21 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 19 minutes to travel from Ruston to Lafayette with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Ruston, Louisiana to Lafayette, Louisiana is: 181.96 miles (292.84 km) by car.
Driving from Ruston to Lafayette will take approximately 02 hours 51 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 Lafayette
The third most populous city in Acadiana, Louisiana. It is located on the Vermilion River in southwestern Louisiana. Lafayette is known for its many cajun and creole restaurants, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Lafayette Museum and the Lafayette Grand Opera House.
| Population | 126535 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°13'27"N 92°1'11"W |
| Latitude | 30.2240900 |
| Longitude | -92.0198400 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Lafayette: South Buchanan Street (-92.019794,30.224075)
Estimated Travel Time Between Ruston and Lafayette
The distance between Ruston and Lafayette is 293 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 15 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 Lafayette. The current time is 13:00:07.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 03 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 32 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 38 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 01 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 35 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 25 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 16 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 24.31 liters (6.42 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Ruston and Lafayette.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Ruston to Lafayette is $19.73 (diesel $26.09).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $19.73 | $22.36 | $24.68 | $26.09 |
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 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Ruston and Lafayette (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)
