How far is Ruston, LA from Lake Charles, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Ruston and Lake Charles is 163.07 miles (262.44 km).
Flight distance from Ruston, LA to Lake Charles, LA is 163.07 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 23 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 20 minutes to travel from Ruston to Lake Charles with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Ruston, Louisiana to Lake Charles, Louisiana is: 192.03 miles (309.05 km) by car.
Driving from Ruston to Lake Charles will take approximately 03 hours 17 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 Lake Charles
The second most populous city in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It is located on the Calcasieu River in southwestern Louisiana. Lake Charles is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Lake Charles Civic Center and the Lake Charles Museum of Art.
| Population | 78433 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 30°12'47"N 93°12'16"W |
| Latitude | 30.2130900 |
| Longitude | -93.2044000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Lake Charles: Enterprise Boulevad (-93.204402,30.21309)
Estimated Travel Time Between Ruston and Lake Charles
The distance between Ruston and Lake Charles is 309 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 26 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 Lake Charles. The current time is 08:49:02.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 23 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 48 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 50 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 12 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 44 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 33 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 23 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 25.65 liters (6.78 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Ruston and Lake Charles.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Ruston to Lake Charles is $20.82 (diesel $27.54).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $20.82 | $23.59 | $26.04 | $27.54 |
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 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Ruston and Lake Charles (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)
