How far is Ruston, LA from Minden, LA?
The driving distance from Ruston, LA to Minden, LA is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in and the parish seat of Bienville Parish in north Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ruston and Minden.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ruston and Minden.
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Start on East California Avenue
51 m · 8 sec · East California Avenue
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Turn right onto South Vienna Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Vienna Street
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Turn left onto Woodward Avenue
574 ft · 13 sec · Woodward Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left
728 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
38.2 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward South US 371, North LA 159: Sibley, Minden
1517 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on North LA 159: Minden
111 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Sibley Road
851 ft · 14 sec · Sibley Road
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Continue on Lee Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lee Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
1190 ft · 50 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto West Union Street
54 m · 13 sec · West Union Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
32 m · 4 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 Minden.
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.
Woodward Avenue
Merge slight left
38.2 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Ruston and Sunny near Minden.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ruston to Minden?
The road trip is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Arcadia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Ruston and 20.9 miles from Minden.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.75 one way or $11.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ruston and Sunny near Minden.
Stop Ideas Near Arcadia
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 Arcadia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ruston and Minden. Straight-line distance: 38.32 mi (61.67 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 Minden
Small city and parish seat of Webster Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 11,575 |
| Coordinates | 32.6154300, -93.2868400 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
End: Minden (-93.28684, 32.61543)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $3.91 | $5.75 | $11.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $6.43 | $12.87 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $7.03 | $14.06 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $8.56 | $17.12 |
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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