How far is Ruston, LA from Morehouse Parish, LA?
The driving distance from Ruston, LA to Morehouse Parish, LA is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
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.
The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ruston and Morehouse Parish.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ruston and Morehouse Parish.
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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
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Vienna Street
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Turn right onto South Service Road West
529 ft · 12 sec · South Service Road West
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Take the ramp slight left
834 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
32.5 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 165: Bastrop, Columbia
1183 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 165 North: Bastrop
1660 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight right onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive
1.6 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Continue on Sterlington Road
4.2 mi · 5 min · Sterlington Road
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Continue on United States Highway 165
16.7 mi · 19 min · United States Highway 165
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Continue on West Madison Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · West Madison Avenue
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Turn slight right onto West Jefferson Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Jefferson Avenue
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Turn straight onto East Madison Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · East Madison Avenue
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Continue on Mer Rouge Road
1541 ft · 33 sec · Mer Rouge Road
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Turn right onto Grabault Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Grabault Road
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Turn left onto Mer Rouge-Collinston Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Mer Rouge-Collinston Road
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Continue on South 14th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South 14th Street
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Continue on North 14th
2738 ft · 46 sec · North 14th
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Continue on Wilmot Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Wilmot Highway
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Turn left onto Lloyd Barham Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Lloyd Barham Road
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Turn right onto Jeannie Road
1.5 mi · 6 min · Jeannie Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jeannie Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ruston and Morehouse Parish.
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.
South Service Road West
Merge slight left
32.5 mi · 00h 36m
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 Morehouse Parish.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ruston to Morehouse Parish?
The road trip is about 71.2 miles (114.6 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Monroe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.6 miles from Ruston and 35.7 miles from Morehouse Parish.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.8 miles (84.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 3:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.82 one way or $19.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ruston and Sunny near Morehouse Parish.
Stop Ideas Near Monroe
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 Monroe.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ruston and Morehouse Parish. Straight-line distance: 52.79 mi (84.95 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 Morehouse Parish
Parish in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 24,227 |
| Coordinates | 32.8202200, -91.8018000 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: Morehouse Parish (-91.8018, 32.82022)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 115 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $9.82 | $19.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $10.98 | $21.97 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $12.00 | $24.00 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $14.62 | $29.23 |
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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