How far is Ruston, LA from New Orleans, LA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Ruston and New Orleans is 233.26 miles (375.39 km).
Flight distance from Ruston, LA to New Orleans, LA is 233.26 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 35 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 32 minutes to travel from Ruston to New Orleans with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Ruston, Louisiana to New Orleans, Louisiana is: 296.85 miles (477.74 km) by car.
Driving from Ruston to New Orleans will take approximately 04 hours 43 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 New Orleans
The most populous city in Louisiana and the center of the New Orleans metropolitan area. It is located on the Mississippi River in southeastern Louisiana. New Orleans is known for its French and Spanish colonial influence, its jazz music, and its many attractions, such as the French Quarter and the Mardi Gras celebration.
| Population | 389476 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 29°57'17"N 90°4'30"W |
| Latitude | 29.9546500 |
| Longitude | -90.0750700 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in New Orleans: Tulane Avenue (-90.07507,29.954633)
Estimated Travel Time Between Ruston and New Orleans
The distance between Ruston and New Orleans is 478 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 18 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 New Orleans. The current time is 01:46:48.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09 hours 53 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 25 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 56 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 56 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 14 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 57 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 42 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 39.65 liters (10.48 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Ruston and New Orleans.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Ruston to New Orleans is $32.19 (diesel $42.57).
Louisiana gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.07 | $3.48 | $3.84 | $4.06 |
| Total | $32.19 | $36.47 | $40.26 | $42.57 |
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 24, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Ruston and New Orleans (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)
