How far is Ruston, LA from Pineville, LA?
The driving distance from Ruston, LA to Pineville, LA is about 92.7 miles (149.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.8 miles (134.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.
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.
Small city in and the Parish Seat of Winn 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 Pineville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ruston and Pineville.
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Start on East California Avenue
541 ft · 23 sec · East California Avenue
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Turn left onto South Trenton Street
1859 ft · 45 sec · South Trenton Street
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Merge slight left onto South Vienna Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · South Vienna Street
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Continue on Quitman Highway
15.9 mi · 19 min · Quitman Highway
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Continue on Main Street
4 mi · 7 min · Main Street
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Continue on South Hudson Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · South Hudson Avenue
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Continue on Winnfield Highway
21.7 mi · 28 min · Winnfield Highway
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Continue on East Lafayette Street
46 mi · 56 min · East Lafayette Street
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 107, LA 1250: Marksville
106 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight
1187 ft · 25 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Wadley Street
658 ft · 23 sec · Wadley Street
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Turn slight left onto Melrose Street
1108 ft · 25 sec · Melrose Street
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Turn right onto East Shamrock Street
1738 ft · 39 sec · East Shamrock Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
9 m · 1 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 Pineville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East Lafayette Street
Continue on East Lafayette Street
46 mi · 00h 56m
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 Pineville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ruston to Pineville?
The road trip is about 92.7 miles (149.2 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?
Winnfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.4 miles from Ruston and 46.3 miles from Pineville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.8 miles (134.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 2:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.79 one way or $25.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ruston and Sunny near Pineville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ruston and Pineville. Straight-line distance: 83.82 mi (134.9 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 Pineville
Suburb city of Alexandria, located in Rapides Parish, Louisiana
| Population | 14,111 |
| Coordinates | 31.3224000, -92.4343000 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pineville (-92.4343, 31.3224)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $12.79 | $25.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $14.31 | $28.62 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $15.63 | $31.27 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $19.04 | $38.08 |
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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