How far is Ruston, LA from West Monroe, LA?
The driving distance from Ruston, LA to West Monroe, LA is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Louisiana, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ruston and West Monroe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ruston and West Monroe.
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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
25.8 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right
1372 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
43 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Well Road
1316 ft · 22 sec · Well Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Well Road
41 m · 2 sec · Well Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Well Road
1156 ft · 23 sec · Well Road
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Turn right onto Cypress Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Cypress Street
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Turn left onto North 7th Street
16 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ruston and West Monroe.
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
25.8 mi · 00h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Ruston and Sunny near West Monroe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ruston to West Monroe?
The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Choudrant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Ruston and 15.3 miles from West Monroe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.22 one way or $8.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ruston and Sunny near West Monroe.
Stop Ideas Near Choudrant
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 Choudrant.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ruston and West Monroe. Straight-line distance: 28.56 mi (45.97 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 West Monroe
City in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 12,086 |
| Coordinates | 32.5184800, -92.1476400 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Monroe (-92.14764, 32.51848)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.91 | $4.22 | $8.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $4.73 | $9.45 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $5.16 | $10.33 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $6.29 | $12.58 |
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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