How far is Ruston, LA from Zachary, LA?
The driving distance from Ruston, LA to Zachary, LA is about 206.8 miles (332.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.2 miles (251.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ruston and Zachary.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ruston and Zachary.
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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
51.7 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 425: Rayville, Archibald
1531 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right
76.2 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Keep slight right
526 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Seargent Prentiss Drive
71.2 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Seargent Prentiss Drive
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Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Zachary Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Mount Pleasant Zachary Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mount Pleasant Zachary Road
40 m · 2 sec · Mount Pleasant Zachary Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mount Pleasant Zachary Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Mount Pleasant Zachary Road
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Continue on Church Street
2 mi · 3 min · Church Street
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Turn straight onto High Street
792 ft · 13 sec · High Street
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Continue on Main Street
117 m · 6 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 Zachary.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn right
76.2 mi · 01h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Ruston and Sunny near Zachary.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ruston to Zachary?
The road trip is about 206.8 miles (332.8 km) and usually takes 03h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sicily Island is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.3 miles from Ruston and 103.6 miles from Zachary.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.2 miles (251.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.56 one way or $57.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ruston and Sunny near Zachary.
Stop Ideas Near Sicily Island
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 Sicily Island.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ruston and Zachary. Straight-line distance: 156.14 mi (251.28 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 Zachary
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 18,417 |
| Coordinates | 30.6485200, -91.1565000 |
| Altitude | 31 |
| Country | United States |
End: Main Street (-91.156505, 30.648487)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 333 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $28.56 | $57.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $31.94 | $63.89 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $34.90 | $69.80 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $42.51 | $85.02 |
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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