How far is Shreveport, LA from Ruston, LA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Shreveport and Ruston is 64.8 miles (104.28 km).

Flight distance from Shreveport, LA to Ruston, LA is 64.8 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 08 minutes.

It takes 00 hours 07 minutes to travel from Shreveport to Ruston with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).

Driving distance

The driving distance from Shreveport, Louisiana to Ruston, Louisiana is: 70.41 miles (113.31 km) by car.

Driving from Shreveport to Ruston will take approximately 01 hours 09 minutes.

#1 Shreveport

The second most populous city in Louisiana. It is located on the Red River in northwestern Louisiana. Shreveport is known for its many casinos, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Louisiana State Fair and the Shreveport Municipal Auditorium.

Population	184786
GPS Coordinates	32°31'31"N 93°45'1"W
Latitude	32.5251500
Longitude	-93.7501800
Altitude	44
Country	United States

#2 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

Starting point in Shreveport: River Parkway (-93.750913,32.525036)
Ending point in Ruston: East California Avenue (-92.637902,32.52365)

Estimated Travel Time Between Shreveport and Ruston

The distance between Shreveport and Ruston is 113 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 01 hours 15 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 Shreveport and Ruston. The current time is 11:17:11.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	02 hours 20 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	01 hours 45 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	01 hours 24 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	01 hours 10 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	01 hours 00 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	00 hours 56 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	00 hours 52 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 9.4 liters (2.48 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Shreveport and Ruston.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Shreveport to Ruston is $7.63 (diesel $10.1).

Louisiana gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.07	$3.48	$3.84	$4.06
Total	$7.63	$8.65	$9.55	$10.1

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 25, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Shreveport and Ruston (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.