How far is Tallulah, LA from Ruston, LA?
The driving distance from Tallulah, LA to Ruston, LA is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
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.
Unincorporated suburban community and census-designated place in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tallulah and Ruston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallulah and Ruston.
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Start on East Green Street
102 m · 13 sec · East Green Street
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Turn left onto North Chestnut Street
1831 ft · 31 sec · North Chestnut Street
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Turn slight right onto Bayou Drive
1.5 km · 1 min · Bayou Drive
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Take the ramp slight right
984 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
83.8 mi · 1 hr 31 min
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Take the exit slight right
803 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
59 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Farmerville Highway
1.1 km · 2 min · Farmerville Highway
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Continue on East Georgia Avenue
2281 ft · 1 min · East Georgia Avenue
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Turn left onto North Farmerville Street
2856 ft · 2 min · North Farmerville Street
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Turn right onto East California Avenue
2145 ft · 54 sec · East California Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East California Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tallulah and Ruston.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Bayou Drive
Merge slight left
83.8 mi · 01h 31m
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 Tallulah and Sunny near Ruston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tallulah to Ruston?
The road trip is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Swartz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.7 miles from Tallulah and 44.4 miles from Ruston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 3:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.17 one way or $24.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tallulah and Sunny near Ruston.
Stop Ideas Near Swartz
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 Swartz.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tallulah and Ruston. Straight-line distance: 84.97 mi (136.74 km).
#1 Tallulah
City in Louisiana, United States
| Population | 6,460 |
| Coordinates | 32.4084800, -91.1867800 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: East California Avenue (-92.637902, 32.52365)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.91 | $12.17 | $24.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.38 | $13.61 | $27.22 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $14.87 | $29.74 |
| Diesel | $5.82 | $18.11 | $36.22 |
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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