How far is West Monroe, LA from Ruston, LA?
The driving distance from West Monroe, LA to Ruston, LA is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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 33m.
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
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Monroe and Ruston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Monroe and Ruston.
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Start on North 7th Street
16 m · 4 sec · North 7th Street
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Turn right onto Cypress Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Cypress Street
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Turn left onto Downing Pines Road
697 ft · 17 sec · Downing Pines Road
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Take the ramp slight right
2513 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
25.4 mi · 27 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 West Monroe and Ruston.
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.
Downing Pines Road
Merge slight left
25.4 mi · 00h 27m
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 West Monroe and Sunny near Ruston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Monroe to Ruston?
The road trip is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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 miles from West Monroe and 15.5 miles from Ruston.
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 1.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 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 West Monroe and Sunny near Ruston.
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 West Monroe and Ruston. Straight-line distance: 28.56 mi (45.97 km).
#1 West Monroe
City in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 12,086 |
| Coordinates | 32.5184800, -92.1476400 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| 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: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 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 |
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| 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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