Ada to Ruston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

279.6 miles 450 km · straight line
349.5 miles estimated 562.5 km · driving distance
7h 2min estimated drive time
$34 - $41 estimated fuel cost
~1h 4min flight time
123° ESE bearing direction

How far is Ada from Ruston?

The distance from Ada to Ruston is 279.6 miles (450 km) as the crow flies. Ruston is located ESE of Ada. By car, the driving distance is approximately 349.5 miles, taking about 7h 2min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 4min. Both are located in United States — Ada in Oklahoma and Ruston in Louisiana.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Ada and Ruston. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Ada to Ruston

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 2min $34 - $41 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 26min $28–$52* Budget
Train ~6h 41min $42–$122* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ada & Ruston

Quick Facts

Ada
34.77°N, 96.68°W
America/Chicago
308m elevation
Ruston
32.52°N, 92.64°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 93 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 23 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 89.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients