Alabaster to Ruston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

341.4 miles 549.4 km · straight line
409.7 miles estimated 659.3 km · driving distance
8h 14min estimated drive time
$39 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 11min flight time
263° W bearing direction

How far is Alabaster from Ruston?

The distance from Alabaster to Ruston is 341.4 miles (549.4 km) as the crow flies. Ruston is located W of Alabaster. By car, the driving distance is approximately 409.7 miles, taking about 8h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 11min. Both are located in United States — Alabaster in Alabama and Ruston in Louisiana.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Alabaster 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 Alabaster to Ruston

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 14min $39 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 11min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 53min $33–$61* Budget
Train ~7h 49min $49–$143* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Alabaster & Ruston

Quick Facts

Alabaster
33.24°N, 86.82°W
America/Chicago
153m 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 114 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients