Ardmore to Ruston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

284 miles 457 km · straight line
355 miles estimated 571.3 km · driving distance
7h 8min estimated drive time
$34 - $42 estimated fuel cost
~1h 4min flight time
112° ESE bearing direction

How far is Ardmore from Ruston?

The distance from Ardmore to Ruston is 284 miles (457 km) as the crow flies. Ruston is located ESE of Ardmore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 355 miles, taking about 7h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 4min. Both are located in United States — Ardmore 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 Ardmore 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 Ardmore to Ruston

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 8min $34 - $42 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 34min $28–$53* Budget
Train ~6h 47min $43–$124* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Ardmore & Ruston

Quick Facts

Ardmore
34.17°N, 97.14°W
America/Chicago
266m 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 95 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 87.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients