Auburn, Alabama to Ruston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

416.7 miles 670.6 km · straight line
500 miles estimated 804.7 km · driving distance
10h 4min estimated drive time
$48 - $59 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
271° W bearing direction

How far is Auburn, Alabama from Ruston?

The distance from Auburn, Alabama to Ruston is 416.7 miles (670.6 km) as the crow flies. Ruston is located W of Auburn, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 500 miles, taking about 10h 4min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Auburn, Alabama 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 Auburn, Alabama 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 Auburn, Alabama to Ruston

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 4min $48 - $59 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 5min $40–$75* Budget
Train ~9h 34min $60–$175* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Auburn, Alabama & Ruston

Quick Facts

Auburn, Alabama
32.61°N, 85.48°W
America/Chicago
215m 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 139 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 59.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients