College Station to Ruston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

254 miles 408.7 km · straight line
317.5 miles estimated 510.9 km · driving distance
6h 23min estimated drive time
$31 - $38 estimated fuel cost
~1h 1min flight time
58° ENE bearing direction

How far is College Station from Ruston?

The distance from College Station to Ruston is 254 miles (408.7 km) as the crow flies. Ruston is located ENE of College Station. By car, the driving distance is approximately 317.5 miles, taking about 6h 23min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 1min. Both are located in United States — College Station in Texas 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 College Station 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 College Station to Ruston

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 23min $31 - $38 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 40min $25–$48* Budget
Train ~6h 4min $38–$111* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between College Station & Ruston

Quick Facts

College Station
30.63°N, 96.33°W
America/Chicago
103m 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 85 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 98.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients