Evansville to Ruston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

473.2 miles 761.6 km · straight line
567.9 miles estimated 913.9 km · driving distance
11h 25min estimated drive time
$55 - $67 estimated fuel cost
~1h 27min flight time
219° SW bearing direction

How far is Evansville from Ruston?

The distance from Evansville to Ruston is 473.2 miles (761.6 km) as the crow flies. Ruston is located SW of Evansville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 567.9 miles, taking about 11h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Evansville in Indiana 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 Evansville 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 Evansville to Ruston

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 25min $55 - $67 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 42min $45–$85* Budget
Train ~10h 51min $68–$199* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Evansville & Ruston

Quick Facts

Evansville
37.97°N, 87.56°W
America/Chicago
118m 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 158 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 39 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients