Florence, Alabama to Ruston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

325.7 miles 524.2 km · straight line
390.8 miles estimated 629 km · driving distance
7h 52min estimated drive time
$38 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
243° WSW bearing direction

How far is Florence, Alabama from Ruston?

The distance from Florence, Alabama to Ruston is 325.7 miles (524.2 km) as the crow flies. Ruston is located WSW of Florence, Alabama. By car, the driving distance is approximately 390.8 miles, taking about 7h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Florence, 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 Florence, 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 Florence, Alabama to Ruston

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 52min $38 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 26min $31–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 28min $47–$137* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Florence, Alabama & Ruston

Quick Facts

Florence, Alabama
34.80°N, 87.68°W
America/Chicago
167m 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 109 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 76.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients