Lake Jackson to Ruston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

292.7 miles 471 km · straight line
365.9 miles estimated 588.8 km · driving distance
7h 22min estimated drive time
$35 - $43 estimated fuel cost
~1h 5min flight time
34° NE bearing direction

How far is Lake Jackson from Ruston?

The distance from Lake Jackson to Ruston is 292.7 miles (471 km) as the crow flies. Ruston is located NE of Lake Jackson. By car, the driving distance is approximately 365.9 miles, taking about 7h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Lake Jackson in Texas 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. 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 Lake Jackson 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 Lake Jackson to Ruston

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 22min $35 - $43 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 5min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 50min $29–$55* Budget
Train ~7h 0min $44–$128* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Lake Jackson & Ruston

Quick Facts

Lake Jackson
29.03°N, 95.43°W
America/Chicago
4m 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 98 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 85.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients