Oklahoma City to Ruston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

345.6 miles 556.2 km · straight line
457.1 miles actual route 735.6 km · driving distance
8h 5min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 12min flight time
125° SE bearing direction

How far is Oklahoma City from Ruston?

The distance from Oklahoma City to Ruston is 345.6 miles (556.2 km) as the crow flies. Ruston is located SE of Oklahoma City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 457.1 miles, taking about 8h 5min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 12min. Both are located in United States — Oklahoma City in Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma City and Ruston. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Oklahoma City to Ruston

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 5min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 12min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 42min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~7h 41min $55–$160* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Oklahoma City & Ruston

Quick Facts

Oklahoma City
35.47°N, 97.52°W
America/Chicago
366m 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 115 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 29 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 72.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM