Russellville to Ruston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Russellville from Ruston?

The distance from Russellville to Ruston is 192.5 miles (309.8 km) as the crow flies. Ruston is located S of Russellville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 240.7 miles, taking about 4h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 53min. Both are located in United States — Russellville in Arkansas 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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Russellville 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.