Origin
Morehouse Parish, LA
Afternoon in Morehouse Parish on Thursday
Local time
3:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Morehouse Parish, LA to Ruston, LA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 34m
Distance
70.6 mi
114 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 28m
★
6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 39m
3 PM
1h 41m
5 PM
1h 49m
8 PM
1h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Morehouse Parish, LA
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Ruston, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Morehouse Parish, LA to Ruston, LA covers 70.6 miles and takes about 1h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 20, New Monroe Road, Sterlington Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.2 miles on I 20. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35.3 miles from Morehouse Parish, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 34m. Total distance: 70.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Morehouse Parish, LA to Ruston, LA covers 70.6 miles and takes about 1h 34m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 20 is the longest continuous segment at about 31.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near Lloyd Barham Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 34m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (Lloyd Barham Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (US 165 / Wilmot Highway): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles (US 165; US 425; LA 2 / Mer Rouge Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
1.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Lloyd Barham Road
Turn left onto Lloyd Barham Road
Navigation decision point
3
2.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 165 / Wilmot Highway
Turn right onto US 165 / Wilmot Highway
Navigation decision point
4
10.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 165; US 425; LA 2 / Mer Rouge Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 165; US 425; LA 2 / Mer Rouge Road
Navigation decision point
5
68.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
70.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 34m in
|
LA 146 / East California Avenue
Turn right onto LA 146 / East California Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 31.2 mi | 34m |
| New Monroe Road | 16.8 mi | 19m |
| Sterlington Road | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Grabault Road | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| East Madison Avenue | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Mer Rouge-Collinston Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Jeannie Road | 1.5 mi | 5m |
| Martin Luther King Jr Drive | 1.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 31.2 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morehouse Parish, LA and Ruston, LA.
1
Start on Jeannie Road
1.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Jeannie Road
2
Turn left onto Lloyd Barham Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Lloyd Barham Road
3
Turn right onto US 165
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Wilmot Highway
4
Continue on US 165
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
14th
5
Continue on LA 138
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South 14th Street
6
Continue on LA 138
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Mer Rouge-Collinston Road
7
Turn right onto Grabault Road
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Grabault Road
8
At end of road, turn left onto US 165; US 425; LA 2
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Mer Rouge Road
9
Continue on US 165; US 425; LA 2
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
East Madison Avenue
10
Continue on US 165; LA 2
17 mi
·
19 min
·
New Monroe Road
11
Continue on US 165
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Sterlington Road
12
Continue on US 165
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Martin Luther King Jr Drive
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
14
Merge onto I 20
31 mi
·
34 min
·
I 20
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
16
Keep slight left at fork
193 ft
·
7 sec
17
Turn left onto LA 33
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Farmerville Highway
18
Continue on US 80
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Georgia Avenue
19
Turn left onto North Farmerville Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Farmerville Street
20
Turn right onto LA 146
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
East California Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
LA 146
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 35.3 miles from Morehouse Parish, LA, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 16 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.3 miles or 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ruston, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Morehouse Parish, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Morehouse Parish, LA
This is one driving day of about 70.6 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Morehouse Parish, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 20 for about 31.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.3 mi from Morehouse Parish, LA · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.3 miles from Morehouse Parish, LA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ruston, LA
The final approach into Ruston, LA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.66 one way
$21.32 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $11.70 | $23.41 |
| premium | $4.56 | $12.67 | $25.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.59 | $31.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.41 | $3.39 |
| Efficient EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.18 | $2.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.2 | 0 | $9.88 | $4.52 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Ruston, LA
Afternoon in Ruston on Thursday
Local time
3:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 34m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Morehouse Parish, LA to Ruston, LA covers 70.6 miles and takes about 1h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 20, New Monroe Road, Sterlington Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.3 miles from Morehouse Parish, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.66 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 34m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (Lloyd Barham Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (US 165 / Wilmot Highway): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles (US 165; US 425; LA 2 / Mer Rouge Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Morehouse Parish, LA to Ruston, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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