Origin
Ruston, LA
Afternoon in Ruston on Tuesday
Local time
2:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ruston, LA to Broussard, LA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 23m
Distance
153.6 mi
247 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 11m
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6 AM
3h 23m
8 AM
3h 47m
10 AM
3h 31m
12 PM
3h 29m
3 PM
3h 33m
5 PM
3h 46m
8 PM
3h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ruston, LA
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Broussard, LA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ruston, LA to Broussard, LA covers 153.6 miles and takes about 3h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Lafayette Street, Martin Luther King, Jr Highway, Winnfield Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 47.7 miles on East Lafayette Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.20 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
76.8 miles from Ruston, LA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 23m drive with frequent turns across 153.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Lafayette Street is the longest continuous segment at about 47.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 167 / South Trenton Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 23m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 167 / South Trenton Street): Navigation decision point; at 93.5 miles (US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 124.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 167 / South Trenton Street
Turn left onto US 167 / South Trenton Street
Navigation decision point
6
93.5 mi into trip
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~1h 58m in
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US 167
Keep slight left at fork onto US 167 toward I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas
4
124.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 30m in
Take the exit toward LA 115: Bunkie
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward LA 115: Bunkie
5
130.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 41m in
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LA 115 / South Lexington Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto LA 115 / South Lexington Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
130.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 41m in
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LA 115 / Church Street
Turn right onto LA 115 / Church Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Lafayette Street | 47.7 mi | 58m |
| Martin Luther King, Jr Highway | 30.3 mi | 30m |
| Winnfield Highway | 21.7 mi | 27m |
| Quitman Highway | 15.9 mi | 18m |
| Southwest Main Street | 10.2 mi | 15m |
| State Route 107 | 7.4 mi | 13m |
| LA 107 | 5 mi | 12m |
| Main Street | 4 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
East Lafayette Street
— 47.7 mi, about 58m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ruston, LA and Broussard, LA.
1
Start on LA 146
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
East California Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 167
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
South Trenton Street
3
Merge onto US 167
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
South Vienna Street
4
Continue on US 167
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Quitman Highway
5
Continue on US 167; LA 147
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Street
6
Continue on US 167
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Hudson Avenue
7
Continue on US 167
22 mi
·
27 min
·
Winnfield Highway
8
Continue on US 84; US 167; LA 34
48 mi
·
58 min
·
East Lafayette Street
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 167
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 167
Toward I 49 South, US 167 South: Opelousas
10
Merge onto I 49; US 167; US 71 BYP
30 mi
·
30 min
·
Martin Luther King, Jr Highway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward LA 115: Bunkie
12
Turn left onto LA 115
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Macarthur Street
13
Continue on LA 115
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Highway 115 West
14
Continue on LA 115
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Macarthur Street
15
At end of road, turn left onto LA 115
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Lexington Avenue
16
Turn right onto LA 115
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Church Street
17
Turn right onto US 71; LA 29
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Southwest Main Street
18
Turn left onto LA 107
269 ft
·
7 sec
·
State Route 107
19
Continue on LA 107
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Lodge Lin Road
20
Turn left onto LA 107
5.0 mi
·
12 min
·
LA 107
21
At end of road, turn left onto LA 107
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 107
22
Continue on LA 107
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 107
23
Continue on LA 107
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 107
24
Turn left onto Barron Road
395 ft
·
17 sec
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Barron Road
25
Arrive at destination
Barron Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 76.8 miles from Ruston, LA, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.7 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 80 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 76.8 miles or 1h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Broussard, LA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Ruston, LA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ruston, LA
This is one driving day of about 153.6 miles and 3h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ruston, LA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on East Lafayette Street for about 47.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 76.8 mi from Ruston, LA · 1h 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
77 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
Arriving in Broussard, LA
The final approach into Broussard, LA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Broussard, LA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.20 one way
$46.39 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $25.46 | $50.93 |
| premium | $4.56 | $27.57 | $55.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.91 | $67.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 53.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.1 | 0 | $16.13 | $7.37 |
| Efficient EV | 38.4 | 0 | $13.44 | $6.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 61.4 | 0 | $21.50 | $9.83 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 kg (67% 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
Broussard, LA
Afternoon in Broussard on Tuesday
Local time
2:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
68°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
8 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
3h 23m 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 Ruston, LA to Broussard, LA covers 153.6 miles and takes about 3h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Lafayette Street, Martin Luther King, Jr Highway, Winnfield Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 76.8 miles from Ruston, LA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.20 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 23m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 167 / South Trenton Street): Navigation decision point; at 93.5 miles (US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 124.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Ruston, LA to Broussard, LA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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