Current Date And Time In Ruston, United States
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
20:52:41 PDT
State: Louisiana
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 22,340
District: Lincoln Parish
Explore the interactive satellite map of Ruston, a city in Louisiana, United States, located in North America. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Ruston — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Ruston.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into North America • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for United States operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 32.5232° N | 92.6379° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 32.5232 | -92.6379 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 32° 31' 24" N | 92° 38' 17" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 32° 31.3923' N | 92° 38.2756' W |
| City | Ruston |
| State | Louisiana (State of Louisiana) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Lincoln Parish |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Founded | 1885-01-01 |
| Population | 22,340 |
| Area (km²) | 54.35 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 20.98 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 411.04 /km² |
| Elevation | 102 m / 335 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 32.5232, -92.6379 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Ruston to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Louisiana.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grambling | Louisiana | W | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Choudrant | Louisiana | E | 12 km | 7 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Simsboro | Louisiana | W | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| Dubach | Louisiana | N | 20 km | 12 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
| Calhoun | Louisiana | E | 26 km | 16 mi | ~26m | 🗺 View |
| Arcadia | Louisiana | W | 27 km | 17 mi | ~27m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Louisiana, the home state of Ruston, along with each city's aerial distance from New Orleans, Louisiana's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 29.9547° N | -90.0751° W | 18 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Baton Rouge | 30.4433° N | -91.1875° W | 14 m | 120 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Shreveport | 32.5252° N | -93.7502° W | 44 m | 451 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Metairie Terrace | 29.9785° N | -90.164° W | 1 m | 9 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Metairie | 29.9841° N | -90.1529° W | 1 m | 8 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lafayette | 30.2241° N | -92.0198° W | 11 m | 189 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lake Charles | 30.2131° N | -93.2044° W | 4 m | 302 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bossier City | 32.516° N | -93.7321° W | 53 m | 449 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kenner | 29.9941° N | -90.2417° W | 5 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Monroe | 32.5093° N | -92.1193° W | 23 m | 344 km | 🗺 View Map |
Monroe Regional Airport IATA: MLU 56 km (35 mi) from Ruston |
The exact GPS location of Ruston gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Louisiana. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Louisiana state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Ruston are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Ruston lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full United States map
Ruston sits within Louisiana, United States, in the North America region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Ruston for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Louisiana. › Browse every city in Louisiana
Coordinates for Ruston in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in United States. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Ruston are latitude 32.5232° and longitude -92.6379°. In directional format: 32.5232° N, 92.6379° W. These coordinates mark the center of Ruston in Louisiana and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Ruston is a city in Louisiana, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Lincoln Parish. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Ruston sits at: Latitude 32° 31' 24" N and Longitude 92° 38' 17" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Ruston has a population of approximately 22,340 people. This is roughly 0.495% of Louisiana's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Louisiana.
The interactive satellite map of Ruston is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 32.5232, -92.6379 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Ruston in Louisiana. For broader context, explore the Louisiana state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Ruston is Monroe Regional Airport (MLU), roughly 56 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Ruston is approximately 375 km (233 mi) from New Orleans, the capital of Louisiana, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Louisiana.
Ruston sits at an elevation of approximately 102 meters (335 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Louisiana.
The closest cities to Ruston include Grambling, Choudrant, Simsboro. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Ruston, sunrise is at 04:31 AM and sunset is at 05:58 PM, giving a day length of 13h 26m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Ruston's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Ruston is approximately 3,620 km (2,250 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 8,695 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Ruston — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories, roughly 2,349 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Ruston is approximately 954 km (593 mi) N of Washington, the national capital of United States, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
