Ruda [ˈruda] is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Widawa, within Łask County, Łódź Voivodeship, in central Poland. It lies approximately 6 kilometres (4 mi) south-east of Widawa, 21 km (13 mi) south-west of Łask, and 52 km (32 mi) south-west of the regional capital Łódź.