How far is Hopkinsville, KY from Russell, KY?
The driving distance from Hopkinsville, KY to Russell, KY is about 328.6 miles (528.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 285.8 miles (460 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 09m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Nelson County, Kentucky, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hopkinsville and Russell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hopkinsville and Russell.
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Start on Bethel Street
92 m · 17 sec · Bethel Street
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Turn right onto West 9th Street
1 km · 1 min · West 9th Street
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Turn left onto McLean Avenue
2451 ft · 45 sec · McLean Avenue
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Take the ramp left
816 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
24.4 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown
2592 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
98.2 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
1955 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
3052 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown
3252 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
70.7 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Frankfort
571 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Lexington Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Versailles Road
4.6 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road
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Take the exit straight toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road
2735 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Circle Road
5.7 mi · 8 min · New Circle Road
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Turn left onto North Broadway
1 mi · 2 min · North Broadway
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Turn left onto I 75 South, I 64 East: Knoxville, Ashland
2515 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
16.6 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left
81 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 67: Wurtland, Greenup
1.4 km · 2 min
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Continue on Industrial Parkway
9.5 mi · 11 min · Industrial Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
843 ft · 26 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Argillite Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Argillite Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Argillite Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Argillite Road
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Continue on Greenbo Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Greenbo Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bellefonte Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Bellefonte Road
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Turn left onto Red Devil Lane
2562 ft · 1 min · Red Devil Lane
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Turn right onto Seaton Drive
1489 ft · 41 sec · Seaton Drive
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Turn slight right onto Gesling Road
609 ft · 27 sec · Gesling Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gesling Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hopkinsville and Russell.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Western Kentucky Parkway
Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway
98.2 mi · 01h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hopkinsville and Mostly Sunny near Russell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hopkinsville to Russell?
The road trip is about 328.6 miles (528.9 km) and usually takes 06h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bloomfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.1 miles from Hopkinsville and 164.5 miles from Russell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 285.8 miles (460 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.74 one way or $87.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hopkinsville and Russell, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hopkinsville and Mostly Sunny near Russell.
Stop Ideas Near Bloomfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bloomfield.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hopkinsville and Russell. Straight-line distance: 285.8 mi (459.95 km).
#1 Hopkinsville
City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 30,899 |
| Coordinates | 36.8656100, -87.4911700 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Russell
City in the U.
| Population | 3,207 |
| Coordinates | 38.5173000, -82.6976600 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
End: Russell (-82.69766, 38.5173)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 529 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $43.74 | $87.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $49.33 | $98.67 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $53.99 | $107.97 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $61.53 | $123.05 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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