How far is Morrilton, AR from Russellville, AR?

The driving distance from Morrilton, AR to Russellville, AR is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.59 mi
00h 31m
Flight
23.7 mi
38.14 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.7 mi
Kilometers
38.14 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.59 mi
Kilometers
44.4 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Russellville
Thu, Oct 15, 7:02 PM CDT
Return by in Morrilton
Thu, Oct 15, 7:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morrilton
2026-10-15T18:30
Arrive Russellville
Thu, Oct 15, 7:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Morrilton
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Atkins
AR

City in Arkansas

From Morrilton
13.5 mi
00h 15m
To Russellville
14.1 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Morrilton and Russellville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Morrilton and Russellville.

  1. 1

    Start on South Moose Street

    18 m · 8 sec · South Moose Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Church Street

    108 m · 16 sec · East Church Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Division Street

    2564 ft · 57 sec · South Division Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Oak Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Oak Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 95

    112 m · 7 sec · State Highway 95

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    1519 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    21.8 mi · 22 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 331, US 64

    1573 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    2320 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Arkansas Avenue

    32 m · 3 sec · North Arkansas Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Arkansas Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morrilton and Russellville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 95
22.1 mi · 80%
East Main Street
2.26 mi · 8%
North Oak Street
1.22 mi · 4%
South Division Street
0.49 mi · 2%
AR 331
0.3 mi · 1%
East Church Street
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 95

Merge slight left

21.8 mi · 00h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
23.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atkins
00h 15m from Morrilton
Leave By
7:26 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Morrilton and Sunny near Russellville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Morrilton to Russellville?

The road trip is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Atkins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.5 miles from Morrilton and 14.1 miles from Russellville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.83 one way or $7.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Morrilton and Sunny near Russellville.

Stop Ideas Near Atkins

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Atkins, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Atkins.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

81 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

99 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morrilton and Russellville. Straight-line distance: 23.7 mi (38.14 km).

Morrilton

#1 Morrilton

City in Arkansas, USA

Population6,679
Coordinates35.1509200, -92.7440500
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Russellville

#2 Russellville

City in Arkansas

Population29,364
Coordinates35.2784200, -93.1337900
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Start: South Moose Street (-92.744133, 35.150932)
End: North Arkansas Avenue (-93.133718, 35.278419)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.69 L · about $3.83
Round trip
$7.66
1.94 gal · 7.38 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $3.83 $7.66
Mid-grade $4.44 $4.31 $8.62
Premium $4.83 $4.68 $9.36
Diesel $5.92 $5.74 $11.48

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arkansas · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Morrilton and Russellville. The current time is 18:30:47.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.