How far is Nevada, KY from Russell Springs, KY?

The driving distance from Nevada, KY to Russell Springs, KY is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.19 mi
01h 12m
Flight
45.32 mi
72.93 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.32 mi
Kilometers
72.93 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.19 mi
Kilometers
93.64 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Russell Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 9:55 PM CDT
Return by in Nevada
Sat, Apr 18, 12:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nevada
2026-04-17T21:43
Arrive Russell Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 10:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:12 AM to 10:12 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nevada
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Liberty
KY

City in Kentucky, United States

From Nevada
29.1 mi
00h 36m
To Russell Springs
29.1 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Nevada and Russell Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Nevada and Russell Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on Bugg Road

    2 m · 3 sec · Bugg Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Perryville Road

    111 m · 6 sec · Perryville Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Quirks Run Road

    3.9 mi · 9 min · Quirks Run Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Perryville Road

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Perryville Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Danville Bypass

    3.2 mi · 4 min · South Danville Bypass

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Hustonville Road

    45.3 mi · 52 min · Hustonville Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Steve Warriner Drive

    1051 ft · 18 sec · Steve Warriner Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Steve Wariner Drive

    2105 ft · 36 sec · Steve Wariner Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nevada and Russell Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hustonville Road
45.3 mi · 78%
Perryville Road
4.53 mi · 8%
Quirks Run Road
3.87 mi · 7%
South Danville Bypass
3.21 mi · 6%
Main Street
0.64 mi · 1%
Steve Wariner Drive
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Hustonville Road

Turn right onto Hustonville Road

45.3 mi · 00h 52m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
45.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Liberty
00h 36m from Nevada
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Nevada and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Russell Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Nevada to Russell Springs?

The road trip is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km) and usually takes 01h 12m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Liberty is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Nevada and 29.1 miles from Russell Springs.

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

The direct path is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.73 one way or $15.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Nevada and Russell Springs, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Nevada and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Russell Springs.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nevada and Russell Springs. Straight-line distance: 45.32 mi (72.93 km).

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#1 Nevada

Nevada is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.6964600, -84.9096800
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Russell Springs

#2 Russell Springs

City in Kentucky

Population2,649
Coordinates37.0561800, -85.0885700
Altitude331
CountryUnited States
Start: Nevada (-84.90968, 37.69646)
End: Russell Springs (-85.08857, 37.05618)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.05 gal
7.77 L · about $7.73
Round trip
$15.46
4.1 gal · 15.54 L
Estimated CO2
18.2 kg one way
Round trip: 36.4 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $7.73 $15.46
Mid-grade $4.25 $8.72 $17.44
Premium $4.65 $9.54 $19.08
Diesel $5.30 $10.87 $21.75

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 Kentucky · Apr 18, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Nevada, KY and Russell Springs, KY. The current time in Nevada is 21:43:10, although it is 20:43:10 in Russell Springs.

Distance to Other Cities

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