How far is Oklahoma, KY from Russell Springs, KY?
The driving distance from Oklahoma, KY to Russell Springs, KY is about 151.1 miles (243.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.8 miles (171.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 03h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Warren County, Kentucky, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oklahoma and Russell Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oklahoma and Russell Springs.
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Start on the route
10.2 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto Pleasant Ridge Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Ridge Road
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Turn straight onto US Highway 231 N
10.2 mi · 15 min · US Highway 231 N
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Continue on North Main Street
1283 ft · 42 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Union Street
928 ft · 21 sec · East Union Street
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Turn right onto Clay Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Clay Street
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Turn left
2730 ft · 42 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward I-165 South
2120 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
39.8 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right
826 ft · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Morgantown Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Morgantown Road
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Turn left onto Old Morgantown Road
1 mi · 3 min · Old Morgantown Road
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Turn left onto University Boulevard
110 m · 9 sec · University Boulevard
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Continue on Kentucky Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Kentucky Street
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Continue on Louisville Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Louisville Road
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Turn right
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
14.5 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Somerset, Glasgow
2467 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
61.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · Cumberland Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 127: Jamestown, Russell Springs
1751 ft · 30 sec
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Merge left
1812 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Maple Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Maple Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
970 ft · 20 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Oklahoma and Russell Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Cumberland Parkway
Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
61.8 mi · 01h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oklahoma and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Russell Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oklahoma to Russell Springs?
The road trip is about 151.1 miles (243.2 km) and usually takes 03h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Oakland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.5 miles from Oklahoma and 75.6 miles from Russell Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.8 miles (171.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.3 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.29 one way or $42.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Oklahoma and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Russell Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Oakland
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 Oakland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oklahoma and Russell Springs. Straight-line distance: 106.76 mi (171.82 km).
#1 Oklahoma
Oklahoma is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.6617200, -86.8772100 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Russell Springs
City in Kentucky
| Population | 2,649 |
| Coordinates | 37.0561800, -85.0885700 |
| Altitude | 331 |
| Country | United States |
End: Russell Springs (-85.08857, 37.05618)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.00 | $21.29 | $42.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $24.30 | $48.61 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $26.64 | $53.28 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $32.60 | $65.21 |
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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