How far is Russell, KY from Louisville, KY?
The driving distance from Russell, KY to Louisville, KY is about 191.2 miles (307.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 166.8 miles (268.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.
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 and the county seat of Clark County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Russell and Louisville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Russell and Louisville.
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Start on Gesling Road
609 ft · 29 sec · Gesling Road
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Turn straight onto Seaton Drive
1489 ft · 45 sec · Seaton Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Red Devil Lane
2562 ft · 1 min · Red Devil Lane
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Turn right onto Bellefonte Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Bellefonte Road
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Turn left onto Greenbo Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Greenbo Boulevard
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Continue on Argillite Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Argillite Road
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Continue on Argillite Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Argillite Road
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Take the ramp left
792 ft · 29 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Industrial Parkway
9.8 mi · 11 min · Industrial Parkway
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Keep slight right
1449 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
96.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 West, I 75 North: Louisville, Cincinnati
6.9 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Frankfort, Louisville
70.1 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 3rd Street, River Road, Downtown
1223 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on North 3rd Street
1839 ft · 40 sec · North 3rd Street
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Turn right onto West Jefferson Street
1181 ft · 44 sec · West Jefferson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Jefferson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Russell and Louisville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Industrial Parkway
Merge slight left
96.5 mi · 01h 44m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Russell and Mostly Sunny near Louisville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Russell to Louisville?
The road trip is about 191.2 miles (307.7 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?
Winchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.4 miles from Russell and 95.8 miles from Louisville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 166.8 miles (268.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.45 one way or $50.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Russell and Mostly Sunny near Louisville.
Stop Ideas Near Winchester
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 Winchester.
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Russell and Louisville. Straight-line distance: 166.81 mi (268.45 km).
#1 Russell
City in the U.
| Population | 3,207 |
| Coordinates | 38.5173000, -82.6976600 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Louisville
The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area.
| Population | 760,026 |
| Coordinates | 38.2542400, -85.7594100 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Jefferson Street (-85.759435, 38.254101)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 308 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
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 | $25.45 | $50.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $28.71 | $57.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $31.41 | $62.83 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $35.80 | $71.60 |
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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