How far is Russell, MA from Springfield, MA?

The driving distance from Russell, MA to Springfield, MA is about 21.7 miles (35 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.1 miles (24.3 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 EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.77 mi
00h 31m
Flight
15.09 mi
24.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.09 mi
Kilometers
24.29 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.77 mi
Kilometers
35.04 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 Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 6:31 AM EDT
Return by in Russell
Thu, Apr 23, 7:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Russell
2026-04-23T05:59
Arrive Springfield
Thu, Apr 23, 6:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

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 EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Russell
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Westfield
MA

A city in Hampden County, Massachusetts.

From Russell
8.9 mi
00h 15m
To Springfield
12.9 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Russell and Springfield.

  1. 1

    Start on Huntington Road

    20 m · 2 sec · Huntington Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Westfield Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Westfield Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Russell Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Russell Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Franklin Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Franklin Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    88 m · 16 sec · Elm Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Chapel Street

    785 ft · 29 sec · Chapel Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mechanic Street

    992 ft · 38 sec · Mechanic Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Springfield Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Springfield Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Westfield Street

    3.4 mi · 8 min · Westfield Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Boulevard

    1847 ft · 33 sec · South Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Park Street

    1262 ft · 23 sec · Park Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Park Avenue

    2292 ft · 37 sec · Park Avenue

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North End Bridge

    65 m · 3 sec · North End Bridge

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto North End Bridge

    1200 ft · 15 sec · North End Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on West Street

    867 ft · 11 sec · West Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Plainfield Street

    2397 ft · 38 sec · Plainfield Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Court Street

    71 m · 22 sec · Court Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto City Hall Place

    51 m · 7 sec · City Hall Place

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · City Hall Place

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
96.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Westfield Road
3.77 mi · 17%
Russell Road
3.56 mi · 16%
Westfield Street
3.42 mi · 16%
Main Street
2.69 mi · 12%
Springfield Road
1.07 mi · 5%
Franklin Street
0.85 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Westfield Road

Continue on Westfield Road

3.77 mi · 00h 06m

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
+6.6 mi
15.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westfield
00h 15m from Russell
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Russell and Partly Sunny near Springfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Russell to Springfield?

The road trip is about 21.7 miles (35 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?

Westfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Russell and 12.9 miles from Springfield.

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

The direct path is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.00 one way or $5.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Russell and Partly Sunny near Springfield.

Stop Ideas Near Westfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Westfield, 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 Westfield.

RAIL

Springfield Union Station

13 mi away
66 Lyman St.
RAIL

Union Station

24 mi away
170 Pleasant Street
RAIL

Windsor Locks

26 mi away
South Main St at Stanton Road
RAIL

Windsor station

32 mi away
41 Central St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Russell and Springfield. Straight-line distance: 15.09 mi (24.29 km).

Russell

#1 Russell

Town in the U.

Population1,787
Coordinates42.1898100, -72.8592600
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Springfield

#2 Springfield

The fourth most populous city in Massachusetts.

Population152,646
Coordinates42.1014800, -72.5898100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Huntington Road (-72.859207, 42.189831)
End: City Hall Place (-72.589701, 42.101579)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.77 gal
2.91 L · about $3.00
Round trip
$5.99
1.54 gal · 5.82 L
Estimated CO2
6.8 kg one way
Round trip: 13.7 kg / 30 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $3.00 $5.99
Mid-grade $4.40 $3.39 $6.77
Premium $4.80 $3.70 $7.39
Diesel $4.49 $3.46 $6.91

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 Massachusetts · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Russell and Springfield. The current time is 05:59:18.

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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.