How far is Russell Springs, KY from Helm, KY?
The driving distance from Russell Springs, KY to Helm, KY is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
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Halfway Point
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City in and county seat of Russell County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Russell Springs and Helm.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Russell Springs and Helm.
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Start on Main Street
25 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Jamestown Street
1871 ft · 37 sec · Jamestown Street
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Continue on Lakeway Drive
661 ft · 13 sec · Lakeway Drive
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Continue on Lake Way
1 mi · 2 min · Lake Way
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Turn right
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Turn right
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
1 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 6 min
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Turn slight left onto Helms Landing Road
36 m · 9 sec · Helms Landing Road
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Turn left onto Helm Road
1976 ft · 1 min · Helm Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Helm Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Russell Springs and Helm.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
5.78 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Russell Springs and Mostly Sunny near Helm.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Russell Springs to Helm?
The road trip is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Jamestown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Russell Springs and 8 miles from Helm.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.11 one way or $4.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Russell Springs and Mostly Sunny near Helm.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Russell Springs and Helm. Straight-line distance: 11.64 mi (18.74 km).
#1 Russell Springs
City in Kentucky
| Population | 2,649 |
| Coordinates | 37.0561800, -85.0885700 |
| Altitude | 331 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Helm
Helm is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.8956200, -85.1527300 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| Country | United States |
End: Helm (-85.15273, 36.89562)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.38 | $4.76 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.61 | $5.21 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
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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