How far is Russell Springs, KY from Oklahoma, KY?
The driving distance from Russell Springs, KY to Oklahoma, KY is about 158.1 miles (254.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.8 miles (171.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
County seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Russell Springs and Oklahoma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Russell Springs and Oklahoma.
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Start on Main Street
970 ft · 20 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Maple Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Maple Street
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Turn right
159 m · 7 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Cumberland Parkway West
2114 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cumberland Parkway
12.9 mi · 14 min · Cumberland Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 55: Columbia
1495 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on KY 55: Columbia
35 m · 2 sec
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Turn right onto Jamestown Street
745 ft · 14 sec · Jamestown Street
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Continue on Jamestown Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Jamestown Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Public Square
11 m · 1 sec · Campbellsville Street
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Exit the rotary onto Campbellsville Street
2465 ft · 44 sec · Campbellsville Street
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Continue on Campbellsville Road
7.3 mi · 9 min · Campbellsville Road
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Continue on New Columbia Road
10.3 mi · 12 min · New Columbia Road
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Continue on Campbellsville Bypass
1.2 mi · 2 min · Campbellsville Bypass
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Continue on Hodgenville Road
12.3 mi · 14 min · Hodgenville Road
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Continue on Campbellsville Road
13.4 mi · 15 min · Campbellsville Road
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Turn left onto Lincoln Parkway
12 mi · 14 min · Lincoln Parkway
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Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
29.8 mi · 32 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 259: Leitchfield, Brownsville
1619 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.5 km · 1 min · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward Public Square
101 m · 11 sec · Public Square
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Exit the roundabout onto Public Square
24 m · 2 sec · Public Square
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Turn slight right onto West Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Owensboro Road
16.1 mi · 22 min · Owensboro Road
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Continue on Fordsville Road
13.3 mi · 23 min · Fordsville Road
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Continue straight
8.8 mi · 16 min
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Continue on Main Cross Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · Main Cross Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Russell Springs and Oklahoma.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Western Kentucky Parkway
Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
29.8 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Russell Springs and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oklahoma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Russell Springs to Oklahoma?
The road trip is about 158.1 miles (254.5 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?
Elizabethtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.1 miles from Russell Springs and 86 miles from Oklahoma.
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 51.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:22 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.29 one way or $44.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Russell Springs and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Oklahoma.
Stop Ideas Near Elizabethtown
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 Elizabethtown.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Russell Springs and Oklahoma. Straight-line distance: 106.76 mi (171.82 km).
#1 Russell Springs
City in Kentucky
| Population | 2,649 |
| Coordinates | 37.0561800, -85.0885700 |
| Altitude | 331 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oklahoma
Oklahoma is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.6617200, -86.8772100 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| Country | United States |
End: KY 764 (-86.877254, 37.66173)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 254 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $4.00 | $22.29 | $44.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $25.44 | $50.89 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $27.89 | $55.78 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $34.13 | $68.27 |
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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