How far is Russellville, KY from Auburn, KY?

The driving distance from Russellville, KY to Auburn, KY is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.77 mi
00h 14m
Flight
9.87 mi
15.88 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.87 mi
Kilometers
15.88 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.77 mi
Kilometers
17.33 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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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 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Fri, May 1, 8:14 AM CDT
Return by in Russellville
Fri, May 1, 8:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Russellville
2026-05-01T07:59
Arrive Auburn
Fri, May 1, 8:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Russellville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ferguson
KY

City in Kentucky, USA

From Russellville
5.3 mi
00h 07m
To Auburn
5.4 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Russellville and Auburn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Russellville and Auburn.

  1. 1

    Start on East 4th Street

    3170 ft · 54 sec · East 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    114 m · 6 sec · Franklin Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Franklin Road

    1133 ft · 19 sec · Franklin Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Franklin Street

    765 ft · 13 sec · Franklin Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Bowling Green Road

    2964 ft · 52 sec · Bowling Green Road

  6. 6

    Continue on East Jefferson Davis Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · East Jefferson Davis Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Bowling Green Road

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Bowling Green Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Bowling Green Road

    807 ft · 16 sec · Bowling Green Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Echo Valley Road

    1894 ft · 38 sec · Echo Valley Road

  10. 10

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Pearl Street

    106 m · 15 sec · Pearl Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pearl Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Russellville and Auburn.

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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
111.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bowling Green Road
4.89 mi · 45%
East Jefferson Davis Highway
3.19 mi · 30%
West Main Street
1.23 mi · 11%
East 4th Street
0.6 mi · 6%
Echo Valley Road
0.36 mi · 3%
Franklin Street
0.22 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Bowling Green Road

Continue on Bowling Green Road

4.18 mi · 00h 05m

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 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
9.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ferguson
00h 07m from Russellville
Leave By
8:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Russellville and Partly Sunny near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Russellville to Auburn?

The road trip is about 10.7 miles (17.3 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?

Ferguson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Russellville and 5.4 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 9.9 miles (15.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 8:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.43 one way or $2.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Russellville and Partly Sunny near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Ferguson

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

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

BUS

Clarksville, TN

44 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Nashville, TN

72 mi away
705 5th Avenue South
BUS

Madisonville, KY

81 mi away
4765 Hanson Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Russellville and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 9.87 mi (15.88 km).

Russellville

#1 Russellville

City in Kentucky, USA

Population7,167
Coordinates36.8453200, -86.8872200
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
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#2 Auburn

City in Kentucky

Population1,404
Coordinates36.8642100, -86.7102700
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Russellville (-86.88722, 36.84532)
End: Auburn (-86.71027, 36.86421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.38 gal
1.44 L · about $1.43
Round trip
$2.87
0.76 gal · 2.88 L
Estimated CO2
3.4 kg one way
Round trip: 6.8 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.43 $2.87
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.62 $3.23
Premium $4.65 $1.77 $3.54
Diesel $5.30 $2.02 $4.03

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 Kentucky · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Russellville and Auburn. The current time is 07:59:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.