How far is Russellville, KY from Elkton, KY?
The driving distance from Russellville, KY to Elkton, KY is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Russellville and Elkton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Russellville and Elkton.
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Start on East 4th Street
8 m · 1 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
39 m · 6 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West 4th Street
69 m · 6 sec · West 4th Street
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Continue on West 4th Street
1391 ft · 24 sec · West 4th Street
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Continue on Hopkinsville Road
7.9 mi · 10 min · Hopkinsville Road
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Williams Hill Road
1038 ft · 21 sec · Williams Hill Road
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Continue on East Jefferson Davis Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Jefferson Davis Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
2486 ft · 52 sec · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Public Square
47 m · 5 sec · North Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto North Main Street
31 m · 2 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Russellville and Elkton.
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.
Hopkinsville Road
Continue on Hopkinsville Road
7.94 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Russellville and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Elkton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Russellville to Elkton?
The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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 7.8 miles from Russellville and 7.9 miles from Elkton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15 miles (24.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 7:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.07 one way or $4.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Russellville and Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Elkton.
Stop Ideas Near Ferguson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Russellville and Elkton. Straight-line distance: 14.96 mi (24.08 km).
#1 Russellville
City in Kentucky, USA
| Population | 7,167 |
| Coordinates | 36.8453200, -86.8872200 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elkton
Human settlement in Todd County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 2,157 |
| Coordinates | 36.8100400, -87.1541700 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Main Street (-87.15398, 36.810003)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 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 18m |
| 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 | $2.07 | $4.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $2.92 | $5.83 |
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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