How far is Russellville, KY from Lexington, KY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Russellville and Lexington is 154.02 miles (247.87 km).
Flight distance from Russellville, KY to Lexington, KY is 154.02 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 22 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 20 minutes to travel from Russellville to Lexington with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Russellville, Kentucky to Lexington, Kentucky is: 187.74 miles (302.14 km) by car.
Driving from Russellville to Lexington will take approximately 02 hours 56 minutes.
#1 Russellville
City in Kentucky, USA
| Population | 7167 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°50'43"N 86°53'14"W |
| Latitude | 36.8453200 |
| Longitude | -86.8872200 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lexington
The second most populous city in Kentucky. It is located in central Kentucky. Lexington is known for its horse racing, its many colleges and universities, and its many attractions, such as the Kentucky Horse Park and the University of Kentucky.
| Population | 225366 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°59'19"N 84°28'40"W |
| Latitude | 37.9886900 |
| Longitude | -84.4777200 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Lexington: Coldstream Drive (-84.477478,37.988621)
Estimated Travel Time Between Russellville and Lexington
The distance between Russellville and Lexington is 302 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 21 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Russellville, KY and Lexington, KY. The current time in Russellville is 07:20:31, although it is 08:20:31 in Lexington.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 15 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 41 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 45 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 07 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 40 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 30 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 20 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 25.08 liters (6.62 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Russellville and Lexington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Russellville to Lexington is $21.14 (diesel $27.86).
Kentucky gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.19 | $3.67 | $4.07 | $4.21 |
| Total | $21.14 | $24.33 | $26.94 | $27.86 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Kentucky ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.191 (Diesel $4.206) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Russellville and Lexington (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
