How far is Russellville, KY from Old Volney, KY?

The driving distance from Russellville, KY to Old Volney, KY is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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
9.09 mi
00h 13m
Flight
8.49 mi
13.67 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.49 mi
Kilometers
13.67 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
9.09 mi
Kilometers
14.63 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Old Volney
Fri, May 1, 6:58 AM CDT
Return by in Russellville
Fri, May 1, 7:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Russellville
2026-05-01T06:45
Arrive Old Volney
Fri, May 1, 6:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
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

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.

Mid-route stop
Ferguson
KY

City in Kentucky, USA

From Russellville
4.5 mi
00h 06m
To Old Volney
4.5 mi
00h 06m

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
66°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Russellville and Old Volney.

  1. 1

    Start on East 4th Street

    8 m · 1 sec · East 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    39 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West 4th Street

    140 m · 12 sec · West 4th Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    1615 ft · 29 sec · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West 9th Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · West 9th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Clarksville Road

    2287 ft · 41 sec · Clarksville Road

  7. 7

    Continue on West 9th Street

    762 ft · 15 sec · West 9th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Clarksville Road

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Clarksville Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Old Volney Road

    32 m · 3 sec · West Old Volney Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Old Volney Road

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
109.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Clarksville Road
7.51 mi · 83%
West 9th Street
1.14 mi · 12%
South Main Street
0.31 mi · 3%
West 4th Street
0.09 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.02 mi
West Old Volney Road
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Clarksville Road

Continue on Clarksville Road

7.08 mi · 00h 11m

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 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.6 mi
8.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ferguson
00h 06m from Russellville
Leave By
8:02 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Russellville and Partly Sunny near Old Volney.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Russellville to Old Volney?

The road trip is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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 4.5 miles from Russellville and 4.5 miles from Old Volney.

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

The direct path is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 $1.21 one way or $2.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Old Volney. Straight-line distance: 8.49 mi (13.67 km).

Russellville

#1 Russellville

City in Kentucky, USA

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

Old Volney is a place in Kentucky, United States.

Population0
Coordinates36.7742100, -87.0125000
Altitude185
CountryUnited States
Start: Russellville (-86.88722, 36.84532)
End: Old Volney (-87.0125, 36.77421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.32 gal
1.21 L · about $1.21
Round trip
$2.41
0.64 gal · 2.42 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.7 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $1.21 $2.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $1.36 $2.72
Premium $4.65 $1.49 $2.98
Diesel $5.30 $1.70 $3.39

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 Old Volney. The current time is 06:45:01.

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.