How far is Russellville, AR from Lowell, AR?

The driving distance from Russellville, AR to Lowell, AR is about 129.6 miles (208.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.6 miles (141 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
129.55 mi
02h 16m
Flight
87.64 mi
141.04 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.64 mi
Kilometers
141.04 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.55 mi
Kilometers
208.49 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lowell
Thu, Oct 15, 4:45 PM CDT
Return by in Russellville
Thu, Oct 15, 7:02 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Russellville
2026-10-15T14:28
Arrive Lowell
Thu, Oct 15, 4:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:56 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Russellville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Dyer
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Russellville
64.7 mi
01h 08m
To Lowell
64.8 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 11:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 10:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Arkansas Avenue

    32 m · 7 sec · North Arkansas Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mission Road

    1316 ft · 22 sec · Mission Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Lakewood Drive

    112 m · 10 sec · Lakewood Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I-40

    1585 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    11.4 mi · 12 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1620 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    57 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Monroe Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Monroe Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Jackson Street

    152 m · 22 sec · Jackson Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-40
65.1 mi · 50%
I 49 North
58.4 mi · 45%
West Main Street
4.6 mi · 4%
West Monroe Avenue
0.96 mi · 1%
Mission Road
0.25 mi
Jackson Street
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

I-40

Merge slight left

64.8 mi · 01h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42 mi
87.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dyer
01h 08m from Russellville
Leave By
1:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Russellville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lowell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 129.6 miles (208.5 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Dyer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.7 miles from Russellville and 64.8 miles from Lowell.

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

The direct path is about 87.6 miles (141 km), while the road route adds roughly 42 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 1:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.04 one way or $36.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Russellville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lowell.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Russellville and Lowell. Straight-line distance: 87.64 mi (141.04 km).

Russellville

#1 Russellville

City in Arkansas

Population29,364
Coordinates35.2784200, -93.1337900
Altitude106
CountryUnited States
Lowell

#2 Lowell

City in Benton Count, Arkansas, United States

Population9,876
Coordinates36.2553500, -94.1307600
Altitude409
CountryUnited States
Start: Russellville (-93.13379, 35.27842)
End: Lowell (-94.13076, 36.25535)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.57 gal
17.3 L · about $18.04
Round trip
$36.08
9.14 gal · 34.6 L
Estimated CO2
40.6 kg one way
Round trip: 81.2 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $18.04 $36.08
Mid-grade $4.44 $20.30 $40.59
Premium $4.83 $22.05 $44.10
Diesel $5.92 $27.05 $54.09

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 Arkansas · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Russellville and Lowell. The current time is 14:28:52.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.