Louisville to Russellville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

456.8 miles 735.2 km · straight line
567.9 miles actual route 914 km · driving distance
10h 32min estimated drive time
$55 - $67 estimated fuel cost
~1h 25min flight time
246° WSW bearing direction

How far is Louisville from Russellville?

The distance from Louisville to Russellville is 456.8 miles (735.2 km) as the crow flies. Russellville is located WSW of Louisville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 567.9 miles, taking about 10h 32min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 25min. Both are located in United States — Louisville in Kentucky and Russellville in Arkansas.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Louisville and Russellville. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Louisville to Russellville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 32min $55 - $67 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 25min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 38min $45–$85* Budget
Train ~10h 0min $68–$199* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Louisville & Russellville

Quick Facts

Louisville
38.25°N, 85.76°W
America/New_York
142m elevation
Russellville
35.28°N, 93.13°W
America/Chicago
106m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 152 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 38 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 54.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM