Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
25m
Distance
19.9 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Adairville, KY
Vietnam Hidden Light
Old Volney, KY
Sami Aksu
Adairville, KY to Old Volney, KY is 19.9 miles and takes about 25m via Nashville Road and US 79, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region, connecting two points in Kentucky. Expect a straightforward drive with minimal mileage, making it an easy addition to a larger itinerary or a quick local excursion. You'll be covering a modest distance with a low fuel cost, so planning for extensive stops isn't necessary.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville Road | 9.4 mi | 10m |
| Clarksville Road | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| US 79 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| West 9th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Old Volney Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Gallatin Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Adairville, KY and Old Volney, KY.
Start on KY 591
Turn right onto US 431
Continue on US 431
Turn left onto US 79; US 431
Turn left onto US 79
Continue on US 79
Turn right onto KY 1309
Arrive at destination
4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto US 431 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 79; US 431
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto US 79 / West 9th Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto KY 1309 / West Old Volney Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.11 one way
$6.22 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.54 | $3.56 | $7.11 |
| premium | $4.97 | $3.89 | $7.79 |
| diesel | $6.12 | $4.80 | $9.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Adairville on Saturday
Local time
2:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Old Volney on Saturday
Local time
2:13 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Partly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is characterized as a turn-heavy local experience, with only 13% of the route on highways. You'll navigate primarily via Nashville Road and Clarksville Road before connecting to US 79. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 9.4 miles on Nashville Road. The road's personality leans towards a more intimate, less high-speed feel, requiring your attention for frequent directional changes rather than sustained cruising.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 431 / Main Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 431 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 10.1 miles (US 79; US 431): Navigation decision point; at 12.7 miles (US 79 / West 9th Street): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
186 ft
Total Descent
182 ft
Highest Point
676 ft
~11.4 mi in
Elevation Range
114 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Later in the drive, short detour
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Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-18:00
Fast_food
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Russellville, KY
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: 06:00-23:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Later in the drive, right off the route
Russellville, KY
Hours: Tu 10:30-13:04; We 10:30-13:00; Th 10:30...
Restaurant
Later in the drive, right off the route
Restaurant
Later in the drive, right off the route
Fast_food
Later in the drive, short detour
Russellville, KY
Cuisine: pizza
Hours: Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su...
Visit websiteFast_food
Later in the drive, short detour
Russellville, KY
Cuisine: ice_cream;burger
Visit websiteYes
Later in the drive, short detour
Memorial
Later in the drive, short detour
Motel
Later in the drive, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 19.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (13%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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