Origin
Oregon, KY
Afternoon in Oregon on Friday
Local time
4:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oregon, KY to Russell Springs, KY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
71.7 mi
115 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oregon, KY
Stephen Leonardi
Russell Springs, KY
Vietnam Hidden Light
Trip Overview
The drive from Oregon, KY to Russell Springs, KY covers 71.7 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hustonville Road, Louisville Road, US 127 Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 45.3 miles on Hustonville Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.12 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hustonville Road | 45.3 mi | 51m |
| Louisville Road | 8.4 mi | 9m |
| US 127 Bypass | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| South Danville Bypass | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Danville Road | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| Harrodsburg Road | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Oregon Road | 2.1 mi | 8m |
| North Danville Byp | 2.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Hustonville Road
— 45.3 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oregon, KY and Russell Springs, KY.
1
Start on Oregon Road
2.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Oregon Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 127
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Louisville Road
3
Turn left onto US 127 Bypass
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
US 127 Bypass
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 127
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Danville Road
5
Continue on US 127
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Harrodsburg Road
6
Continue on US 127 Bypass
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Danville Byp
7
Continue on US 127 Bypass; US 150 Bypass
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Danville Bypass
8
Turn right onto US 127
45 mi
·
51 min
·
Hustonville Road
9
Turn right onto KY 80
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Steve Warriner Drive
10
Continue on KY 80; KY 379
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Steve Wariner Drive
11
Turn left onto KY 379
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
12
Arrive at destination
KY 379
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.8 miles from Oregon, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 71 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
2.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 127 / Louisville Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 127 / Louisville Road
Navigation decision point
3
15 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 127 / Danville Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 127 / Danville Road
Navigation decision point
4
25.1 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 127 / Hustonville Road
Turn right onto US 127 / Hustonville Road
Navigation decision point
3
70.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
KY 80 / Steve Warriner Drive
Turn right onto KY 80 / Steve Warriner Drive
Navigation decision point
3
71 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
|
KY 379 / Main Street
Turn left onto KY 379 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.12 one way
$22.23 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $12.19 | $24.38 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.91 | $27.82 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $15.81 | $31.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.53 | $3.44 |
| Efficient EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.27 | $2.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.7 | 0 | $10.04 | $4.59 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Russell Springs, KY
Afternoon in Russell Springs on Friday
Local time
3:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
91°F
Liberty, KY
36 mi in
Time zone
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 28m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
71.7 mi in 1h 28m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 45.3 mi on Hustonville Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in near US 127 / Louisville Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Oregon, KY to Russell Springs, KY is easy. At 1h 28m with 6% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (US 127 / Louisville Road): Navigation decision point; at 15 miles (US 127 / Danville Road): Navigation decision point; at 25.1 miles (US 127 / Hustonville Road): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,083 ft
533 ft
Total Climb
852 ft
Total Descent
303 ft
Highest Point
1,083 ft
~71.7 mi in
Elevation Range
549 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Oregon, KY
Full guide →Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It features rugged coastlines, dense forests, fun cities, mountains, canyons, steppes, and desert in the southeastern part of the state.
Arriving in Russell Springs, KY
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 71.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (6%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 45.3 miles on Hustonville Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (US 127 / Louisville Road): Navigation decision point; at 15 miles (US 127 / Danville Road): Navigation decision point; at 25.1 miles (US 127 / Hustonville Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Camp Nelson National Monument and Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Russell Springs, KY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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