Origin
Russellville, KY
Late night in Russellville on Sunday
Local time
5:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Russellville, KY to Old Volney, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
9.1 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Russellville, KY
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Old Volney, KY
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Trip Overview
Russellville to Old Volney is 9.1 miles and takes about 13 minutes via Clarksville Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Kentucky's Southeast region, offering a straightforward local journey. You'll primarily navigate town streets and county roads, making it an easy excursion for anyone looking for a quick local transit. The minimal distance and duration mean you won't need extensive planning or overnight stays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Clarksville Road | 7.5 mi | 11m |
| West 9th Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West 4th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Old Volney Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| East 4th Street | <0.1 mi | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Clarksville Road
— 7.5 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Russellville, KY and Old Volney, KY.
1
Start on US 68 Business
27 ft
·
0 sec
·
East 4th Street
2
Turn right onto US 68 Business; KY 3519
129 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn left onto US 68 Business; KY 3519
458 ft
·
12 sec
·
West 4th Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto KY 3519
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Main Street
5
Turn right onto KY 3240
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West 9th Street
6
Continue on Clarksville Road
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Clarksville Road
7
Continue on US 79
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
West 9th Street
8
Continue on US 79
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Clarksville Road
9
Turn right onto KY 1309
105 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Old Volney Road
10
Arrive at destination
KY 1309
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 68 Business; KY 3519 / North Main Street
Turn right onto US 68 Business; KY 3519 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 68 Business; KY 3519 / West 4th Street
Turn left onto US 68 Business; KY 3519 / West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
KY 3519 / South Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto KY 3519 / South Main Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
KY 3240 / West 9th Street
Turn right onto KY 3240 / West 9th Street
Navigation decision point
3
9.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
KY 1309 / West Old Volney Road
Turn right onto KY 1309 / West Old Volney Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.42 one way
$2.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.56 | $3.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Old Volney, KY
Late night in Old Volney on Sunday
Local time
5:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
7 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
13m 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?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive' with a 0% highway share. Expect frequent turns and changes in direction as you navigate through local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.5 miles along Clarksville Road. As you transition from West 9th Street to South Main Street and eventually onto Clarksville Road, the drive maintains its local character, offering a consistent feel without extended periods of high-speed travel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.5 mi on Clarksville Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 68 Business; KY 3519 / North Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 5 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 68 Business; KY 3519 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 68 Business; KY 3519 / West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (KY 3519 / South Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 9.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.5 miles on Clarksville 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: near the start (US 68 Business; KY 3519 / North Main Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (US 68 Business; KY 3519 / West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (KY 3519 / South Main Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Old Volney, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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