Origin
Crofton, KY
Morning in Crofton on Sunday
Local time
11:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crofton, KY to Hopkinsville, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
15.5 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crofton, KY
Tom Fisk
Hopkinsville, KY
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Trip Overview
Crofton, KY to Hopkinsville, KY is 15.5 miles and takes about 18 minutes via I 169, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a very short trip connecting two points within the Southeast region, specifically within Kentucky. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, making it a straightforward and quick transit. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick hop between towns, perhaps for a day trip or to connect to a longer journey. Consider this a simple drive with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 169 | 12.8 mi | 13m |
| East 9th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Princeton Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Crofton-Fruit Hill Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| McLean Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bethel Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 169
— 12.8 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crofton, KY and Hopkinsville, KY.
1
Start on KY 800
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Princeton Street
2
Continue on KY 800
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Crofton-Fruit Hill Road
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
4
Merge onto I 169
13 mi
·
13 min
·
I 169
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 9
Toward US 68, KY 80
6
Keep slight right at fork
184 ft
·
4 sec
Exit 9
Toward US 68, KY 80
7
Turn straight onto US 68; KY 80
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
McLean Avenue
8
Turn right onto US 41; KY 109
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East 9th Street
9
Turn left onto Bethel Street
301 ft
·
13 sec
·
Bethel Street
10
Arrive at destination
Bethel Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 15.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 169
Merge onto I 169
Merge point - match speed before joining
6
14.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward US 68, KY 80
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 9
Toward US 68, KY 80
8
14.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 68, KY 80
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 9
Toward US 68, KY 80
3
14.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
US 41; KY 109 / East 9th Street
Turn right onto US 41; KY 109 / East 9th Street
Navigation decision point
4
15.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Bethel Street
Turn left onto Bethel Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.42 one way
$4.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.66 | $5.32 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.98 | $5.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Hopkinsville, KY
Morning in Hopkinsville on Sunday
Local time
11:12 AM
CDT
Current temp
54°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
18m 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 drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 82% of the journey on interstate roads like I 169. You'll experience a consistent pace for the longest stretch of 12.8 miles on I 169, offering a smooth, uninterrupted drive. The transition from I 169 to East 9th Street and then East Princeton Street in Hopkinsville will introduce you to local road conditions for the final leg. Expect a largely predictable driving experience, characterized by efficient travel for the majority of the trip.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.8 mi on I 169.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 169 and East 9th Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near I 169.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 18m 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: at 1.4 miles (I 169): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 14.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Arriving in Hopkinsville, KY
Full guide →Hopkinsville , often nicknamed "Hoptown" by locals, is a town located in Kentucky's Western Waterlands.
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 18m. Total distance: 15.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.8 miles on I 169. 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 1.4 miles (I 169): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 14.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hopkinsville, 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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