Origin
Fairview, KY
Morning in Fairview on Sunday
Local time
11:10 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairview, KY to Crofton, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
24.1 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairview, KY
Vietnam Hidden Light
Crofton, KY
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Fairview, KY to Crofton, KY is 24.1 miles and takes about 29 minutes via I 169 and Russellville Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Southeast region and Kentucky, making it a straightforward, same-day journey. Expect a mixed drive that blends highway speeds with local road navigation. It's a quick trip, ideal if you're looking for an easy connection between these two points without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 169 | 12.9 mi | 13m |
| Russellville Road | 7.6 mi | 9m |
| Jefferson Davis Highway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| McLean Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Crofton-Fruit Hill Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Princeton Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 169
— 12.9 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairview, KY and Crofton, KY.
1
Start on Jefferson Davis Highway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Jefferson Davis Highway
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 68; KY 80
7.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Russellville Road
3
Continue on US 68; KY 80
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
McLean Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
5
Merge onto I 169
13 mi
·
13 min
·
I 169
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 23
Toward KY 800: Crofton
7
Turn left onto KY 800
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Crofton-Fruit Hill Road
8
Continue on KY 800
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Princeton Street
9
Arrive at destination
KY 800
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 22.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 68; KY 80 / Russellville Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 68; KY 80 / Russellville Road
Navigation decision point
3
9.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 169
Merge onto I 169
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
22.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward KY 800: Crofton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 23
Toward KY 800: Crofton
3
22.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
KY 800 / Crofton-Fruit Hill Road
Turn left onto KY 800 / Crofton-Fruit Hill Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.77 one way
$7.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.14 | $8.27 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.64 | $9.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Crofton, KY
Morning in Crofton on Sunday
Local time
11:10 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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
29m 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 features a substantial highway component, with 53% of the journey on interstates or major highways like I 169. You'll experience a longest stretch of 12.9 miles on I 169, offering a period of consistent, faster travel. The route then transitions to surface roads such as Russellville Road and Jefferson Davis Highway, introducing a more varied driving experience. This mix means you'll go from open highway cruising to navigating through local areas before reaching your destination.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.9 mi on I 169.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near US 68; KY 80 / Russellville Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fairview, KY to Crofton, KY is easy. At 29m with 53% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (US 68; KY 80 / Russellville Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles (I 169): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 22.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 24.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 12.9 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 1.2 miles (US 68; KY 80 / Russellville Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles (I 169): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 22.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Crofton, 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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