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Trip from Fairview, KY to Crofton, KY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 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

Save up to 8 min
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.

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Downtown Fairview, KY, KY

Fairview, KY

Vietnam Hidden Light

Downtown Crofton, KY, KY

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 4

4 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

$3.56 one way

$7.12 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $3.93 $7.86
premium $4.72 $4.47 $8.95
diesel $4.80 $4.55 $9.10

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, 2026-07-13.

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.

Forecast as of Jul 11, 2026

Origin

Fairview, KY

Late night in Fairview on Monday

Local time

2:40 AM

CDT

Current temp

87°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

SW 9 mph 64% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 11 at 8:35AM EDT until July 11 at 8:45AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 11 at 6:42AM CDT until July 11 at 8:30AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Destination

Crofton, KY

Late night in Crofton on Monday

Local time

2:40 AM

CDT

Current temp

86°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

SW 8 mph 62% chance Live forecast

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 11 at 8:35AM EDT until July 11 at 8:45AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 11 at 6:42AM CDT until July 11 at 8:30AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

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

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.

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

699 ft 561 ft

Total Climb

213 ft

Total Descent

261 ft

Highest Point

699 ft

~17.2 mi in

Elevation Range

138 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Fairview, KY

Full guide →

Arriving in Crofton, KY

Full guide →

Founded 1873

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 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 — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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