Origin
LaFayette, KY
Late night in LaFayette on Tuesday
Local time
3:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from LaFayette, KY to Crofton, KY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
32.5 mi
52 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
LaFayette, KY
Esteban Carriazo
Crofton, KY
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
LaFayette, KY to Crofton, KY is 32.5 miles and takes about 47 minutes via I-169 and local roads, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward trip entirely within Kentucky's Southeast region. You'll primarily use interstate for a good portion of the drive, making it a quick hop between these two communities. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a day trip or as a segment of a larger journey, offering a simple connection with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 169 | 16.7 mi | 17m |
| Lafayette Road | 11.6 mi | 20m |
| Lovers Lane | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Boddie Road | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| Crofton-Fruit Hill Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Princeton Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 169
— 16.7 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between LaFayette, KY and Crofton, KY.
1
Start on Boddie Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Boddie Road
2
Turn right onto KY 107
12 mi
·
20 min
·
Lafayette Road
3
Turn right onto Lovers Lane
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lovers Lane
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
6
Merge onto I 169
17 mi
·
17 min
·
I 169
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 23
Toward KY 800: Crofton
8
Turn left onto KY 800
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Crofton-Fruit Hill Road
9
Continue on KY 800
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Princeton Street
10
Arrive at destination
KY 800
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.2 miles from LaFayette, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 30.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
KY 107 / Lafayette Road
Turn right onto KY 107 / Lafayette Road
Navigation decision point
3
12.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Lovers Lane
Turn right onto Lovers Lane
Navigation decision point
3
13.7 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
14 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
30.9 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward KY 800: Crofton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 23
Toward KY 800: Crofton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.08 one way
$10.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.58 | $11.16 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.25 | $12.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.41 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Late night in Crofton on Tuesday
Local time
3:46 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
18 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
47m 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 offers a mixed experience, with 52% of the journey on highways, primarily I-169. You'll encounter a 16.7-mile stretch on I-169 without needing to exit, providing a period of consistent, faster travel. The profile is described as a 'Mixed drive,' suggesting that after the highway portion, you'll transition to local roads like Lafayette Road and Lovers Lane as you approach your destination. Expect a blend of efficient interstate cruising and the more intimate feel of rural two-lane roads.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.7 mi on I 169.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near KY 107 / Lafayette Road.
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 47m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (KY 107 / Lafayette Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.4 miles (Lovers Lane): Navigation decision point; at 13.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 32.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.7 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 0.9 miles (KY 107 / Lafayette Road): Navigation decision point; at 12.4 miles (Lovers Lane): Navigation decision point; at 13.7 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes — Fort Donelson National Battlefield. 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 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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