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Trip from LaFayette, 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 19, 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

Save up to 12 min
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.

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Downtown LaFayette, KY, KY

LaFayette, KY

Esteban Carriazo

Downtown Crofton, KY, KY

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.

Downtown Hopkinsville, KY, KY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hopkinsville, KY

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

Nortonville, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hopkinsville, KY

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 7

5 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

$4.80 one way

$9.60 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $5.30 $10.60
premium $4.72 $6.03 $12.07
diesel $4.80 $6.14 $12.27

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, 2026-07-13.

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.

Forecast as of Jul 4, 2026

Origin

LaFayette, KY

Morning in LaFayette on Sunday

Local time

10:29 AM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Partly Cloudy

0 mph 12% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 12:12AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 11:54PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY

Destination

Crofton, KY

Morning in Crofton on Sunday

Local time

10:29 AM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SSW 2 mph 20% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 12:12AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 11:54PM EDT by NWS Jackson 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 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

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 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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

704 ft 505 ft

Total Climb

241 ft

Total Descent

244 ft

Highest Point

704 ft

~25.5 mi in

Elevation Range

199 ft

About the Cities

Starting in LaFayette, KY

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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 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 — 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 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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