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Trip from Oak Grove, 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

36m

Distance

31 mi

50 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 33m ★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 35m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Oak Grove, KY, KY

Oak Grove, KY

Skyler Ewing

Downtown Crofton, KY, KY

Crofton, KY

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

Oak Grove, KY to Crofton, KY is 31 miles and takes about 36 minutes via I 169, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Southeast region and entirely within Kentucky, making it a straightforward, single-day trip. With a highway-focused profile, you'll spend most of your time on well-maintained interstates. It's a simple connection, ideal for those looking for a quick hop between locations without extensive planning.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 169 21.8 mi 23m
I 24 4.1 mi 4m
Fort Campbell Boulevard 2.6 mi 4m
Crofton-Fruit Hill Road 0.6 mi 1m
East Princeton Street 0.6 mi 1m
Thompsonville Lane <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 169 — 21.8 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oak Grove, KY and Crofton, KY.

1

Start on KY 911

108 ft · 7 sec · Thompsonville Lane
2

Turn right onto US 41 Alternate

2.6 mi · 4 min · Fort Campbell Boulevard
3

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 57 sec
4

Merge onto I 24

4.1 mi · 4 min · I 24
5

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 42 sec
Exit 81 Toward I 169 North: Hopkinsville
6

Continue on I 169

22 mi · 23 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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 29.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 41 Alternate / Fort Campbell Boulevard

Turn right onto US 41 Alternate / Fort Campbell Boulevard

Navigation decision point

3
3.1 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 24

Merge onto I 24

Merge point - match speed before joining

5
7.2 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the exit toward I 169 North: Hopkinsville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 81 Toward I 169 North: Hopkinsville
5
29.5 mi into trip | ~33m in

Take the exit toward KY 800: Crofton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 23 Toward KY 800: Crofton
3
29.7 mi into trip | ~34m in | KY 800 / Crofton-Fruit Hill Road

Turn left onto KY 800 / Crofton-Fruit Hill Road

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.58 one way

$9.16 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $5.05 $10.11
premium $4.72 $5.76 $11.51
diesel $4.80 $5.85 $11.71

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 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 9.3 0 $3.26 $1.49
Efficient EV 7.8 0 $2.71 $1.24
EV Truck/SUV 12.4 0 $4.34 $1.98

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 5, 2026

Origin

Oak Grove, KY

Afternoon in Oak Grove on Sunday

Local time

12:44 PM

CDT

Current temp

89°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

WNW 5 mph 51% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 5:02PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 3:55PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Destination

Crofton, KY

Afternoon in Crofton on Sunday

Local time

12:44 PM

CDT

Current temp

88°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

WNW 5 mph 54% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 5:02PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 3:55PM 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

36m 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 route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 84% of the journey on interstates. You'll experience a largely uninterrupted drive on I 169 for a significant stretch of 21.8 miles. Expect a consistent pace characteristic of interstate travel, allowing for efficient progress. The road offers a straightforward driving experience, prioritizing speed and directness over scenic detours.

84% 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: 21.8 mi on I 169.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 169 and I 24. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 41 Alternate / Fort Campbell Boulevard.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Oak Grove, KY to Crofton, KY is easy. At 36m with 84% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 41 Alternate / Fort Campbell Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

683 ft 539 ft

Total Climb

216 ft

Total Descent

165 ft

Highest Point

683 ft

~22.1 mi in

Elevation Range

144 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Oak Grove, 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 36m. Total distance: 31 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (84%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 21.8 miles on I 169. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 5 rest areas or service plazas 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: near the start (US 41 Alternate / Fort Campbell Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (I 24): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

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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