Origin
Sinking Fork, KY
Late night in Sinking Fork on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
CDT
Current temp
83°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sinking Fork, 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
26m
Distance
21.2 mi
34 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crofton, KY
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Sinking Fork to Crofton is 21.2 miles and takes about 26 minutes via I 169 and Princeton Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Kentucky, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. You'll find it's a straightforward drive, mostly on highways, making it a quick connection between two points. It’s a good option if you’re looking for an easy transit between these two locations without a lot of fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 169 | 10.7 mi | 11m |
| Princeton Road | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| Hopkinsville Bypass | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| West Bypass Road | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| Crofton-Fruit Hill Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Princeton Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Eagle Way | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| J C Kelly Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 169
— 10.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sinking Fork, KY and Crofton, KY.
1
Start on J C Kelly Road
130 ft
·
8 sec
·
J C Kelly Road
2
Turn left onto KY 91
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Princeton Road
3
Turn left onto KY 1682
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Hopkinsville Bypass
4
Continue on KY 1682
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
·
Eagle Way
5
Continue on KY 1682
0.8 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Bypass Road
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
7
Merge onto I 169
11 mi
·
11 min
·
I 169
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 23
Toward KY 800: Crofton
9
Turn left onto KY 800
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Crofton-Fruit Hill Road
10
Continue on KY 800
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Princeton Street
11
Arrive at destination
KY 800
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 20 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
KY 91 / Princeton Road
Turn left onto KY 91 / Princeton Road
Navigation decision point
3
8.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
3
9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 169
Merge onto I 169
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
19.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward KY 800: Crofton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 23
Toward KY 800: Crofton
3
20 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
KY 800 / Crofton-Fruit Hill Road
Turn left onto KY 800 / Crofton-Fruit Hill Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.31 one way
$6.63 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.64 | $7.28 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.08 | $8.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
5:17 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
7 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
26m 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 route is about 50% highway, with the longest stretch of continuous highway driving being 10.7 miles on I 169. After that, you'll transition to surface roads like Princeton Road and Hopkinsville Bypass. Expect a mix of faster highway cruising and more typical surface street driving as you approach your destination. The highway segment offers a chance to cover ground efficiently before you encounter more local traffic.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.7 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 early in the drive near KY 91 / Princeton 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 26m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (KY 91 / Princeton Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 9 miles (I 169): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
663 ft
500 ft
Total Climb
250 ft
Total Descent
208 ft
Highest Point
663 ft
~13.6 mi in
Elevation Range
163 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 21.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.7 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: near the start (KY 91 / Princeton Road): Navigation decision point; at 8.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 9 miles (I 169): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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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