Origin
Crofton, KY
Evening in Crofton on Friday
Local time
5:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crofton, KY to Oak Grove, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
30.6 mi
49 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crofton, KY
Tom Fisk
Oak Grove, KY
Skyler Ewing
Trip Overview
The drive from Crofton, KY to Oak Grove, KY covers 30.6 miles and takes about 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 169, I 24, Fort Campbell Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.6 miles on I 169. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.78 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 30.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 35m highway drive covering 30.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 169 and I 24. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.6 miles on I 169.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 169 is the longest continuous segment at about 21.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 169 and I 24. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near I 169.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 30.6 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (I 169): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 23 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 27.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 169
Merge onto I 169
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
23 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 24 East: Nashville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 24 East: Nashville
5
27.5 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward US 41 Alternate: Hopkinsville, Fort Campbell
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 41 Alternate: Hopkinsville, Fort Camp...
4
28 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
30.6 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
KY 911 / Thompsonville Lane
Turn left onto KY 911 / Thompsonville Lane
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Crofton, KY to Oak Grove, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Campbell along the way.
Fort Campbell
27.5 mi in
|
~30m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 169 | 21.6 mi | 23m |
| I 24 | 3.2 mi | 3m |
| Fort Campbell Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| East Princeton Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Crofton-Fruit Hill Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Thompsonville Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 169
— 21.6 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crofton, KY and Oak Grove, KY.
1
Start on KY 800
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Princeton Street
2
Continue on KY 800
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Crofton-Fruit Hill Road
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
4
Merge onto I 169
22 mi
·
23 min
·
I 169
5
Keep slight left at fork
1.3 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 24 East: Nashville
6
Merge onto I 24
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
I 24
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward US 41 Alternate: Hopkinsville, Fort Campbell
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
9
Turn straight onto US 41 Alternate
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Fort Campbell Boulevard
10
Turn left onto KY 911
108 ft
·
3 sec
·
Thompsonville Lane
11
Arrive at destination
KY 911
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.78 one way
$9.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.89 | $11.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.76 | $13.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 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 | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.68 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.28 | $1.96 |
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
Oak Grove, KY
Evening in Oak Grove on Friday
Local time
5:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
35m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Crofton, KY to Oak Grove, KY covers 30.6 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 169, I 24, Fort Campbell Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.3 miles from Crofton, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.78 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 30.6 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (I 169): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 23 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 27.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Crofton, KY to Oak Grove, KY, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Campbell along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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