Origin
Fairview, KY
Morning in Fairview on Saturday
Local time
10:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairview, KY to Crofton, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
29m
Distance
24.1 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairview, KY
Vietnam Hidden Light
Crofton, KY
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Fairview, KY to Crofton, KY is 24.1 miles and takes about 29 minutes via I 169 and Russellville Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within the Southeast region and Kentucky, making it a straightforward, same-day journey. Expect a mixed drive that blends highway speeds with local road navigation. It's a quick trip, ideal if you're looking for an easy connection between these two points without a significant time commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 24.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This drive features a substantial highway component, with 53% of the journey on interstates or major highways like I 169. You'll experience a longest stretch of 12.9 miles on I 169, offering a period of consistent, faster travel. The route then transitions to surface roads such as Russellville Road and Jefferson Davis Highway, introducing a more varied driving experience. This mix means you'll go from open highway cruising to navigating through local areas before reaching your destination.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 9 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 12.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near US 68; KY 80 / Russellville Road.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fairview, KY to Crofton, KY is easy. At 29m with 53% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (US 68; KY 80 / Russellville Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles (I 169): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 22.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 68; KY 80 / Russellville Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 68; KY 80 / Russellville Road
Navigation decision point
3
9.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 169
Merge onto I 169
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
22.6 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward KY 800: Crofton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 23
Toward KY 800: Crofton
3
22.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
KY 800 / Crofton-Fruit Hill Road
Turn left onto KY 800 / Crofton-Fruit Hill Road
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 169 | 12.9 mi | 13m |
| Russellville Road | 7.6 mi | 9m |
| Jefferson Davis Highway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| McLean Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Crofton-Fruit Hill Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Princeton Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 169
— 12.9 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairview, KY and Crofton, KY.
1
Start on Jefferson Davis Highway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Jefferson Davis Highway
2
At end of road, turn left onto US 68; KY 80
7.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Russellville Road
3
Continue on US 68; KY 80
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
McLean Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
5
Merge onto I 169
13 mi
·
13 min
·
I 169
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 23
Toward KY 800: Crofton
7
Turn left onto KY 800
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Crofton-Fruit Hill Road
8
Continue on KY 800
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Princeton Street
9
Arrive at destination
KY 800
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.77 one way
$7.54 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $4.14 | $8.27 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.64 | $9.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Morning in Crofton on Saturday
Local time
10:08 AM
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
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
29m 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 Fairview, KY to Crofton, KY covers 24.1 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 169, Russellville Road, Jefferson Davis Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.1 miles from Fairview, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.77 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.
The drive from Fairview, KY to Crofton, KY is easy. At 29m with 53% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (US 68; KY 80 / Russellville Road): Navigation decision point; at 9.7 miles (I 169): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 22.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Fairview, KY to Crofton, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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