Origin
Oak Grove, KY
Evening in Oak Grove on Friday
Local time
7:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oak Grove, 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
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
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.
Oak Grove, KY
Skyler Ewing
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.
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.
Drive Character
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.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 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 21.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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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
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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.85 one way
$9.69 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.97 | $11.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.84 | $13.69 |
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, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $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.
Destination
Crofton, KY
Evening in Crofton on Friday
Local time
7:06 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
36m 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 Oak Grove, KY to Crofton, KY covers 31 miles and takes about 36m 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 15.5 miles from Oak Grove, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.85 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 Oak Grove, KY to Crofton, KY is easy. At 36m with 84% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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.
The route from Oak Grove, 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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