How far is Crofton, KY from Sinking Fork, KY?
The driving distance from Crofton, KY to Sinking Fork, KY is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This is an easy same-day return drive.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crofton and Sinking Fork.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crofton and Sinking Fork.
-
1
Start on East Princeton Street
3215 ft · 1 min · East Princeton Street
-
2
Continue on Crofton-Fruit Hill Road
2581 ft · 52 sec · Crofton-Fruit Hill Road
-
3
Take the ramp slight right
1660 ft · 41 sec
-
4
Merge slight left
10.7 mi · 11 min
-
5
Take the exit slight right toward KY 1682
1083 ft · 27 sec
-
6
Keep slight left
31 m · 3 sec
-
7
Turn left onto West Bypass Road
3021 ft · 47 sec · West Bypass Road
-
8
Continue on Hopkinsville Bypass
1.6 mi · 2 min · Hopkinsville Bypass
-
9
Continue on Eagle Way
2363 ft · 35 sec · Eagle Way
-
10
Merge slight left onto Hopkinsville Bypass
852 ft · 11 sec · Hopkinsville Bypass
-
11
Continue on Eagle Way
1133 ft · 19 sec · Eagle Way
-
12
Turn right onto Princeton Road
5.5 mi · 8 min · Princeton Road
-
13
Turn right onto J C Kelly Road
40 m · 6 sec · J C Kelly Road
-
14
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · J C Kelly Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Crofton and Sinking Fork.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Crofton-Fruit Hill Road
Merge slight left
10.7 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Crofton and Mostly Sunny near Sinking Fork.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Crofton to Sinking Fork?
The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.6 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hopkinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.4 miles from Crofton and 10.4 miles from Sinking Fork.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.79 one way or $5.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Crofton and Mostly Sunny near Sinking Fork.
Stop Ideas Near Hopkinsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hopkinsville.
Clarksville, TN
Madisonville, KY
Paducah, KY
Nashville, TN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crofton and Sinking Fork. Straight-line distance: 10.1 mi (16.25 km).
#1 Crofton
City in Kentucky, USA
| Population | 708 |
| Coordinates | 37.0478200, -87.4850000 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sinking Fork
Sinking Fork is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.9336600, -87.5991700 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sinking Fork (-87.59917, 36.93366)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.15 | $6.29 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.92 | $7.85 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in Kentucky · Jun 02, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.