How far is Fairview, KY from Crofton, KY?

The driving distance from Fairview, KY to Crofton, KY is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.1 mi
00h 29m
Flight
17.31 mi
27.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.31 mi
Kilometers
27.85 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.1 mi
Kilometers
38.79 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crofton
Fri, Apr 17, 7:23 PM CDT
Return by in Fairview
Fri, Apr 17, 7:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairview
2026-04-17T18:53
Arrive Crofton
Fri, Apr 17, 7:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fairview
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hopkinsville
KY

City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States

From Fairview
12.1 mi
00h 14m
To Crofton
12.1 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S
Destination
86°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fairview and Crofton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairview and Crofton.

  1. 1

    Start on Jefferson Davis Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Jefferson Davis Highway

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Russellville Road

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Russellville Road

  3. 3

    Continue on McLean Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · McLean Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    856 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    12.9 mi · 14 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 800: Crofton

    1482 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Crofton-Fruit Hill Road

    1 km · 1 min · Crofton-Fruit Hill Road

  8. 8

    Continue on East Princeton Street

    3215 ft · 1 min · East Princeton Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Princeton Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairview and Crofton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
9 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McLean Avenue
13.8 mi · 57%
Russellville Road
7.55 mi · 31%
Jefferson Davis Highway
1.22 mi · 5%
Crofton-Fruit Hill Road
0.64 mi · 3%
East Princeton Street
0.61 mi · 3%
KY 800
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

McLean Avenue

Merge slight left

12.9 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
17.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hopkinsville
00h 14m from Fairview
Leave By
7:30 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fairview and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Crofton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fairview to Crofton?

The road trip is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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 12.1 miles from Fairview and 12.1 miles from Crofton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.21 one way or $6.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fairview and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Crofton.

Stop Ideas Near Hopkinsville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hopkinsville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hopkinsville.

BUS

Clarksville, TN

39 mi away
11 Jefferson Street \r\n
BUS

Madisonville, KY

57 mi away
4765 Hanson Road
BUS

Paducah, KY

99 mi away
2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue
BUS

Nashville, TN

102 mi away
705 5th Avenue South

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairview and Crofton. Straight-line distance: 17.31 mi (27.85 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Fairview

Census designated place in Todd and Christian Counties, Kentucky, United States

Population143
Coordinates36.8433800, -87.3038900
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Crofton

City in Kentucky, USA

Population708
Coordinates37.0478200, -87.4850000
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: Fairview (-87.30389, 36.84338)
End: Crofton (-87.485, 37.04782)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.22 L · about $3.21
Round trip
$6.41
1.7 gal · 6.44 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $3.21 $6.41
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.62 $7.23
Premium $4.65 $3.96 $7.91
Diesel $5.30 $4.51 $9.02

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairview and Crofton. The current time is 18:53:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.