How far is Pembroke, KY from Crofton, KY?
The driving distance from Pembroke, KY to Crofton, KY is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pembroke and Crofton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke and Crofton.
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Start on the route
14 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Maple Street
46 m · 9 sec · Maple Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1098 ft · 29 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Nashville Street
1.5 km · 1 min · West Nashville Street
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Continue on Pembroke Road
6.6 mi · 10 min · Pembroke Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1798 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight right
14.2 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 800: Crofton
1482 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Crofton-Fruit Hill Road
1 km · 1 min · Crofton-Fruit Hill Road
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Continue on East Princeton Street
3215 ft · 1 min · East Princeton Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Princeton Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pembroke and Crofton.
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.
Pembroke Road
Merge slight right
14.2 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
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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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pembroke 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 Pembroke to Crofton?
The road trip is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 11.9 miles from Pembroke and 11.9 miles from Crofton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.1 miles (32.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.17 one way or $6.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pembroke 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hopkinsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pembroke and Crofton. Straight-line distance: 20.1 mi (32.35 km).
#1 Pembroke
City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 890 |
| Coordinates | 36.7758800, -87.3555600 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Crofton
City in Kentucky, USA
| Population | 708 |
| Coordinates | 37.0478200, -87.4850000 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crofton (-87.485, 37.04782)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.57 | $7.15 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.46 | $8.91 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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