Rest Area I 64 (East Bound)
0 mi from route
Trip from Clinton, KY to Ironville, KY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h 42m
Distance
406.1 mi
654 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$68
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 33m
★
6 AM
7h 43m
8 AM
8h 2m
10 AM
7h 49m
12 PM
7h 47m
3 PM
7h 50m
5 PM
8h 1m
8 PM
7h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clinton, KY
Vietnam Hidden Light
Ironville, KY
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Trip Overview
Clinton, KY to Ironville, KY is 406.1 miles and takes about 7h 42m via I 69, Western Kentucky Parkway, and I 64, with a fuel budget near $67 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays entirely within Kentucky, traversing the Southeast region. The majority of your time will be spent on major highways, making for a relatively straightforward trip. With only two recommended stops, it's designed for efficient travel between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
203.1 miles from Clinton, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 49m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 101.8 mi | 1h 50m |
| Western Kentucky Parkway | 99.2 mi | 1h 46m |
| I 69 | 91.8 mi | 1h 39m |
| Bluegrass Parkway | 70.7 mi | 1h 15m |
| Mayfield Road | 12 mi | 21m |
| New Circle Road | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| Versailles Road | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| US Route 60 | 4.6 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 101.8 mi, about 1h 50m
Traffic on I-24
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,081 veh/hr typical · worst 1,771
Quietest
2 AM
~164 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
6.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 69 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton, KY and Ironville, KY.
1
Start on US 51
0.1 mi
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30 sec
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North Washington Street
2
Turn left onto KY 58
12 mi
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21 min
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Mayfield Road
3
Continue on KY 339
2.4 mi
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4 min
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KY 339
4
Turn left
0.1 mi
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18 sec
Toward Purchase Parkway North: Mayfield
5
Merge onto I 69
37 mi
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39 min
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I 69
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69
17 mi
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17 min
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I 69
Toward I 24 East, I 69 North: Nashville, Henderson
7
Take the exit onto I 69
38 mi
·
41 min
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I 69
Exit 42
Toward I 69 North: Elizabethtown, Princeton
8
Keep slight right at fork onto Western Kentucky Parkway
0.3 mi
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22 sec
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Western Kentucky Parkway
Exit 106A-B
Toward I 169 South: Hopkinsville
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
99 mi
·
1 hr 46 min
·
Western Kentucky Parkway
Exit 106B
Toward Elizabethtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
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47 sec
Exit 137B
Toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
Use the right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
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1 min
Toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
12
Merge onto I 65
1.4 mi
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1 min
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I 65
13
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 93
Toward Lexington, Bardstown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
71 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
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Bluegrass Parkway
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
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16 sec
Toward US 60 West: Frankfort
16
Turn right onto US 60
1.7 mi
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2 min
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Lexington Road
17
Continue on US 60
4.6 mi
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6 min
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Versailles Road
Use the left lane.
18
Take the exit
0.5 mi
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1 min
Toward KY 4 North: New Circle Road
19
Merge onto KY 4
5.7 mi
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8 min
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New Circle Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn left onto US 27; US 68
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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North Broadway
21
Turn left
0.5 mi
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1 min
Toward I 75 South, I 64 East: Knoxville, Ashland
22
Merge onto I 64; I 75
1.6 mi
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1 min
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I 64; I 75
23
Take the exit onto I 64
17 mi
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18 min
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I 64
Exit 111
Toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64
84 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
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I 64
25
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 181
Toward US 60
26
Turn left onto US 60
4.0 mi
·
6 min
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US 60
27
Turn left onto US 60
4.6 mi
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7 min
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US Route 60
28
Continue on US 60
0.3 mi
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28 sec
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13th Street
29
Turn left onto KY 766
0.5 mi
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1 min
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Bob McCullough Drive
30
At end of road, turn right onto KY 766
0.3 mi
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43 sec
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Roberts Drive
31
Turn sharp left onto KY 766
0.6 mi
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1 min
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West Donta Road
32
Turn right onto Pine Street
157 ft
·
8 sec
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Pine Street
33
Turn right onto Brett Street
524 ft
·
22 sec
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Brett Street
34
Continue on Tiffany Drive
382 ft
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16 sec
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Tiffany Drive
35
Arrive at destination
Tiffany Drive
Trip Plan
Consider an early morning departure to make the most of the 7h 42m drive time and avoid potential traffic. With two recommended stops, you can plan for a mid-morning break and a lunch stop, allowing you to reach your destination by late afternoon. The fuel cost is estimated at $67, so ensure your tank is full before leaving Clinton, KY, as the longest stretch without a break is over 100 miles. Pay attention to signage as you transition off the main parkways and interstates near Ironville.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 203.1 miles from Clinton, KY, or about 3h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 101.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 89 miles or 1h 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 203.1 miles or 3h 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ironville, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Clinton, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Clinton, KY
This is one driving day of about 406.1 miles and 7h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 89 miles from Clinton, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 101.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
203 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 89 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 203.1 miles from Clinton, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 64 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 101.8 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Rest Area I 64 (West Bound)
0 mi from route
WK Truck Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Beaver Dam Rest Stop
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
1.9 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 265 decision points cluster between mile 51.6 and 295.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
51.6 mi into trip
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~1h 5m in
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I 69
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69 toward I 24 East, I 69 North: Nashville, Henderson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 24 East, I 69 North: Nashville, Hender...
8
106.5 mi into trip
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~2h 5m in
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Western Kentucky Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto Western Kentucky Parkway toward I 169 South: Hopkinsville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 106A-B
Toward I 169 South: Hopkinsville
8
205.7 mi into trip
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~3h 52m in
Take the exit toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 137B
Toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
8
208.1 mi into trip
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~3h 55m in
Take the exit toward Lexington, Bardstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 93
Toward Lexington, Bardstown
8
295.1 mi into trip
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~5h 35m in
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I 64
Take the exit onto I 64 toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 111
Toward I 64 East: Winchester, Ashland
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$67.74 one way
$135.48 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
142 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $73.63 | $147.25 |
| premium | $5.26 | $84.08 | $168.16 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $98.79 | $197.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$68
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$93–$118
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 142.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $43 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 121.8 | 1 | $42.64 | $19.49 |
| Efficient EV | 101.5 | 1 | $35.53 | $16.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 162.4 | 2 | $56.85 | $25.99 |
Gas CO2
142 kg
EV CO2
48 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Origin
Clinton, KY
Late night in Clinton on Saturday
Local time
4:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
NNW 16 mph
22% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Ironville, KY
Late night in Ironville on Saturday
Local time
5:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Partly Cloudy
SW 8 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
77°F
Greensburg, KY
203 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
10 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 42m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park
National Historical Park
For over a century people from around the world have come to rural Central Kentucky to honor the humble beginnings of our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. His early life on Kentucky's frontier shaped...
11 mi from route
~28 min detour
Free
near mile 209.4
View on nps.gov
Camp Nelson National Monument
National Monument
The US Army established Camp Nelson as a fortified supply depot in April 1863. Over the next 3 years, the site evolved into a massive recruitment and training center for United States Colored Troops a...
18 mi from route
~44 min detour
Free
near mile 279.3
View on nps.gov
Mammoth Cave National Park
National Park
Rolling hills, deep river valleys, and the world's longest known cave system. Mammoth Cave National Park is home to thousands of years of human history and a rich diversity of plant and animal life, e...
21 mi from route
~52 min detour
Free
near mile 181.5
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect to be on highways for 93% of this 406.1-mile drive. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 101.8 miles along I 64. You'll encounter a high density of exits and merges for much of the trip, especially while on the parkways and interstates. The transition to surface roads will likely occur towards the end of your drive as you approach Ironville.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 101.8 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Western Kentucky Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 51.6 miles in near I 69.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 406.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 51.6 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 106.5 miles (Western Kentucky Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 205.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,028 ft
375 ft
Total Climb
899 ft
Total Descent
561 ft
Highest Point
1,028 ft
~319.1 mi in
Elevation Range
653 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Clinton, KY and Ironville, KY, road signs point toward Henderson, Princeton, Elizabethtown, Louisville, Lexington and Bardstown - among others.
Henderson
51.6 mi in
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~1h 5m
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via I 69
Princeton
68.2 mi in
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~1h 23m
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via I 69
Elizabethtown
106.8 mi in
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~2h 5m
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via Western Kentucky Parkway
Louisville
205.7 mi in
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~3h 52m
Lexington
208.1 mi in
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~3h 55m
Bardstown
208.1 mi in
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~3h 55m
Ashland
293 mi in
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~5h 32m
About the Cities
Starting in Clinton, KY
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Hickman County Courthouse — historic courthouse in Clinton, Kentucky, USA
Arriving in Ironville, KY
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 42m. Total distance: 406.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 42m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 101.8 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 14 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Ironville, KY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. There are 14 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 51.6 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 106.5 miles (Western Kentucky Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 205.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park, Camp Nelson National Monument and Mammoth Cave National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 7.7 hours each way, a round trip means 15.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Ironville, KY before the return drive.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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