Versailles, KY Road Trips
Plan drives from Versailles, KY with practical route pages for distance, drive time, fuel cost, road character, and places to stop along the way.
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Trip Routes
1
Longest Drive
197.4 mi
Hopkinsville, KY
Quickest Drive
3h 36m
Hopkinsville, KY
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Versailles, KY by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
10,382
Median Income
$58,834
Median Home Value
$257,600
Median Age
39.0
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Versailles, KY at a Glance
Founded
1792
Elevation
892 ft
Area
4 mi²
Notable People from Versailles, KY
A sampling of people born in Versailles, KY.
John J. Crittenden
1787–1863
U.S. Attorney General and politician from Kentucky (1787-1863)
Robert K. Massie
1929–2019
American historian (1929–2019)
Ben Chandler
1959
American politician
Randall L. Gibson
1832–1892
Confederate Army general and U.S. Senator (1832-1892)
Blake Mitchell
1994–2025
American pornographic actor (1994–2025)
John T. Hughes
1817–1862
Confederate Army officer
Melissa Moore
1963
American actress
Thomas Alexander Marshall
1794–1871
United States politician (1794-1871)
Jack Blackburn
1883–1942
American boxer (1883–1942)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Versailles, KY.
Big Spring Church
church building in Versailles, Kentucky
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Traveler Guide to Versailles, KY
Versailles is in the Bluegrass Region of Kentucky.
Versailles is a small town about half an hour's drive west of Lexington. It's known for the Woodford Reserve whiskey distillery and is in the heart of Kentucky's Bourbon country.
1 Nostalgia Station Toy & Train Museum, 279 Depot St, ☏ +1 859 873-2497, [email protected]. (updated Dec 2025)
1 Woodford Theatre, 275 Beasley Rd (at the Falling Springs Center in Woodford County Park), ☏ +1 859 873-0648, [email protected]. (updated Dec 2025)
1 Wallace Station Deli & Bakery, 3854 Old Frankfort Pike, Versailles, ☏ +1 859 846-5161. 8AM-8PM Monday, 8AM-6PM Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday, 8AM-8PM Friday, 8AM-6PM Sunday. Wallace Station is a hidden local favorite, known for huge, delicious sandwiches and wonderful desserts. A small place with a real country feel. Around $10/person. 2 Ricardo's Grill & Pub, 110 Frankfort St, ☏ +1 859 873-3663, [email protected]. A tavern with standard American fare. (updated Dec 2025)
1 Woodford Reserve, 7785 McCracken Pike, Versailles, ☏ +1 859 879-1812. Tours Tu-Sa year-round, Su April–December. For specific times, call or see web site. Tours $5-10/person; reservations may be required.
1 Rose Hill Inn, 233 Rose Hill Ave, ☏ +1 859 214-2144, [email protected]. (updated Dec 2025) 2 A Storybook Inn, 277 Rose Hill Ave, ☏ +1 859 879-9993, [email protected]. An inn and bed & breakfast with several suites and a guesthouse. (updated Dec 2025)
The Bluegrass Parkway bypasses Versailles on its southern side, with Exit 68 (KY-33, aka Troy Pike) becoming the Main Street to the north of the parkway. US-60 connects Frankfort and I-64 with the town from the north.
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