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ROAD TRIPS & DRIVING IN

Kentucky

National parks, the official driver handbook, and how far you can realistically reach by car — everything you need to start planning a trip around Kentucky.

9
national parks
450–550 mi
in a full day's drive
8–10 h
a sustainable day
THE PARKS

National parks in Kentucky

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park

ABLI
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Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area

BISO
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Camp Nelson National Monument

CANE
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Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

CUGA
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Fort Donelson National Battlefield

FODO
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Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail

LECL
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Mammoth Cave National Park

MACA
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Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument

MISP
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Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail

TRTE
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THE SCENIC ROUTE

Scenic byways in Kentucky

20 byways
BI

Big Bone Lick Scenic Byway

National Scenic Byway — 19 mi

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BO

Boone Creek Scenic Byway

National Scenic Byway — 3 mi

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CO

Cordell Hull Highway

National Scenic Byway — 56 mi

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CO

Country Music Highway

National Scenic Byway — 145 mi

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CU

Cumberland Cultural Heritage Highway

National Scenic Byway — 183 mi

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DU

Duncan Hines Scenic Road

National Scenic Byway — 86 mi

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GR

Great River Road - Kentucky

National Scenic Byway — 51 mi

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MI

Midway-Versailles Road (US-62)

National Scenic Byway — 8 mi

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OH

Ohio River Scenic Byway

National Scenic Byway — 880 mi

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OL

Old Frankfort Pike

National Scenic Byway — 19 mi

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OL

Old Kentucky Turnpike

National Scenic Byway — 25 mi

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PI

Pine Mountain Road

National Scenic Byway — 43 mi

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PI

Pisgah Pike Scenic Byway

National Scenic Byway — 13 mi

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RE

Red River Gorge Scenic Byway

National Scenic Byway — 45 mi

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RI

River Road

National Scenic Byway — 10 mi

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RI

Riverboat Row Scenic Byway

National Scenic Byway — 1 mi

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SH

Shakertown Road

National Scenic Byway — 39 mi

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US

US 68 Scenic Byway

National Scenic Byway — 303 mi

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WI

Wilderness Road Heritage Highway

National Scenic Byway — 99 mi

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ZI

Zilpo Road

National Scenic Byway — 6 mi

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ON THE ROAD

Traffic rules

KY at a glance
70 mph
top posted speed limit
Primary
seat-belt enforcement
Texting ban
hand-held phone
0.08%
DUI limit (BAC)

Right turn on red: permitted after a full stop unless a sign prohibits it.

Speed, seat-belt and phone classifications follow the IIHS and GHSA state-law tables; laws change, so confirm the details in Kentucky's official source: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC). For the full rundown, see our US driving-rules guide.

BEFORE YOU DRIVE

Driver handbook

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC)Read the official handbook →
AT THE PUMP

Refueling in Kentucky

Regular gas
$3.75/gal
regional (PADD) avg
Diesel
$4.99/gal
regional (PADD) avg
Self-service

Self-service is standard: pull up to the pump, pay at the pump by card or prepay inside, then fill up yourself. Many stations — especially overnight — won't switch the pump on until you've paid. Fuel is priced per US gallon, and a regular fill is right for almost every rental.

Latest EIA weekly figure in USD per US gallon; some states show their PADD regional average. Compare every state on the fuel-price map, or read the full guide to refueling in the USA.