Road Trip Planning| Miles Kms | Item | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0 0.0 469 ft. |
Kentucky-Ohio State Line |
US Highway 127 begins its Kentucky route after crossing the Ohio-Kentucky state line from Cincinnati, Ohio by way of the Clay Wade Bridge, a cantilever bridge, which connects Cincinnati, OH with Covington, KY. US Highway 127 runs concurrently with US Highway 25 at this point. US Highway 25 terminates at this juncture. |
| 0.3 0.5 492 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 8 |
Junction of US Highway 127 & Kentucky State Highway 8. |
| 0.6 0.9 512 ft. |
Park |
Goebels Park (Philadelphia St, Covington, KY): open field, trees. |
| 1.0 1.6 528 ft. |
Covington, KY |
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| 1.2 1.9 499 ft. |
Junction: US Interstate Highways 71/75 |
US Highway 127 intersects US Interstate Highways 71/75. To the north, crosses the Ohio River on the Brent Spence Bridge, a double decker cantilever truss bridge, into Cincinnati, Ohio. |
| 1.4 2.3 545 ft. |
Park |
Devou Park (KY State Highway 1072, Park Hills, KY): 18-hole Devou Park Golf Course, Prisoner's Lake, Drees Pavilion, 3 picnic shelters, Behringer-Crawford Museum, walking/biking/jogging trails, scenic overlook. |
| 2.2 3.6 732 ft. |
Park Hills, KY |
Park Hills, Kenton County, KY (alt. 751 ft). Nearby is Devou Park (KY State Highway 1072): 18-hole Devou Park Golf Course, Prisoner's Lake, Drees Pavilion, 3 picnic shelters, Behringer-Crawford Museum, walking/biking/jogging trails, scenic overlook. |
| 2.9 4.7 879 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 1072 |
Intersection of US Highway 127 & Kentucky State Highway 1072. The community of Ludlow, Kenton County, KY (alt. 538 ft). Nearest attractions in Covington, KY; and the community of Bromley, Kenton County, KY (alt. 509 ft). Limited services. NOTE: Short overlap with US Highway 127 to the south. |
| 3.0 4.9 896 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 1072 |
NOTE: End of short overlap of KY State Highway 1072 with US Highway 127. South access to the community of Fort Wright, Kenton County, Kentucky (alt. 846 ft). - James A. Ramage Civil War Museum (1402 Highland Ave, Tel. 859-344-1145) is dedicated to the preserving and interpreting the unique role Northern Kentucky played in the Civil War by means of education, archaeology, and research. KY. This highway ends at an intersection with KY State Highway 17. |
| 4.0 6.5 814 ft. |
Junction: US Interstate Highways 71/75 |
US Highway 127 intersect US Highways 71/75 at this point. To the north, passes a stretch of highway on US Interstate 75 in Covington, KY, called Cut-in-the-Hill, where a large number of accidents happen; West access to the community of Fort Mitchell, Kenton County, Kentucky (alt. 853 ft). - Gen. Ormsby Mitchel Park (261 Grandview Dr): picnic pavilion, restrooms (seasonally open). - Crescent Park (2550 Avon Dr): benches, play structure, no restroom. |
| 4.9 7.9 876 ft. |
Fort Mitchell, KY |
Fort Mitchell, Kenton County, Kentucky (alt. 853 ft). - Gen. Ormsby Mitchel Park (261 Grandview Dr): picnic pavilion, restrooms (seasonally open). - Crescent Park (2550 Avon Dr): benches, play structure, no restroom. |
| 5.2 8.4 866 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 371 |
Junction of US Highway 127 & Kentucky State Highway 371. East-northeast route to an intersection with KY State Highway 17, where KY State Highway 371 ends. NOTE: Very brief (about 200m) overlap to the south with US Highway 127. |
| 5.3 8.5 879 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 371 |
NOTE: KY State Highway 371 ends its short overlap with US Highway 127 at this point. North access to the community of Crescent Springs, Kenton County, Kentucky (alt. 823 ft). - Crescent Springs Community Park (800 Buttermilk Pike): paved walking nature trail, 6-station playground (for kids with physical limitations), swinging bridge, state-of-the-art playground (ages 2-12 yrs), soccer field, picnic tables/grills, 2 picnic shelters, basketball court. |
| 5.5 8.9 879 ft. |
Lakeside Park, KY |
Community of Lakeside Park, Kenton County, Kentucky (alt. 850 ft). Limited services. |
| 5.7 9.1 860 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 1303 |
Intersection of US Highway 127 & Kentucky State Highway 1303. South access to the community of Crestview Hills, Kenton County, KY (alt. 860 ft). Limited services. Also accesses the community of Edgewood, Kenton County, Kentucky (alt. 863 ft). - President's Park (283 Dudley Road, Tel. 859-331-5910): hiking trails, basketball courts, baseball fields. - Freedom Park (550 Freedom Park Dr, Tel. 859-331-5910): baseball field, 2 sand volleyball courts, 2 basketball courts, soccer field, football field, playground, shelter, Veterans' Memorial & 9/11 Memorial. |
| 6.3 10.1 840 ft. |
Junction: US Interstate Highway 275 |
Junction of US Highway 127 & US Interstate Highway 275 |
| 6.5 10.5 823 ft. |
Crestview Hills, KY |
Community of Crestview Hills, Kenton County, KY (alt. 860 ft). Limited services. |
| 6.9 11.1 840 ft. |
Edgwood, KY |
Community of Edgewood, Kenton County, Kentucky (alt. 863 ft). - President's Park (283 Dudley Road, Tel. 859-331-5910): hiking trails, basketball courts, baseball fields. - Freedom Park (550 Freedom Park Dr, Tel. 859-331-5910): baseball field, 2 sand volleyball courts, 2 basketball courts, soccer field, football field, playground, shelter, Veterans' Memorial & 9/11 Memorial. |
| 7.1 11.4 843 ft. |
Park |
Silver Lake Park (Division St, Erlanger, KY): 3 tennis courts, 3 basketball courts, 2 baseball fields, soccer field, playground equipment, picnic tables, benches, 3 paved parking lots, 2 restrooms. From US Highway 127, take Kenton Lands Road, then left on Crescent Avenue, right on Division Street. |
| 7.8 12.5 912 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 236 |
Junction of US Highway 127 & Kentucky State Highway 236. This highway ends at an intersection with KY State Highway 212. |
| 8.5 13.6 906 ft. |
Elsmere, KY |
Community of Elsmere, Kenton County, Kentucky (alt. 919 ft). Attractions - Covered Bridge Park (off Covered Bridge via Goodridge): picnic tables, grill, pavilion, basketball courts, playground, playing field. - Rosella Porterfield Park (off Capitol St): playground, picnic tables, shelter, grill, basketball court, bathrooms. - Terrill Park (Park Ave/Terrill Drive): picnic tables, basketball court, grills, playground, bathrooms, shelter. |
| 9.1 14.6 912 ft. |
Parks |
From US Highway 127, take Goodridge Drive to access Walnut Creek Park (Cedar Wood Circle, Florence, KY): open play area, one ballfield; parking not available, and East Covered Bridge Park (Covered Bridge Drive): trees. |
| 9.2 14.8 915 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 1017 |
Intersection of US Highway 127 & Kentucky State Highway 1017. On a north-east-north path, intersects KY State Highway 236, US Interstate Highway 275, and ends at Mineola Pike. |
| 9.5 15.3 902 ft. |
Park |
Florence Nature Park (off Banklick Street, Tel. 859-647-5416): asphalt & concrete walking trails, gazebo, outdoor patio, grill, restrooms, landscaped gardens, granite animals. |
| 9.7 15.6 925 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 25 |
NOTE: US Highway 25 separates from US Highway 127 at this junction and goes south to the community of Walton, Boone & Kenton Counties, Kentucky (alt. 928 ft). - Walton Community Park: tennis courts, basketball courts, soccer/softball fields, playground, paved walking/hiking trails, picnic tables/shelters. |
| 10.1 16.3 925 ft. |
Florence, KY |
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| 10.9 17.6 866 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky Interstate Highways 71/75 |
US Highway 127 intersects US Highways 71/75 at this juncture. |
| 12.0 19.3 892 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 842 |
Intersection of US Highway 127 & Kentucky State Highway 842. East route to a junction with KY State Highway 1303, where KY State Highway 842 terminates. North access to Lincoln Woods Park (Rosetta & Surfwood Drives, Florence, KY, Tel. 859-334-2117): playground, basketball court, 2 tennis courts, 2 ball fields, picnic shelter, dirt trails, restrooms. - shelter, dirt trails, restrooms, then heads northeast to end at an intersection with KY State Highway 236. |
| 12.4 20.0 784 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 237 |
Junction of US Highway 127 & Kentucky State Highway 237. South junction with KY State Highway 536 where this highway ends. North-west-north route to access the community of Oakbrook, Boone County, KY (alt. 869 ft; limited services); and the community of Hebron, Boone County, Kentucky (alt. 879 ft). - Traditions Golf Club (Williams Rd): 18-hole championship golf course founded in 1991. |
| 13.1 21.1 837 ft. |
Parks |
South Fork Park (South Fork Park Dr, Florence, KY, Tel. 859-647-5439): asphalt biking path, playgrounds, parking, sand volleyball court, shelter, open play area, steel pedestrian bridge. |
| 14.7 23.7 876 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 536 |
Junction of US Highway 127 & Kentucky State Highway 536. West-north route to a junction with KY State Highway 338, where KY State Highway 536 ends. |
| 15.2 24.4 840 ft. |
Union, KY |
Community of Union, Boone County, Kentucky (alt. 837 ft). |
| 16.5 26.5 886 ft. |
Junction: Rice Pike |
Rice Pike connects US Highway 127 with KY 1925 to the west. |
| 19.3 31.0 807 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 338 |
Junction of US Highway 127 & Kentucky State Highway 338. To the northeast, KY State Highway 338 ends at an intersection with US Highway 25. NOTE: Short overlap with US Highway 127 to the south. |
| 19.8 31.8 728 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highways 338/1291 |
Junction of US Highway 127 & Kentucky State Highways 338/1291. NOTE: KY State Highway 338 ends its overlap with US Highway 127. |
| 22.7 36.5 499 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 14 |
Junction of US Highway 127 & Kentucky State Highway 14. East-north access to the community of Walton, Boone & Kenton Counties, Kentucky (alt. 928 ft). - Walton Community Park: tennis courts, basketball courts, soccer/softball fields, playground, paved walking/hiking trails, picnic tables/shelters. - Shor Lake Park (505 Shoreland Drive): fishing lake, picnic tables/small shelters. |
| 22.7 36.5 499 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Crossing the Ohio River, KY. |
| 25.2 40.6 486 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Crossing the Big South Fork River, KY. |
| 30.0 48.2 459 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Crossing the Ohio River. |
| 30.0 48.3 476 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 42 |
NOTE: US Highway 42 ends its concurrency with US Highway 127. West access to the community of Warsaw, county seat of Gallatin County, Kentucky (alt. 495 ft). Along the Ohio, River. Limited services. |
| 33.4 53.8 673 ft. |
Junction: US Interstate Highway 71 |
US Highway 127 & US Interstate Highway 71 meet at this junction. North access to the community of Walton, Boone & Kenton Counties, Kentucky (alt. 928 ft). - Walton Community Park: tennis courts, basketball courts, soccer/softball fields, playground, paved walking/hiking trails, picnic tables/shelters. - Shor Lake Park (505 Shoreland Drive): fishing lake, picnic tables/small shelters. South access to the community of Sparta, Gallatin & Owen Counties, Kentucky. - Kentucky Speedway (1 Speedway Drive, Tel. 888-652-7223): a 1.5 mile speedway with a 106,000 seating capacity, which features NASCAR Spring Cup, IndyCar, and Camping World Truck races. |
| 34.4 55.3 712 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 455 |
Intersection of US Highway 127 & Kentucky State Highway 455. On a west-north route, this highway ends at a junction with KY State Highway 35. After a short overlap (about 200m) to the south with US Highway 127, KY State Highway 455 goes east and ends at an intersection with KY State Highway 16. |
| 35.0 56.3 568 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 16 |
Junction of US Highway 127 & Kentucky State Highway 16. North access to the community of Walton, Boone & Kenton Counties, Kentucky (alt. 928 ft). - Walton Community Park: tennis courts, basketball courts, soccer/softball fields, playground, paved walking/hiking trails, picnic tables/shelters. - Shor Lake Park (505 Shoreland Drive): fishing lake, picnic tables/small shelters. |
| 35.2 56.7 554 ft. |
Glencoe, KY |
Community of Glencoe, Gallatin County, Kentucky (alt. 548 ft). Limited services. |
| 35.4 57.0 545 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 467 |
Intersection of US Highway 127 & Kentucky State Highway 467. South access to the community of Sparta, Gallatin & Owen Counties, Kentucky. - Kentucky Speedway (1 Speedway Drive, Tel. 888-652-7223): a 1.5 mile speedway with a 106,000 seating capacity, which features NASCAR Spring Cup, IndyCar, and Camping World Truck races. NOTE: After a brief overlap with US Highway 127 to the south, this highway turns east to the community of Dry Ridge, Grant County, KY (alt. 951 ft). - Piddle Park (South Main St): playground, tennis courts, picnic tables, skateboard park, basketball, baseball, trails. - Boltz Lake: fishing, boat ramp/dock, boating (small craft). |
| 36.0 58.0 512 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Kentucky River crossing on US Highway 127. |
| 41.6 66.9 909 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 35 |
Junction of US Highway 127 & Kentucky State Highway 35. Northwest access to the community of Sparta, Gallatin & Owen Counties, Kentucky. - Kentucky Speedway (1 Speedway Drive, Tel. 888-652-7223): a 1.5 mile speedway with a 106,000 seating capacity, which features NASCAR Spring Cup, IndyCar, and Camping World Truck races. |
| 43.4 69.8 912 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highways 36/227 |
Intersection of US Highway 127 with Kentucky State Highways 36/227. NOTE: KY State Highway 227 overlaps US Highway 127 to the south. To the west, both highways run together on New Liberty Sparta Pike. |
| 46.2 74.3 922 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 36 |
NOTE: KY State Highway 36 ends its overlap with US Highway 127. North-east-south route to the community of Cynthiana, county seat of Harrison County, KY (alt. 735 ft). - River Road Park (River Road, Tel. 859-234-7155): softball/baseball fields, sand volleyball court, trees. - Flat Run Veterans Park (Oddville Pike/US Highway 62): soccer field, open fields. - Historic Church of the Advent, Episcopal (122 Walnut St), built in 1855. |
| 46.5 74.8 955 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 845 |
Junction of US Highway 127 & Kentucky State Highway 845 on N Main Street. Takes a circuitous route (east-south-west); ends on Greenup Road where it intersects US Highway 127. |
| 48.2 77.6 961 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 978 |
Junction of US Highway 127 & Kentucky State Highway 978. Ends to the north at an intersection with KY State Highways 36/227. |
| 50.1 80.6 981 ft. |
Owenton, KY |
Community of Owenton, county seat of Owen County, KY (alt. 968 ft). Limited services. |
| 50.2 80.8 981 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 22 |
US Highway 127 intersects KY State Highway 22 at this junction. West-southwest access to the community of Gratz, Owen County, KY (alt. 449 ft). Near the Kentucky River. Limited services. NOTE: To the south, overlaps US Highway 127. |
| 50.8 81.7 951 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highways 22/227 |
NOTE: KY State Highways 22/227 separate from US Highway 127 at this point; overlap each other before KY State Highway 227 turns south on Georgetown Road towards the community of Stamping Ground, Scott County, KY (alt. 794 ft). Limited services. To the northeast, KY State Highway 22 goes to the community of Dry Ridge, Grant County, KY (alt. 951 ft). - Piddle Park (South Main St): playground, tennis courts, picnic tables, skateboard park, basketball, baseball, trails. - Boltz Lake: fishing, boat ramp/dock, boating (small craft). |
| 54.1 87.0 886 ft. |
Elmer Davis Dam Road, KY |
Access to Elmer Davis Lake, Owen County, KY. West of US Highway 127. Fishing; boat dock and launch ramp. |
| 56.7 91.3 682 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 845 |
Junction of US Highway 127 & Kentucky State Highway 845. Circuitous east-north-west route; ends on US Highway 127 on N Main Street. |
| 58.8 94.7 650 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 355 |
Intersection of US Highway 127 & Kentucky State Highway 355. West-northwest access to the community of Gratz, Owen County, KY (alt. 449 ft). Near the Kentucky River. Limited services. |
| 59.1 95.1 469 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Creek crossing on US Highway 127 near Monterey, KY. |
| 59.3 95.5 518 ft. |
Monterey, KY |
Community of Monterey, Owen County, Kentucky (alt. 492 ft). Limited services. |
| 61.4 98.8 568 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 607 |
Junction of US Highway 127 & Kentucky State Highway 607. On a north-east-north route, terminates at an intersection with KY 330. |
| 62.0 99.8 692 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 368 |
Intersection of US Highway 127 & Kentucky State Highway 368. East-south- access to Kleber Kentucky Wildlife Management Area; ends at an intersection with KY State Highway 227. |
| 68.0 109.5 479 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Crossing a creek on Owenton Road (US Highway 127). |
| 70.2 113.0 705 ft. |
Campground |
Kentucky River Camp Grounds (1489 Steel Branch Road, Frankfort, KY, Tel. 502-227-2465): 109 full hookup sites, primitive camping, picnic tables, RV storage, boat launch/ramp, playground, pavilion, shelter, basketball court, horseshoes. West of US Highway 127. |
| 73.4 118.2 823 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Shadrick Ferry Road, access to Glass Pond, KY. Fishing. West of US Highway 127. |
| 75.0 120.7 502 ft. |
Park |
Cove Spring Park/Nature Preserve (Cove Spring Road, Frankfort, KY, Tel. 502-223-6965): waterfalls, streams, wetlands, springs, interpretive trails, picnic shelter/facilities, restrooms. Activities: nature viewing, walking, hiking, picnicking. Open 8:00 am to dusk. Access from US Highway 127 is on Cove Spring Road, then left on Deadhorse Road. |
| 75.3 121.1 492 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 421 |
US Highway 127 & US Highway 421 converge at this intersection. NOTE: To the west, US Highway 421 runs concurrently with US Highway 127. East-south-east access to Cove Spring Park/Nature Preserve (Cove Spring Road, Frankfort, KY, Tel. 502-223-6965): waterfalls, streams, wetlands, springs, interpretive trails, picnic shelter/facilities, restrooms. Activities: nature viewing, walking, hiking, picnicking. Open 8:00 am to dusk; and the community of Midway, Woodford County, Kentucky (alt. 827 ft). - Historic Martyrs Monument, a 15-foot tall granite monument, which honors 4 Confederate martyrs murdered because of Union General Stephen Burbridge's order to kill 4 Confederate prisoners for each Union soldier lost. |
| 76.1 122.4 538 ft. |
Frankfort, KY |
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| 76.6 123.2 502 ft. |
Park |
Fort Hill Leslie Morris Park (400 Clifton Ave, Frankfort, KY, Tel. 502-696-0607): a wilderness area/historic site; dedicated to preserving two Civil War earthwork forts' ruins; has several wildlife species, scenic views, visitor's center, walking trail; performs Civil War reenactments. |
| 76.8 123.6 509 ft. |
Park |
River View Park (Wilkinson Blvd, Frankfort, KY), a scenic picnic area by the river. Amenities: walking trail, fishing pier, pavilion, picnic tables, boat dock (day parking), 16 historic sites, 1800's bridge, Farmer's Market (May thru October). |
| 76.9 123.8 509 ft. |
Frankfort, KY |
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| 77.0 123.9 472 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Bridge crossing over the Kentucky River. |
| 77.3 124.4 495 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 421 |
NOTE: US Highway 421 exits US Highway 127 at this point. North-west-north route to the community of Pleasureville, Henry & Shelby Counties, KY (alt. 892 ft). Limited services. |
| 77.4 124.5 472 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Kentucky River crossing. |
| 79.8 128.4 741 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 60 |
US Highway 127/US Highway 60 & KY State Highway 1211 intersect at this juncture. |
| 80.7 129.8 794 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 676 |
Junction of US Highway 127 & Kentucky State Highway 676 |
| 81.5 131.1 764 ft. |
Junction: US Interstate Highway 64 |
Junction of US Highway 127 & US Interstate Highway 64 |
| 82.2 132.3 810 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 420 |
Intersection of US Highway 127 & Kentucky State Highway 420 |
| 86.0 138.4 751 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 512 |
Junction between US Highway 127 & Kentucky State Highway 512. On a south-west-south route, this highway ends at an intersection with KY State Highway 395. |
| 88.1 141.8 797 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 151 |
Junction of US Highway 127 & Kentucky State Highway 151. To the north, this highway intersects US Interstate Highway 64 and terminates at a junction with US Highway 60. |
| 90.7 145.9 794 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 44 |
Intersection of US Highway 127 & Kentucky State Highway 44. East access to the community of Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, Kentucky (alt. 878 ft). - Anderson County Park (1026 County Park Road, Tel. 502-839-6498): softball/baseball fields, soccer fields, trees, parking. Ends at a junction wiht US Highway 62. West access to the community of Glensboro, Anderson County, KY (alt. 610 ft). Limited services. |
| 91.5 147.3 827 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 62 |
US Highway 127 & US Highway 62 meet at this junction. East-north access to the community of Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, Kentucky (alt. 878 ft). - Anderson County Park (1026 County Park Road, Tel. 502-839-6498): softball/baseball fields, soccer fields, trees, parking. West-south-west access to Beaver Lake (Anderson County, KY): fishing, and the community of Bloomfield, Nelson County, KY (alt. 676 ft). Limited services. |
| 95.4 153.5 801 ft. |
Junction: Martha Layne Collins Blue Grass Parkway |
Junction of US Highway 127 & KY State Highway 9002/Martha Layne Collins Blue Grass Parkway |
| 108.4 174.5 896 ft. |
Junction |
NOTE: To the south, US Highway 127 goes around the community of Harrodsburg, county seat of Mercer County, KY (alt. 850 ft); Kentucky's oldest city. - Old Fort Harrod Kentucky State Park (100 South College St, Tel. 859-734-3314): centerpiece is a full-scale reproduction of the original fort; features Native American artifacts, the Lincoln Marriage Temple, gun collection, gift shop, Civil War history, playground, picnic area. - Lions Park (E Factory St): soccer field, tennis courts, open areas, parking. |
| 109.6 176.4 892 ft. |
Harrodsburg, KY |
Community of Harrodsburg, county seat of Mercer County, KY (alt. 850 ft); Kentucky's oldest city. - Old Fort Harrod Kentucky State Park (100 South College St, Tel. 859-734-3314): centerpiece is a full-scale reproduction of the original fort; features Native American artifacts, the Lincoln Marriage Temple, gun collection, gift shop, Civil War history, playground, picnic area. - Lions Park (E Factory St): soccer field, tennis courts, open areas, parking. |
| 109.9 176.9 837 ft. |
Park |
Lions Park (E Factory St, Harrodsburg, KY): soccer field, tennis courts, open areas, parking. |
| 110.1 177.2 846 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 68/Kentucky State Highway 152. |
Junction of US Highway 127 with US Highway 68 & Kentucky State Highway 152. NOTE: Both highways overlap US Highway 127 to the south for a short distance. |
| 110.4 177.6 869 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 68/Kentucky State Highway 152 |
NOTE: US Highway 68 & KY State Highway 152 separate from US Highway 127 at this point. KY State Highway 152 heads west and accesses the community of Mackville, Washington County, KY (alt. 912 ft). Limited services. US Highway 68 goes south to the community of Perryville, Boyle County, KY (alt. 840 ft). Site of the most destructive battle in the Civil War (Oct. 8, 1862) with more than 7,600 casualties. Holds the annual Perryville Commemoration each October: Civil War reenactment. - Perryville Battlefield Kentucky State Historic Site (1825 Battlefield Road, Tel. 859-332-8631): self-guided walking trails, Confederate/Union monuments, picnic shelter, restrooms, playground, grills, gift shop, Battlefield Museum. |
| 110.7 178.2 912 ft. |
Park |
From US Highway 127, take Linden Avenue to access Young Park (open fields). West of US Highway 127. |
| 112.3 180.7 863 ft. |
Junction |
NOTE: End of US Highway 127 bypass. Goes around the community of Harrodsburg, county seat of Mercer County, KY (alt. 850 ft); Kentucky's oldest city. - Old Fort Harrod Kentucky State Park (100 South College St, Tel. 859-734-3314): centerpiece is a full-scale reproduction of the original fort; features Native American artifacts, the Lincoln Marriage Temple, gun collection, gift shop, Civil War history, playground, picnic area. - Lions Park (E Factory St): soccer field, tennis courts, open areas, parking. |
| 117.1 188.4 942 ft. |
Junction: N Danville Bypass |
NOTE: US Highway 127 separates from its main route at this point; on a south-east route, bypasses the city of Danville, county seat of Boyle County, KY (alt. 984 ft). - Millenium Park (1000 Cunningham Way): 2 picnic shelters, playgrounds, skate park, 6 youth soccer field, 1 adult soccer field, walking trails, 4 youth baseball fields, dog park. - Cowan Street Park (McCowan St): open field. - Henry Jackson Park (Crosshill Road, off US Highway 127): tennis courts, baseball/softball fields. |
| 118.4 190.6 974 ft. |
Park |
Henry Jackson Park (Crosshill Road, off US Highway 127, Danville, KY): tennis courts, baseball/softball fields. |
| 119.2 191.8 981 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highways 34/52/US Highway 150 |
Junction of US Highway 127 with Kentucky State Highways 34/52 & US Highway 150. NOTE: All three highways overlap US Highway 127 to the east. |
| 119.6 192.5 988 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highways 34/52/US Highway 150 |
NOTE: KY State Highways 34/52 & US Highway 150 end their overlap with US Highway 127 at this point. US Highway 150 heads south to access the community of Stanford, county seat of Lincoln County, KY (alt. 942 ft). - Historic Stanford L&N Railroad Depot (1866 Depot Street, Tel. 606-365-0207), a train depot constructed in 1911 for use by the Louisville and Nashville Railroad; current a museum/community center. KY State Highway 52 goes east to the community of Lancaster, county seat of Garrard County, KY (alt. 1,027 ft). - Logan Hubble Park (off US Highway 27): 12-acre fishing lake, playground equipment, basketball courts, picnic areas, fishing dock, walking trails, volleyball court, wildlife habitats, horse camp facility, restrooms/showers. - Historic buildings include the Jennings-Salter House (built in 1821); Old Garrard County Jail (1873); Garrard Mills (1901); Gov. William Owsley House (1804), currently serves as a museum. KY State Highway 34 heads northeast to intersect US Highway 27, where KY State Highway 34 terminates. |
| 120.0 193.1 955 ft. |
Danville, KY |
City of Danville, county seat of Boyle County, KY (alt. 984 ft). - Millenium Park (1000 Cunningham Way): 2 picnic shelters, playgrounds, skate park, 6 youth soccer field, 1 adult soccer field, walking trails, 4 youth baseball fields, dog park. - Cowan Street Park (McCowan St): open field. - Henry Jackson Park (Crosshill Road, off US Highway 127): tennis courts, baseball/softball fields. |
| 120.4 193.8 922 ft. |
Park |
Batewood Park is located east of US Highway 127. Access is from Randolph Hill Road. Open field, playground equipment. |
| 121.6 195.7 984 ft. |
Danville Bypass/US-150 Bypass |
NOTE: On a west-north-east route, US Highway 127 bypasses the city of Danville, county seat of Boyle County, KY (alt. 984 ft). - Millenium Park (1000 Cunningham Way): 2 picnic shelters, playgrounds, skate park, 6 youth soccer field, 1 adult soccer field, walking trails, 4 youth baseball fields, dog park. - Cowan Street Park (McCowan St): open field. - Henry Jackson Park (Crosshill Road, off US Highway 127): tennis courts, baseball/softball fields. To the west, Danville Bypass/US-150 Bypass ends at an intersection with US Highway 150. |
| 124.2 199.9 988 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 300 |
Junction of US Highway 127 & Kentucky State Highway 300, in the community of Junction City, Boyle County, KY (alt. 991 ft). Limited services. West access to the community of Parksville, Boyle County, KY. - Central Kentucky Wildlife Refuge (off US Highway 37 on Carpenter Creek Road, near Parksville, KY): wildlife viewing, bird-watching, stargazing, wildflower walks/hikes. Southeast access to the community of Stanford, county seat of Lincoln County, KY (alt. 942 ft). - Historic Stanford L&N Railroad Depot (1866 Depot Street, Tel. 606-365-0207), a train depot constructed in 1911 for use by the Louisville and Nashville Railroad; current a museum/community center. |
| 132.3 212.9 961 ft. |
Hustonville, KY |
Community of Hustonville, Lincoln County, KY (alt. 984 ft). Limited services. |
| 144.7 232.8 840 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 817 |
NOTE: KY State Highway 817 is a short connector highway linking US Highway 127 with KY State Highway 70 to the south. |
| 145.4 234.0 804 ft. |
Liberty, KY |
Community of Liberty, county seat of Casey County, KY (alt. 810 ft). - Lake Liberty (KY State Highway 70 West, Tel. 606-787-9973): kayaking, fishing, canoeing. |
| 145.8 234.6 801 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 70 |
Junction of US Highway 127 & Kentucky State Highway 70. South-west-northwest route to access the community of Feathersburg, Adair County, KY (alt. 1,027 ft; limited services) and the community of Mannsville, Taylor County, KY (alt. 738 ft). Limited services. East access to the community of Yosemite, Casey County, KY. Limited services. |
| 146.3 235.5 794 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Creek crossing on Wallace Wilkerson Blvd (US Highway 127). |
| 153.4 246.9 755 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highways 501/910 |
Intersection of US Highway 127 & Kentucky State Highways 501/910. Both highways pass through the community of Phil, Casey County, KY (limited services). KY State Highway 901 turns south to the community of Teddy Hill, Casey County, KY. Limited services. KY State Highway 501 goes northwest to the community of Kings Mountain, Lincoln County, KY. Limited services. |
| 165.5 266.3 1047 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 1545 |
Junction of US Highway 127 & Kentucky State Highway 1545. West-south route, ends at an intersection with KY State Highway 80. |
| 166.8 268.5 1073 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 379 |
Intersection of US Highway 127 & Kentucky State Highway 379. South access to the community of Russell Springs, Russell County, KY (alt. 1,086 ft). Limited services. |
| 167.0 268.8 1083 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 80 |
Junction of US Highway 127 & Kentucky State Highway 80. Northeast access to the community of Windsor, Casey County, KY. Limited services. West access to the communities of Russell Springs, Russell County, KY (alt. 1,086 ft; limited services); Gentrys Mill, Adair County, KY (alt. 863 ft; limited services); and Ozark, Adair County, KY. Limited services. |
| 167.8 270.0 1076 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 619 |
Junction of US Highway 127 & Kentucky State Highway 619 |
| 168.1 270.5 1047 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 9008 |
Junction of US Highway 127 & Kentucky State Highway 9008. East access to the community of Somerset, Pulaski County, KY (alt. 971 ft). - Rocky Hollow Park (142 South Central Ave): walking trail, outdoor basketball court, tennis court. -SomerSport Park (310 Pumphouse Rd, Tel. 606-676-0510): open field, picnic shelter, playground. West access to the communities of Russell Springs, Russell County, KY (alt. 1,086 ft; limited services); Ozark, Adair County, KY (alt. 883 ft., limited services); and Columbia, Adair County, KY (alt. 748 ft). Limited services. |
| 169.0 272.0 1053 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 430 |
Intersection of US Highway 127 & Kentucky State Highway 430. North access to the community of Russell Springs, Russell County, KY (alt. 1,086 ft). Limited services. Ends at an intersection with KY State Highway 80. |
| 172.4 277.5 978 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 92 |
Junction of US Highway 127 & Kentucky State Highway 92. West access to the community of Montpelier, Adair County, KY (alt. 876 ft). Limited services. NOTE: Brief overlap with US Highway 127 to the south. |
| 172.6 277.8 965 ft. |
Jamestown, KY |
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| 172.9 278.3 971 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highways 92/619 |
Junction of US Highway 127 & Kentucky State Highways 92/619. NOTE: KY State Highway 92 ends its brief overlap with US Highway 127 at this point and proceeds south to end near Lake Cumberland, KY. KY State Highway 619 goes east-north-west to the community of Russell Springs, Russell County, KY (alt. 1,086 ft). Limited services. NOTE: KY State Highway 619 overlaps US Highway 127 to the west for a brief distance. |
| 173.6 279.3 928 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 619 |
NOTE: KY State Highway 619 ends its overlap with US Highway 127. West-north access route to an intersection with KY State Highway 92, where KY State Highway 619 ends. |
| 178.6 287.4 1027 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 55 |
Intersection of US Highway 127 & Kentucky State Highway 55. West-north access to the communities of Crocus, Adair & Russell Counties, KY (alt. 988 ft; limited services), and Glens Fork, Adair County, KY (alt. 810 ft; limited services). |
| 181.1 291.4 1014 ft. |
State Park |
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| 185.0 297.7 584 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Crossing Lake Cumberland, KY. |
| 193.8 311.9 991 ft. |
Seventy-Six, KY |
Community of Seventy-Six, Clinton County, KY (alt. 958 ft). Limited services. |
| 196.6 316.4 988 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 90 |
Junction of US Highway 127 & Kentucky State Highway 90. NOTE: Overlaps US Highway 127 to the east. West access to the communities of Bow, KY (alt. 607 ft, limited services). |
| 197.2 317.4 965 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 90 |
NOTE: KY State Highway 90 ends its overlap with US Highway 127. To the east, accesses the community of Marrowbone, Cumberland County, KY (alt. 643 ft). Limited services. |
| 201.3 324.0 971 ft. |
Albany, KY |
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| 207.6 334.1 1007 ft. |
Kentucky-Tennessee State Line |
US Highway 127 crosses the Kentucky-Tennessee state line at this point. Enters Tennessee in Pickett County. LD11e |