Road Trip Planning| Miles Kms | Item | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0 0.0 551 ft. |
Kentucky-Tennessee Border |
US Highway 41 starts its route in the state of Kentucky after crossing the Tennessee-Kentucky border. |
| 0.6 1.0 545 ft. |
Guthrie, KY |
Community of Guthrie, Todd County, Kentucky (alt. 548 ft). Limited services. |
| 2.3 3.7 548 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 79 |
Junction of US Highway 41 & US Highway 79. North access to the community of Allensville, Todd County, Kentucky (591 ft). Limited services. To the south, this highway heads to the state of Tennessee after crossing the state line. |
| 2.5 4.0 548 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 181 |
US Highway 41 & Kentucky State Highway 181 intersect at this point. To the south, KY State Highway 81 ends at the intersection with US Highway 79. North access to the community of Elkton, county seat of Todd County, Kentucky (623 ft). Places of interest - Miliken Memorial Community House (208 W Main St), constructed in 1928. - Old Todd County Courthouse (1835-1857). |
| 8.8 14.1 591 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highways 104/848 |
Junction of US Highway 41 with Kentucky State Highways 104/848. To the southeast, KY State Highway 848 intersects US Highway 79, and terminates at an intersection with KY State Highway 102. To the south, KY State Highway 104 ends at the Kentucky-Tennessee state line. NOTE: Short overlap with US Highway 41 at this point. |
| 8.8 14.2 587 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 104 |
NOTE: KY State Highway 104 ends its overlap with US Highway 41 at this junction; heads northeast and terminates at its intersection with KY State Highway 181. |
| 9.8 15.8 564 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 475 |
Junction of US Highway 41 & Kentucky State Highway 475. This highway ends to the north at an intersection with US Highway 68/KY State Highway 80. |
| 15.1 24.3 594 ft. |
Pembroke, KY |
Community of Pembroke, Christian County, Kentucky (alt. 587 ft). Limited services. |
| 15.2 24.5 597 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highways 115/1027 |
Junction of US Highway 41 with Kentucky State Highways 115/1027. North access to the community of Fairview, Christian & Todd Counties, Kentucky (alt. 640 ft). - Jefferson Davis Kentucky State Historic Site (258 Pembroke-Fairview Rd, Tel. 270-889-6100 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting��������������270-889-6100������end_of_the_skype_highlighting), commemorates and preserves the birthplace of Jefferson Davis, president of the Confederate States of America. The centerpiece is the 351-ft tall whose foundation is made of solid Kentucky limestone. Has two picnic shelters, a picnic area, playground, restrooms. Southwest access to the community of Pembroke, Christian County, Kentucky (alt. 587 ft). Limited services. |
| 21.7 34.9 591 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 68 |
Junction of US Highway 41 & US Highway 68. To the northeast, this highway intersects WV State Highway 80, splits both east and west at this point. These highways go east to access the community of Fairview, Christian & Todd Counties, Kentucky (alt. 640 ft). - Jefferson Davis State Historic Site (258 Pembroke-Fairview Rd, Tel. 270-889-6100), commemorates and preserves the birthplace of Jefferson Davis, president of the Confederate States of America. The centerpiece is the 351-ft tall whose foundation is made of solid Kentucky limestone. Has two picnic shelters, a picnic area, playground, restrooms. To the west, both highways proceed west, rejoins US Highway 41, head north-south-west to the community of Gracey, Christian County, Kentucky. Limited services. |
| 22.5 36.2 591 ft. |
Junction: KY State Highway 109 |
Junction of US Highway 41 & Kentucky State Highway 109. Ends at an intersection with KY State Highway 1453 to the south. NOTE: To the north, KY State Highway 109 joins US Highway 41. |
| 22.9 36.8 554 ft. |
Junction: Edward T. Breathitt Pennyrile Parkway |
Junction of US Highway 41 & the Edward T. Breathitt Pennyrile Parkway. To the north, this highway intersects US Highway 68, KY State Highways 107/1682/800, and provides access to the community of Crofton, Christian County, Kentucky (597 ft). - Crofton Reservoir (fishing). - Gordon Park (13731 N Old Madisonville Rd, Tel. 270-424-5111): Amenities (lighted picnic shelters, gazebo, paved walking trail, parking, lighted pond, handicap accessible restrooms, playground, volleyball/basketball court, baseball/softball field). To the south, accesses Fort Campbell Memorial Park (Hopkinsville, KY, Tel. 270-8887-4920): walking trail, benches; focal point is a lighted 7-foot copper 'Peacekeeper' monument which bears the names of the 248 soldiers killed while returning home to Fort Campbell after a peacekeeping mission in the Sinai. |
| 23.5 37.8 541 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 380 |
Intersection of US Highway 41 & Kentucky State Highway 380. On a south-west-north route, this highway ends at a junction with KY State Highway 272. |
| 24.4 39.3 607 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 68/Kentucky State Highway 80 |
Junction of US Highway 41 with US Highway 68 & KY State Highway 80. East access to the community of Fairview, Christian & Todd Counties, Kentucky (alt. 640 ft). - Jefferson Davis State Historic Site (258 Pembroke-Fairview Rd, Tel. 270-889-6100), commemorates and preserves the birthplace of Jefferson Davis, president of the Confederate States of America. The centerpiece is the 351-ft tall whose foundation is made of solid Kentucky limestone. Has two picnic shelters, a picnic area, playground, restrooms. NOTE: Short overlap with US Highway 41 to the southwest. |
| 24.7 39.7 548 ft. |
Hopkinsville, KY |
City of Hopkinsville, county seat of Christian County, Kentucky (alt. 528 ft). - Historic Trail of Tears Commemorative Park (U.S. Highway 41 and Skyline Drive): grave site of two Cherokee chiefs (Fly Smith and Whitepath) who perished during the forced removal of the Cherokees; the Visitor Center is in a historic log cabin; has a picnic area and restrooms. - Tie Breaker Park & Family Aquatic Center (9503 Eagle way Bypass, Tel. 270-890-0730): first-come, first serve family picnic shelters, 5-field softball complex, paved walking trail, horseshoe pits, playground, sand volleyball courts, large covered picnic pavilion (Thomas F. Gates Pavilion). - Fort Campbell Memorial Park (Hopkinsville, KY, Tel. 270-8887-4920): walking trail, benches; focal point is a lighted 7-foot copper 'Peacekeeper' monument which bears the names of the 248 soldiers killed while returning home to Fort Campbell after a peacekeeping mission in the Sinai. |
| 24.9 40.1 531 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highways 107/695/109/80 |
Junction of US Highway 41 with Kentucky State Highways 107/695 to the south and Kentucky State Highways 109/80 to the northwest. NOTE: At this point, KY State Highway 80 ends its overlap with US Highway 41, merges with KY State Highway 109, and both traverse W 7th Street on a south-west route, after which KY State Highway 80 on Cadiz Road. |
| 27.3 43.9 587 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 1682 |
Intersection of US Highway 41 & Kentucky State Highway 1682. To the east, this highway ends at a junction with KY State Highway 107. Southwest to an intersection with US Highway 68/KY State Highway 80. |
| 29.1 46.9 564 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Lake Blythe Road leads to Lake Blythe, KY, located west of US Highway 41. Fishing. |
| 31.5 50.7 669 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Buntin Lake is to the west of US Highway 41, on S Buntin Road. Fishing. |
| 38.0 61.2 607 ft. |
Crofton, KY |
Community of Crofton, Christian County, Kentucky (597 ft). - Crofton Reservoir (fishing). - Gordon Park (13731 N Old Madisonville Rd, Tel. 270-424-5111): Amenities (lighted picnic shelters, gazebo, paved walking trail, parking, lighted pond, handicap accessible restrooms, playground, volleyball/basketball court, baseball/softball field). |
| 38.2 61.5 604 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 800 |
Junction of US Highway 41 & Kentucky State Highway 800. On an east-southeast routing, this highway ends at an intersection with KY State Highway 189. To the east, KY State Highway 800 ends at a junction with KY State Highway 109. |
| 41.0 66.0 515 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State H ighway 1296 |
Junction of US Highway 41 & Kentucky State Highway 1296. Short highway to on an east-south route which ends at a junction with KY State Highway 1348. |
| 41.0 66.0 515 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State H ighway 1296 |
Junction of US Highway 41 & Kentucky State Highway 1296. Short highway to on an east-south route which ends at a junction with KY State Highway 1348. |
| 41.5 66.8 472 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 407 |
Junction of US Highway 41 & Kentucky State Highway 407. Brief highway which loops northeast and ends at a junction with US Highway 41. |
| 45.8 73.7 417 ft. |
Junction: Edward T. Breathitt Pennyrile Parkway |
Junction of US Highway 41 & Edward T. Breathitt Pennyrile Parkway. North access to the community of Hanson, Hopkins County, KY. Limited services. |
| 48.0 77.2 469 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Nortonville Lake, KY, is to the west of US Highway 41. Access is on High Street. Fishing. |
| 48.2 77.6 453 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 2083 |
ntersection of US Highway 41 & Kentucky State Highway 2083. North access to the community of Nortonville, Hopkins County, Kentucky (alt. 404 ft). - Nortonville Lake (fishing). |
| 48.7 78.4 404 ft. |
Nortonville, KY |
Community of Nortonville, Hopkins County, Kentucky (alt. 404 ft). - Nortonville Lake (fishing). Limited services. |
| 49.2 79.2 410 ft. |
Junction: US HIghway 62 |
Junction of US Highway 41 & US Highway 62. East access to the community of White Plains, Hopkins County, Kentucky (alt. 417 ft). Limited services. West access to the community of St. Charles, Hopkins County, Kentucky (alt. 440 ft). Limited services. |
| 50.7 81.6 427 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 3059 |
Junction of US Highway 41 & Kentucky State Highway 3059. West routing until its intersection with Wendell H. Ford Western Kentucky Parkway, where it terminates. |
| 50.9 81.9 433 ft. |
Junction: Wendell H. Ford Western Kentucky Parkway |
Junction of US Highway 41 & Wendell H. Ford Western Kentucky Parkway. East access to Peabody State Wildlife Area (W River Queen Rd, off Wendell H. Ford Western Kentucky Parkway): fishing; and the community of Central City, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky (alt. 436 ft). Places of interest - The Muhlenberg County Rail Trail, a paved trail which runs between Central City and Greenville, KY for pedestrians and non-motorized vehicles. |
| 52.1 83.9 502 ft. |
Mortons Gap, KY |
Community of Mortons Gap, Hopkins County, Kentucky (alt. 472 ft). Limited services. |
| 52.7 84.8 482 ft. |
Junction: West Virginia State Highway 813 |
Junction of US Highway 41 & West Virginia State Highway 813. Short highway that runs through the community of Mortons Gap, Hopkins County, Kentucky to the east and ends at its junction with Edward T. Breathitt Pennyrile Parkway. |
| 56.2 90.5 423 ft. |
Earlington, KY |
Community of Earlington, Hopkins County, Kentucky (alt. 423 ft). - Loch Mary Reservoir (fishing). Access off US Highway 41 is on W Main Street/State Highway 112. |
| 60.4 97.2 509 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 70 |
Intersection of US Highway 41 & Kentucky State Highway 70. Southwest access to the community of Fredonia, Caldwell County, Kentucky (alt. 427 ft). Limited services. NOTE: Brief overlap with US Highway 41 to the north. |
| 60.7 97.7 469 ft. |
Park |
Madisonville City Park (755 Park Ave, Tel. 270-824-2156): Amenities (2 fishing lakes, 2 lighted tennis courts, 12 outdoor picnic shelters, 9-hole municipal golf course, handicap accessible playground, 2 horseshoe pits, sand volleyball court, gravel walking trail, restrooms, amphitheater, boat ramp. |
| 61.1 98.3 472 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 70 |
NOTE: At this junction, KY State Highway 70 exits from US Highway 41. |
| 61.4 98.8 469 ft. |
Madisonville, KY |
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| 62.5 100.6 466 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 281/US Highway 41 |
Junction of US Highway 41 & Kentucky State Highway 281. North-west-north routing to an intersection with KY State Highway 138, where this highway terminates. NOTE: At this point, US Highway 41 branches out from the main route and runs on a west route to the community of Nebo, Hopkins County, Kentucky (alt. 404 ft). Limited services. |
| 63.2 101.7 489 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Lake Peewee (Madisonville, KY) is to the west of US Highway 41 (fishing). Access is from Shamrock Drive, then left on Versnick Way. |
| 63.6 102.3 522 ft. |
Junction: Kentuckly State Highway 1069 |
Junction of US Highway 41 & Kentucky State Highway 1069. On a northwest, route, KY State Highway 1069 intersects KY State Highway 260 and KY State Highway 120, where this highway terminates. |
| 63.9 102.9 486 ft. |
Junction: Edward T. Breathitt Pennyrile Parkway |
Junction of US Highway 41 & Edward T. Breathitt Pennyrile Parkway. South access to the community of Nortonville, Hopkins County, Kentucky (alt. 404 ft). - Nortonville Lake (fishing). North access to the community of Hanson, Hopkins County, KY. Limited services. |
| 64.9 104.5 469 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 2657 |
Junction of US Highway 41 & Kentucky State Highway 2657. A very brief highway which intersects Edward T. Breathitt Pennyrile Parkway to the east, where it ends its routing. |
| 66.0 106.2 479 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 862 |
Intersection of US Highway 41 & Kentucky State Highway 862. Crosses Edward T. Breathitt Pennyrile Parkway to the east, intersects KY State Highway 254, KY State Highway 85, turns south on Babe Nall Road, turns west on Smith Todd Road, re-crosses KY State Highway, then ends at an intersection with KY State Highway 2082. |
| 67.5 108.6 430 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 260 |
Junction of US Highway 41 & Kentucky State Highway 260. To the east, KY State Highway 260 ends at its intersection with KY State Highway 254. East access to the community of Hanson, Hopkins County, Kentucky (alt. 436 ft). Limited services. Further west, this highway ends at a junction with KY State Highway 1069. |
| 67.5 108.6 430 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 260 |
Junction of US Highway 41 & Kentucky State Highway 260. To the east, KY State Highway 260 ends at its intersection with KY State Highway 254. East access to the community of Hanson, Hopkins County, Kentucky (alt. 436 ft). Limited services. Further west, this highway ends at a junction with KY State Highway 1069. |
| 67.5 108.7 433 ft. |
Hanson, KY |
Community of Hanson, Hopkins County, Kentucky (alt. 436 ft). Limited services. |
| 71.8 115.6 427 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Slaughters Lake (Hanson, KY) is located east of US Highway 41. Fishing. |
| 72.6 116.9 400 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 138 |
Junction of US Highway 41 & Kentucky State Highway 138. Northeast access to the community of Rumsey, McLean County, Kentucky. Limited services. North access to the community of Slaughters, Webster County, Kentucky (alt. 420 ft). Nearby is Slaughters Lake (fishing). Limited services. |
| 75.4 121.4 394 ft. |
Junction: State Highway 147 |
NOTE: State Highway 147 links US Highway 41, Edward T. Breathitt Pennyrile Parkway, and KY State Highway 370 to the northeast. |
| 79.7 128.3 381 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 494 |
Junction of US Highway 41 & Kentucky State Highway 494. Brief highway that accesses Sebree Springs Park to the west. Ends at an intersection with KY State Highway 132. |
| 81.5 131.2 400 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Seebree Springs Park can be accessed off US Highway 41, on Sebree Springs Park Road, left on Roger Powell Road. |
| 82.1 132.2 387 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highways 56/370 |
Junction of US Highway 41 with Kentucky State Highways 56/70. NOTE: To the north, KY State Highway 56 very briefly overlaps US Highway 41. |
| 82.3 132.4 384 ft. |
Sebree, KY |
Community of Sebree, Webster County, Kentucky (alt. 387 ft). Landmarks include - Historic Sebree Deposit Bank (147 West Main Street, Tel. 270-826-7402), built c. 1890, currently still in operation. - McMullin-Warren House (early 1900s). - Sebree Springs State Park (US Highway 132): trees, hiking. |
| 82.4 132.6 381 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 56 |
NOTE: KY State Highway 56 ends it short overlap with US Highway 41 at this juncture. Proceeds east to the community of Beech Grove, McLean County, Kentucky. Limited services. |
| 84.4 135.8 367 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Creek crossing on US Highway 41. |
| 86.6 139.4 413 ft. |
Robards, KY |
Community of Robards, Henderson County, Kentucky (alt. 430 ft). Limited services. |
| 87.7 141.1 492 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Sportsman Lake is located east of US Highway 41 and can be accessed on KY State Highway 416 (on Sportsman Club Road). |
| 88.0 141.6 495 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 416 |
Junction of US Highway 41 & Kentucky State Highway 416. Takes a northeast route, then turns east at an intersection with KY State Highway 351, then ends at a junction with KY State Highway 9005 (Audobon Parkway). Southwest access to the community of Robards, Henderson County, Kentucky. Limited services. |
| 89.7 144.4 440 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 283 |
Junction of US Highway 41 & Kentucky State Highway 283. To the south, this highway ends at an intersection with KY State Highway 132. |
| 92.8 149.4 436 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highways 136/2248 |
Junction of US Highway 41 with Kentucky State Highways 136/2248. NOTE: To the north, KY State Highway 136 overlaps US Highway 41. Takes a south-east route to the community of Beech Grove, McLean County, Kentucky. Limited services. To the southwest, Kentucky State Highway 2248 ends at a junction with KY State Highway 1299. |
| 95.7 154.0 377 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 425 |
Junction of US Highway 41 & Kentucky State Highway 425. Ends at an intersection with Edward T. Breathitt Pennyrile Parkway. To the east, ends at a junction with US Highway 60. |
| 96.6 155.4 400 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 136 |
NOTE: KY State Highway 136 ends its overlap with US Highway 41. Ends northwest at an intersection with US Highway 60. |
| 97.9 157.5 390 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 812 |
US Highway 41 & Kentucky State Highway 812. On a south-east route, this highway terminates at an intersection with KY State Highway 1078. |
| 98.6 158.7 397 ft. |
Junction: Edward T. Breathitt Pennyrile Parkway |
Intersection of KY State Highway 9004/US Interstate Highway 69 to the south. |
| 99.1 159.4 400 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 351 |
Junction of US Highway 41 & Kentucky State Highway 351. Ends at an intersection with KY State Highway 416 to the southeast. |
| 101.0 162.5 449 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 60 |
Junction of US Highway 41 & US Highway 60 |
| 101.5 163.4 394 ft. |
Park |
Atkinson Park can be accessed off US Highway 41 on S Parkway Street. Located on 1805 North Elm Street. Amenities: 4 baseball fields, playground equipment, 2 softball fields, 10 picnic shelters, restrooms, 9-hole golf course, swimming pool, 2 scenic overlooks. |
| 102.3 164.7 394 ft. |
Junction: Watson Lane |
NOTE: Watson Lane connects US Highway 41 with US Highway 60 to the south. |
| 102.8 165.4 394 ft. |
State Park |
John James Audubon KY, State Park (3100 U.S. Hwy. 41 N Henderson, Tel. 270-826-2247 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting��������������270-826-2247������end_of_the_skype_highlighting begin_of_the_skype_highlighting��������������270-826-2247������end_of_the_skype_highlighting), home to the world's largest collection of artifacts/exhibits of artist/naturalist John James Audobon; features cottages, 69-acre campground. nature center, museum, picnic shelters, playground, grills, fishing lake, gift shop, 9-hole golf course, hiking trails. East access to Scenic Lake, KY. |
| 104.5 168.1 367 ft. |
Bridge |
Bi-State Vietnam Gold Star Twin Bridges or The Twin Bridges, cantilever bridges linking the community of Henderson, Kentucky with Evansville, Illinois, across the Ohio River. Almost 40,000 vehicles cross the bridges everyday. |
| 105.5 169.7 384 ft. |
Park |
Ellis Park Race Course (3300 US Highway 41 North, Tel. 800-333-8110), a thoroughbred racetrack, built in 1922; features a grandstand seating 6,000, 38 barns, turf course. |
| 105.9 170.5 361 ft. |
Kentucky-Indiana State Line |
At this point, at the Kentucky-Indiana state line, US Highway ends its route in Kentucky. Across the state line, it begins its Indiana routing in the community of Evansville, IL. - Start/Finish of Free RV Road Map Highway Guide. LD11.e |