Road Trip Planning| Miles Kms | Item | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0 0.0 1965 ft. |
Kentucky-Virginia State Line |
US Highway 421 begins its Kentucky route in Harlan County after crossing the Virginia-Kentucky state line from the Pennington Gap area in Virginia. |
| 2.9 4.6 1467 ft. |
Cranks, KY |
Community of Cranks, Harlan County, Kentucky. Limited services. |
| 4.0 6.4 1440 ft. |
Park |
Stone Mountain Park. Access from US Highway 421 is on State Highway 1138, left on Shelte House Road. |
| 5.2 8.4 1526 ft. |
Crummies, KY |
Community of Crummies, Harlan County, Kentucky. Limited services. |
| 7.1 11.5 1280 ft. |
Cawood, KY |
Community of Cawood, Harlan County, Kentucky. Limited services. |
| 10.9 17.6 1234 ft. |
Chevrolet, KY |
Community of Chevrolet, Harlan County, Kentucky. Limited services. |
| 12.7 20.5 1207 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Cumberland River, KY. crossing. |
| 13.0 21.0 1188 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Crossing Cumberland River on US Highway 421. |
| 15.9 25.6 1161 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 38 |
Junction of US Highway 421 & Kentucky State Highway 38. North-east access to the community of Evarts, Harlan County, Kentucky (alt. 1,575 ft). - South Evarts RV Park (104 David Turner Drive, Tel. 606-837-0832) - North Evarts RV Park (122 Walnut Street, Tel. 606-837-0834). |
| 16.1 25.9 1168 ft. |
Harlan, KY |
Community of Harlan, county seat of Harlan County, Kentucky (alt. 1,191 ft). Limited services. |
| 16.4 26.4 1161 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Crossing Cumberland River. |
| 16.8 27.1 1158 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Cumberland River crossing. |
| 17.0 27.4 1181 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 119 |
Junction of US Highway 421 & US Highway 119. NOTE: To the north, US Highway 119 overlaps US Highway 421. West-south access to the community of Dayhoit, Harlan County, Kentucky. Limited services. |
| 17.8 28.6 1270 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 119 |
NOTE: Overlap of US Highway 119 with US Highway 421 ends at this junction. Northeast access to the community of Cumberland, Harlan County, Kentucky (alt. 1,444 ft). Places of interest: - Kingdom Come State Park (502 Park Rd, Tel. 606-589-2479): Facilities (camp sites, lake, picnic facilities, primitive camping, cave amphitheater, gift shop, 14 hiking trails, 4 mountain overlooks, 2 large picnic shelters, playgrounds). Activities (camping, picnicking, hiking, paddle-boating. Also features natural rock formations such as Raven Rock and Log Rock). - Sleepy Hollow Golf Course (330 Golf Course Road, Tel. 606-589-2502): 9-hole, par 70 golf course. |
| 17.8 28.6 1201 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Crossing Cumberland River. |
| 27.1 43.6 1424 ft. |
Bledsoe, KY |
Community of Bledsoe, Harlan County, Kentucky. Limited services. |
| 30.0 48.3 1217 ft. |
Helton, KY |
Community of Helton, Leslie County, Kentucky. Limited services. |
| 34.9 56.1 1056 ft. |
Mozelle, KY |
Community of Mozelle, Leslie County, Kentucky. Limited services. |
| 38.3 61.6 971 ft. |
Asher, KY |
Community of Asher, Leslie County, Kentucky. Limited services. |
| 39.1 62.9 948 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Creek crossing on US Highway 421. |
| 41.8 67.3 915 ft. |
Hoskinston, KY |
Community of Hoskinston, Leslie County, Kentucky. Limited services. |
| 42.8 68.9 899 ft. |
Stinnett, KY |
Community of Stinnett, Leslie County, Kentucky (alt. 909 ft). Limited services. |
| 49.2 79.1 892 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 80 |
Intersection of US Highway 421 & Kentucky State Highway 80. East-north access to the community of Wooton, Leslie County, Kentucky. Limited services. NOTE: To the north-east, KY State Highway 80 overlaps US Highway 421. |
| 49.6 79.9 869 ft. |
Hyden, KY |
Community of Kyden, Leslie County, Kentucky. Limited services. |
| 50.1 80.7 866 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 118 |
US Highway 421 & Kentucky State Highway 118. To the north, this highway terminates at an intersection with KY State Highway 9006, in the community of Thousandsticks, Leslie County, Kentucky. Limited services. |
| 51.7 83.2 883 ft. |
Hell for Certain, KY |
Community of Hell for Certain, Leslie County, Kentucky. Limited services. |
| 62.8 101.1 860 ft. |
Bear Branch, KY |
Community of Bear Branch, Leslie County, Kentucky. Limited services. |
| 64.2 103.3 869 ft. |
Big Creek, KY |
Community of Big Creek, Clay County, Kentucky. Limited services. |
| 65.4 105.3 837 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Crossing a creek on US Highway 421. |
| 78.7 126.6 869 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 11 |
Junction of US Highway 421 & Kentucky State Highway 11. NOTE: To the north, this highway merges with US Highway 421. South access to the community of Woollum, Knox County, Kentucky. Limited services. |
| 78.7 126.6 866 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 9006 |
Junction of US Highway 421 & Kentucky State Highway 9006 |
| 81.0 130.3 866 ft. |
Manchester, KY |
Community of Manchester, county seat of Clay County, Kentucky (alt. 869 ft). - Clay County Campground (83 Crawfish Road, Tel. 606-598-3449). |
| 81.5 131.2 830 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Creek crossing on Richmond Road. |
| 86.9 139.9 899 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 11 |
NOTE: At this junction, KY State Highway 11 separates from US Highway 421. East-northeast access to the community of Oneida, Clay County, Kentucky. Limited services. |
| 89.5 144.0 948 ft. |
Burning Springs, KY |
Community of Burning Springs, Clay County, Kentucky. Limited services. |
| 94.4 151.9 958 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 577 |
US Highway 421 & Kentucky State Highway 577. West access to Daniel Boone National Forest (1700 Bypass Road, Winchester, KY, Tel. 859-745-3100): Activities (camping, rock climbing, backpacking, hunting, boating, fishing, biking, bird watching, caving, canoeing). Amenities: 3 large lakes (Lake Cumberland, Cave Run Lake, & Laurel River Lake), 2 wilderness areas, Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail. This highway ends at its intersection with KY State Highway 30. NOTE: To the north, this highway overlaps US Highway 421. |
| 95.1 153.1 1073 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 577 |
NOTE: KY State Highway 577 branches off from US Highway 421 at this junction and proceeds northeast to an intersection with KY State Highway 11, where it terminates. |
| 99.4 160.0 1188 ft. |
Tyner, KY |
Community of Tyner, Jackson County, Kentucky. Limited services. |
| 99.5 160.2 1181 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 30 |
Junction of US Highway 421 & Kentucky State Highway 30. West-southwest access to the community of Annville, Jackson County, Kentucky. Limited services. NOTE: Overlaps US Highway 421 to the north at this point. |
| 100.4 161.5 1211 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 30 |
NOTE: KY State Highway 30 ends its overlap with US Highway 421 at this point. Northeast access to the community of Herd, Kentucky. Limited services. |
| 102.1 164.3 1191 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Beulah Lake is located east of US Highway 421. Fishing. |
| 103.2 166.1 1299 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 1071 |
Junction of US Highway 421 & Kentucky State Highway 1071. On a northeast-south route, this highway ends at an intersection with Maulden-Owsley Road/Allen Road. |
| 106.5 171.4 1355 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 587 |
Intersection of US Highway 421 & Kentucky State Highway 587. East-north access to the community of New Zion, Scott County, Kentucky. Limited services. |
| 109.9 176.9 1037 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 89 |
Junction of US Highway 421 & Kentucky State Highway 89. Northeast-north access to the community of Foxtown, Jackson County, Kentucky. Limited services. NOTE: To the west, this highway merges with KY State Highway 421. |
| 110.5 177.8 1030 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 89 |
NOTE: At this junction, KY State Highway 89 ends its overlap with US Highway 421. To southwest, this highway proceeds the community of Livingston, Rockcastle County, Kentucky. Limited services. |
| 114.5 184.3 1063 ft. |
Waneta, KY |
Community of Waneta, Jackson County, Kentucky. Limited services. |
| 117.8 189.5 1483 ft. |
Sandgap, KY |
Community of Sandgap, Jackson County, Kentucky. Limited services. |
| 128.3 206.4 801 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 21 |
Junction of US Highway 421 & Kentucky State Highway 21. West access to the city of Berea, Madison County, Kentucky (alt. 1,024 ft). - Berea City Park: soccer fields, walking trail, softball fields, sand volleyball court, basketball court, baseball fields, playground, picnic shelter, horseshoe pits. |
| 131.9 212.2 873 ft. |
Wildlife Management Area |
Miller-Welch-Central Kentucky Wildlife Management Area. From US Highway 421, take Muddy Creek Road. Fishing, limited hunting, trap/skeet shooting. |
| 133.2 214.4 1053 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 1016 |
Junction of US Highway 421 & Kentucky State Highway 1016. South access to the city of Berea, Madison County, Kentucky (alt. 1,024 ft). - Berea City Park: soccer fields, walking trail, softball fields, sand volleyball court, basketball court, baseball fields, playground, picnic shelter, horseshoe pits. |
| 138.4 222.7 1024 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 25 |
US Highway 421 & US Highway 25 intersect at this point. South access to the city of Berea, Madison County, Kentucky (alt. 1,024 ft). - Berea City Park: soccer fields, walking trail, softball fields, sand volleyball court, basketball court, baseball fields, playground, picnic shelter, horseshoe pits. NOTE: To the north, this highway overlaps US Highway 421 at this point. NOTE: To the north, US Highway 25 overlaps US highway 431. |
| 141.9 228.3 909 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highways 25/876 |
Junction of US Highway 421 & Kentucky State Highways 25/876. NOTE: To the north, KY State Highway 876 overlaps US Highway 421. To the west, KY State Highway 876 takes a southwest route to end at an intersection with KY State Highway 595. Rejoins US Highway 421 on Dr. Robert R. Martin Bypass. |
| 142.4 229.1 886 ft. |
Point of Interest |
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| 142.6 229.5 869 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 52 |
Junction of US Highway 421 & Kentucky State Highway 52 |
| 144.9 233.2 827 ft. |
Richmond, KY |
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| 146.3 235.4 892 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 25 |
Junction of US Highway 421 & US Highway 25 |
| 146.7 236.1 919 ft. |
Junction: US Interstate Highway 75 |
Junction of US Highway 421 & US Interstate Highway 75 |
| 151.9 244.4 978 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 627 |
Intersection of US Highway 421 & Kentucky State Highway 627 |
| 154.2 248.2 922 ft. |
Junction |
NOTE: At this point, US Highways 421/25 veer off to the east on Igo Road, then turn north to merge with US Interstate Highway 75. To the north, this highway becomes Lexington Rd/State Highway 2328. |
| 155.5 250.2 712 ft. |
Junction: State Highway 2328 |
Junction of US Highways 421/25, US Interstate Highway 75 with State Highway 2328. To the northwest, State Highway 2328 crosses the Kentucky River, after which it turns south to cross over US I-75. |
| 155.8 250.8 558 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Bridge over the Kentucky River. |
| 157.0 252.7 820 ft. |
Junction: US Interstate Highway 75 |
Junction of US Highway 421 & US Interstate Highway 75 |
| 159.6 256.9 971 ft. |
Junction: US Interstate Highway 75 |
US Highway 421 & US Interstate Highway 75 meet at this junction |
| 165.1 265.7 1024 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 418 |
Junction of US Highway 421 & Kentucky State Highway 418. To the southeast, this highway intersects US I-75 and the community of Athens, Lexington-Fayette Urban County, Kentucky. Limited services. |
| 165.3 266.0 1001 ft. |
Park |
Jacobson Park (4001 Athens-Boonesboro Road, Lexington, Kentucky): Amenities (playground, picnic shelters, basketball courts, volleyball courts, dog park, open play fields, restrooms, reservoir, marina. Activities (fishing, picnicking, boating, canoeing). |
| 165.6 266.5 971 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Lexington Reservoir No. 4, part of Jacobson Park (4001 Athens-Boonesboro Road, Lexington, Kentucky). Fishing. |
| 166.7 268.3 997 ft. |
Park |
Mt. Tabor Park (550 Elk Lake Drive, Lexington, KY): tennis courts, soccer fields, playground equipment, parking, trees. From US Highway 421, east on Man O War Blvd, right on Beaver Creek Drive, then another right on Elk Lake Drive. |
| 167.5 269.5 1017 ft. |
Park |
Woodhill Park (457 Larkwood Drive, Lexington, KY): baseball/softball field, soccer field, parking, trees. |
| 167.5 269.5 1017 ft. |
Park |
Woodhill Park (457 Larkwood Drive, Lexington, KY): baseball/softball field, soccer field, parking, trees. Access from US Highway 421 is west on Old Todds Rd, lft on Woodhill Drive, then right on Larkwood Drive. |
| 167.8 270.0 1004 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 4 |
Junction of US Highway 421 & Kentucky State Highway 4. This highway takes a north-west route and becomes US-421 Bypass/US-25 Bypass and crosses over US Highway 421. |
| 167.9 270.2 981 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Reservoir Number 1 can be accessed from Lake Park Road, off US Highway 421. Fishing. |
| 168.2 270.6 981 ft. |
Park |
Idle Hour Park (212 St. Ann Drive, Lexington, KY): tennis courts, baseball/softball fields, basketball court, playground, parking. |
| 168.5 271.2 988 ft. |
Park/Reservoirs |
Lakeshore Drive, off US Highway 421, accesses Lakeview Park (350 Lakeshore Drive, Lexington, KY): football field, softball field, baseball field, trees, tennis courts, soccer field, parking; and Reservoir Nos. 2 & 3 (fishing). |
| 169.1 272.1 1017 ft. |
Park |
Clinton Road Park (200 Clinton Rd, Lexington, KY): trees, open play field . Off US Highway 421, take Chinoe Road, left on Clays Spring Lane, right on Clinton Road. |
| 170.9 275.1 1001 ft. |
Lexington, KY |
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| 171.3 275.6 984 ft. |
Park |
Woodland Park (601 E. High Street, Lexington, KY) - Amenities: skate park, aquatic center/pool, basketball courts, playground, tennis courts, baseball/softball field, shelters, skate park, gazebo, horseshoe pits. |
| 171.4 275.9 965 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 60 |
Junction of US Highway 421 & US Highway 60. NOTE: To the north, this highway overlaps US Highway 421. |
| 171.9 276.7 951 ft. |
Park |
Duncan Park (530 North Limestone Street): basketball court, walking path, trees. |
| 172.2 277.1 945 ft. |
Junction: US Highways 27/68 |
Junction of US Highway 421 with US Highways 27/68. To the northeast, these highways provide access to the city of Paris, county seat of Bourbon County, Kentucky. - Nannine Clay Wallis Arboretum (616 Pleasant Street, Tel. 859-987-6158) has 70 varieties of trees, herb, rose, and daylily gardens, pavilion, and reflecting pool; offers guided tours; open sunrise to sunset, free admission. - Historic Colville Covered Bridge, built in 1877. |
| 174.5 280.8 958 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 60/Kentucky State Highway 4 |
Junction of US Highway 421 with US Highway 60 & Kentucky State Highway 4 (US-421 Bypass). Bypasses the city of Lexington, Lexington-Fayette Urban County, Kentucky. |
| 174.5 280.8 958 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 60/Kentucky State Highway 4 |
Junction of US Highway 421 with US Highway 60 & Kentucky State Highway 4 (US-421 Bypass). On an east-south route, bypasses the city of Lexington, Lexington-Fayette Urban County, Kentucky. Intersects US Highway 25, KY State Highways 922/353, US Highway 68, KY State Highway 57, and US Highway 60. |
| 176.5 284.0 915 ft. |
Park |
Masterson Station Park (3051 Leestown Road, Lexington, KY): picnic shelters, football/soccer fields, dog park, playground, sand volleyball, playground, in-line hockey, barbecue grills, picnic tables, horseback riding. |
| 181.6 292.3 860 ft. |
Junction: US HIghway 62 |
US Highway 421 & US Highway 62 intersect at this point. NOTE: To the northwest, this highway overlaps US Highway 421. To the northeast, US Highway 62 intersects US Interstate Highways 64 and 460. |
| 182.4 293.6 794 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Creek crossing on E Leetown Road. |
| 184.6 297.0 833 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 341 |
Junction of US Highway 421 & Kentucky State Highway 341. Short highway to the north that connects US Highway 421 with Ironworks Road. |
| 184.8 297.4 807 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 62 |
NOTE: US Highway 62 ends its overlap with US Highway 421. South access to 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 solider lost. |
| 188.2 302.8 830 ft. |
Junction: Woodlake Road |
NOTE: Woodlake Road links US Highway 421 with US Highway 460 to the north. |
| 192.8 310.2 807 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 60/Kentucky State Highway 676 |
Junction of US Highway 421 with US Highway 60 & Kentucky State Highway 676. On a west-south route, KY State Highway 676 crosses the Kentucky River, then turns west again to end at an intersection with US Highway 127. To the south, US Highway 60 intersects US Interstate Highway 64, and accesses the community of Versailles, Woodford County, Kentucky (alt. 892 ft). Attractions - Woodford City Park (293 Beasley Rd). - Bluegrass Railroad Museum (175 Beasley Road, Tel. 859-873-2476): offers a 1-hour, 7-mile round trip train ride through Central Kentucky horse farms, interactive displays & artifacts from Kentucky's railroad history. |
| 193.8 311.8 771 ft. |
Park |
East Frankfort Park (315 Hickory Drive, East Frankfort, KY): 2 lighted Minor League baseball fields, 3 lighted tennis courts, sand volleyball court, picnic facilities, 2 picnic shelters, restrooms, nature trails, 18-hole disc golf course, playground equipment. Off US Highway 421, take Lyons Drive, right on Bonnycastle Drive, another right on E Frankfort Park Road. |
| 194.2 312.5 801 ft. |
Junction: US Highways 60/460 |
Junction of US Highway 421 & US Highways 60/460. |
| 195.4 314.4 640 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. |
| 195.6 314.8 502 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 127 |
Junction of US Highway 421 & US Highway 127. To the southwest, US Highway 127 becomes State Highway 2261/Holmes Street. NOTE: To the southwest, US Highway 127 overlaps US Highway 421. |
| 196.4 316.1 509 ft. |
Frankfort, KY |
NOTE: To the southwest, US Highway 127 overlaps US Highway 421. |
| 197.1 317.2 502 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. Access off US Highway 421 is from Reilly Road, then left on Pleasant Hill Drive. |
| 197.3 317.5 512 ft. |
Park |
River View Park (404 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). |
| 197.5 317.8 509 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 420 |
Intersection of US Highway 421 & Kentucky State Highway 420. East-south routing to an intersection with KY State Highway 676, where KY State Highway 420 terminates. |
| 197.5 317.9 472 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Bridge crossing over the Kentucky River. |
| 197.9 318.5 495 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 127 |
NOTE: US Highway 127 exits from US Highway 421 at this junction. South access to Juniper Hill Park & Golf Course (800 Louisville Rd, Frankfort, KY, Tel. 502-875-8575): Amenities (18-hole golf course, picnic facilities, playground, Olympic size pool, gazebo, 4 lighted tennis courts, 2 lighted sand volleyball courts, 3 horseshoe pits), and the community of Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, Kentucky (alt. 878 ft). Limited services. |
| 201.9 324.9 617 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Stony Creek, KY crossing. |
| 204.4 329.0 863 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 12 |
Junction of US Highway 421 & Kentucky State Highway 12. West-south-west route to the community of Bagdad, Shelby County, Kentucky. Limited services. On an east-north route, this highway ends after crossing Flat Creek. |
| 210.2 338.3 873 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 561 |
Junction of US Highway 421 & Kentucky State Highway 561. On an east-northeast route, KY State Highway 561 becomes Fallis-Gest Road/Lockport-Fallis Road, and ends at an intersection with KY State Highway 389. |
| 212.0 341.2 627 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Salt River crossing. |
| 219.9 353.8 899 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 22 |
Junction of US Highway 421 & Kentucky State Highway 22. NOTE: Merges with US Highway 421 to the northwest. Northeast access to the community of Bethlehem, Henry County, Kentucky. Limited services. |
| 222.5 358.0 892 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 22 |
NOTE: At this juncture, KY State Highway 22 separates from US Highway 421. West access to the community of Eminence, Henry County, Kentucky. Hosts the annual Highland Renaissance Festival (from May to July) and the Celtic Fest (September). Nearby is Eminence Lake (fishing). |
| 225.3 362.5 787 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 55 |
Junction of US Highway 421 & Kentucky State Highway 55. South access to the community of Eminence, Henry County, Kentucky. Hosts the annual Highland Renaissance Festival (from May to July) and the Celtic Fest (September). Nearby is Eminence Lake (fishing). NOTE: To the north, this highway overlaps US Highway 421. |
| 226.6 364.7 833 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highways 146/573 |
Junction of US Highway 421 & Kentucky State Highways 146/573. To the east, KY State Highway 573 provides access to the community of Bethlehem, Henry County, Kentucky. Limited services. On a west-southwest routing, KY State Highway 146 accesses the community of La Grange, Oldham County, Kentucky (alt. 863 ft). Places of interest: - Eddie Mundo Park (Washington St near Mulberry St): picnic areas, playground equipment, basketball court. - John T. Walsh Park (Fourth St/Old Laundry Rd): Little League ball fields, picnic tables, gazebos, playground equipment. - Wilborn Park (Head Lane/Hoffman Lane): picnic shelter, playground equipment, fishing, restrooms. Nearby are Crystal Lake & L and N Lake. Fishing. |
| 226.7 364.9 837 ft. |
New Castle, KY |
Community of New Castle, Henry County, Kentucky (alt. 833 ft). Limited services. |
| 227.1 365.5 860 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 202 |
Junction of US Highway 421 & Kentucky State Highway 202. This highway ends at an intersection with KY State Highway 289 to the northeast. |
| 233.6 375.9 896 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 55 |
NOTE: KY State Highway 55 terminates its overlap with US Highway 421 at this point. North access to the community of Prestonville, Carroll County, Kentucky. - Stone House on Kentucky River, a historic house built in 1835. Nearby is the Kentucky River, a 259-mile long tributary of the Ohio River; fishing, canoeing. |
| 234.5 377.3 909 ft. |
Campbellsburg, KY |
Community of Campbellsburg, Henry County, Kentucky (alt. 906 ft). Limited services. |
| 236.2 380.1 873 ft. |
Junction: US Interstate Highway 71 |
Junction of US Highway 421 & US Interstate Highway 71. North-northeast 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. South access to the community of La Grange, Oldham County, Kentucky (alt. 863 ft). Places of interest: - Eddie Mundo Park (Washington St near Mulberry St): picnic areas, playground equipment, basketball court. - John T. Walsh Park (Fourth St/Old Laundry Rd): Little League ball fields, picnic tables, gazebos, playground equipment. - Wilborn Park (Head Lane/Hoffman Lane): picnic shelter, playground equipment, fishing, restrooms. Nearby are Crystal Lake & L and N Lake. Fishing. |
| 240.4 386.8 561 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Creek crossing on US Highway 421. |
| 243.7 392.2 906 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 42 |
Junction of US Highway 421 & US Highway 42. NOTE: Short overlap to the north with US Highway 421. South-southwest route to the community of Goshen, Oldham County, Kentucky. Limited services. |
| 243.8 392.4 909 ft. |
Bedford, KY |
Community of Bedford, county seat of Trimble County, Kentucky (alt. 902 ft). Limited services. |
| 243.9 392.5 915 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 42 |
NOTE: Brief overlap of US Highway 42 with US Highway 421 ends here. East-north-east route to the community of Prestonville, Carroll County, Kentucky (alt. 463 ft). Located at the junction of the Kentucky and Ohio Rivers. Limited services. |
| 245.0 394.3 935 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 625 |
Junction of US Highway 421 & Kentucky State Highway 625. Loops north to access the community of Milton, Trimble County, Kentucky. - Nearby Milton-Madison Bridge connects Milton, KY to Madison, IN. The bridge is the only vehicular link in either direction between the states of Kentucky and Indiana. - Kentucky River, a 259-mile long tributary of the Ohio River; fishing, canoeing; and reconnects with US Highway 421. |
| 248.7 400.2 909 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 1226 |
US Highway 421 intersects Kentucky State Highway 1226 at this point. Short highway which connects US Highway 421 with US Highway 42 on a north-southeast route. East access to General Butler Kentucky State Resort Park. 111 campsites with electrical hookups and grills, showers, rest rooms, boating and fishing on Butler Lake, KY. |
| 254.2 409.0 883 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 421 |
Junction of US Highway 421 & Kentucky State Highway 625. Travels south-west on Peck Pike Road and reconnects with US Highway 421. |
| 255.8 411.7 456 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 36 |
Intersection of US Highway 421 & Kentucky State Highway 36. On an east-south-east route, parallels the Kentucky River and accesses the community of Prestonville, Carroll County, Kentucky (alt. 463 ft). Located at the junction of the Kentucky and Ohio Rivers. Limited services. |
| 256.0 411.9 459 ft. |
Milton, KY |
Community of Milton, Trimble County, Kentucky (alt. 459 ft). - Nearby Milton-Madison Bridge connects Milton, KY to Madison, IN. The bridge is the only vehicular link in either direction between the states of Kentucky and Indiana. - Kentucky River, a 259-mile long tributary of the Ohio River; fishing, canoeing. |
| 256.1 412.1 436 ft. |
Bridge |
Milton-Madison Bridge is the only automobile connection, in either direction, between Kentucky and Indiana. |
| 256.3 412.5 420 ft. |
Kentucky-Indiana Stae Line |
At this point, US Highway 421 crosses the Kentucky River, which forms the border between Kentucky and Indiana, and starts its route in Madison, IN. - Start/Finish of Free RV Road Map Highway Travel Guide - LD11e. |