Road Trip Planning| Miles Kms | Item | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0 0.0 295 ft. |
Kentucky-Illinois State Line |
After crossing the Illinois-Kentucky state line on the Ohio River, US Highway 62 starts its route inside the state of Kentucky in Ballard County. Runs concurrently with US Highways 51/60. |
| 0.7 1.1 312 ft. |
Point of Interest |
To the north of US Highway 62 are First Lake, KY; Second Lake, KY; Minor Lake, KY; and Grassy Lake, KY. Fishing. |
| 1.4 2.2 302 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Crossing Minor Slough Lake, KY. |
| 1.7 2.7 328 ft. |
Swan Lake Road, KY |
Access to Swan Lake (Ballard County, KY), north of US Highway 62; the largest natural lake in the state of Kentucky at 300 acres. Part of the Cummins Tract Lakes, a series of 12 lakes; Long Pond, KY, Cross Lough, KY, Deep Slough, KY. Fishing. |
| 2.4 3.8 328 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Lost Pond, KY and Twin Lake, KY are located east of US Highway 62. Fishing. |
| 2.9 4.7 328 ft. |
Point of Interest |
To the east of US Highway 62 is Flat Pond, KY. Fishing. |
| 4.4 7.1 394 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 60 |
NOTE: US Highway 60 exits US Highway 62 at this point. North access to the community of Barlow, Ballard County, KY (alt. 374 ft). Nearby is Ballard Kentucky Wildlife Management Area (Ballard County, KY, Tel. 270-224-2244) consists of 11 lakes, agricultural bottomlands, and sloughs; fishing, hunting, bird-watching. |
| 4.7 7.5 354 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 121 |
Junction of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 121, in the community of Wickliffe, county seat of Ballard County, KY (alt. 354 ft). - Wickliffe Mounds (94 Green St, Tel. 270-335-3681), an archaeological site of prehistoric Mississippian mound builders, situated on a bluff that overlooks the Mississippi River. Features a gift shop, 3 excavated mounds, artifacts, prehistoric tools, Woodwalk Trail, picnic area w/ tables. KY State Highway 121 goes east to access the community of Blandville, Ballard County, Kentucky. Limited services. |
| 8.0 12.9 305 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Creek crossing on US Highway 62. To the east of US Highway 62 is Winford Pond, KY. Fishing. |
| 12.9 20.7 364 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 51 |
NOTE: US Highway 51 ends its overlap with US Highway 68 and proceeds south to the community of Bardwell, county seat of Carlisle County, KY (alt. 361 ft; limited services), and the community of Arlington, Carlisle County, KY (alt. 351 ft). Limited services. |
| 13.2 21.2 384 ft. |
Bardwell, KY |
Community of Bardwell, county seat of Carlisle County, KY (alt. 361 ft). Limited services. |
| 17.9 28.8 374 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 408 |
Junction of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 408. South-east route; ends at Hopewell Road. |
| 18.9 30.4 351 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 121 |
Junction of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 121. North-west access to the community of Blandville, Ballard County, Kentucky. Limited services. South access to the city of Mayfield, Graves County, Kentucky (alt. 476 ft). Attractions: - Kiwanis Park (Cuba Road): 2 soccer fields, skate park, playground, basketball court, 4 picnic shelters/grills; open until dark. - Lions Club Park (S 15th St): Scott Thompson Tennis Center, picnic shelter, playground. - Kaler Bottoms Public Wildlife Area (KY State Highway 131, Mayfield): limited facilities; wildlife viewing, hunting, fishing. |
| 20.4 32.8 397 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 1820 |
Intersection of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 1820. Takes a north-east route where it ends at a junction with KY State Highway 1241. |
| 21.8 35.1 358 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 307 |
Junction of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 307. South access to the community of Fulton, Fulton County, Kentucky (alt. 361 ft). Known as the "Banana Capital of the World." - Historic Confederate Memorial (located in Kentucky Fairview Cemetery) has a 6-ft statue of a Confederate soldier. |
| 22.6 36.3 338 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Crossing Mayfield Creek, KY on US Highway 62. |
| 25.4 40.8 344 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 1820 |
Intersection of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 1820. To the east, this highway ends at a junction with KY State Highway 1241. On a west-south route, KY State Highway 1820 ends at a junction with US Highway 62. |
| 25.9 41.6 338 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Creek crossing on Cunningham Road, KY (US Highway 62). |
| 26.9 43.3 358 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 1837 |
Junction of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 1837. West access to the community of Blandville, Ballard County, Kentucky. Limited services. NOTE: Short north-east overlap with US Highway 62. |
| 27.0 43.5 371 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 1367 |
Junction of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 1367, in the community of Lovelaceville, Ballard County, Kentucky. Limited services. This highway ends at an intersection with KY State Highway 286 to the north. |
| 27.2 43.8 361 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 1837 |
NOTE: After its short overlap with US Highway 62, KY State Highway 1837 turns east, then north to terminate at a junction with KY State Highway 1322. |
| 29.1 46.9 469 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 726 |
US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 726 intersect at this juncture. Terminates to the north at an intersection with US Highway 60. |
| 29.8 47.9 472 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 1322 |
Junction of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 1322. East access to the community of Massac, McCracken County, Kentucky (alt. 459 ft), and the community of Lone Oak, McCracken County, Kentucky (alt. 472 ft). - Lone Oak Park (Lakeshore Drive & College Ave): tennis courts, trees, softball/baseball fields. |
| 30.9 49.7 479 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 286 |
Junction of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 286. To the west, ends at an intersection with KY State Highway 121. |
| 32.3 52.0 482 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 305 |
Junction of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 305. North access to Barkley Regional Airport (, 2901 Fisher Road, West Paducah KY, Tel. 270-74409521), and the community of West Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky (alt. 361 ft). Limited services. |
| 36.4 58.5 420 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 998 |
US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 998 meet at this junction. To the north, this highway ends at an intersection with KY State Highway 305. |
| 37.1 59.7 433 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 970 |
Intersection of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 970. South access to the community of Massac, McCracken County, Kentucky (alt. 459 ft). Nearby is Lone Oak Park (Lakeshore Drive & College Ave): tennis courts, trees, softball/baseball fields. Terminates at a junction with KY State Highway 1322. |
| 38.3 61.6 423 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 1286 |
Junction of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 1286. To the west, this highway ends at an intersection with KY State Highway 998. South access to the community of Lone Oak, McCracken County, Kentucky (alt. 472 ft). - Lone Oak Park (Lakeshore Drive & College Ave): tennis courts, trees, softball/baseball fields. |
| 39.4 63.4 410 ft. |
Junction: US Interstate Highway 24 |
US Highway 62 intersects US Interstate Highway 24 at this point. Goes north and crosses the Kentucky-Illinois border and enters Illinois in Massac County, IL. Southeast access to the community of Hendron, McCracken County, Kentucky (alt. 367 ft). Nearest attractions are in Paducah, KY. |
| 40.5 65.1 377 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 45 |
Junction of US Highway 62 & US Highway 45. South access to the community of Lone Oak, McCracken County, Kentucky (alt. 472 ft). - Lone Oak Park (Lakeshore Drive & College Ave): tennis courts, trees, softball/baseball fields. NOTE: Brief overlap to the east with US Highway 62. |
| 40.8 65.6 367 ft. |
Park/Golf Cousre |
Paxton Park Golf Course ( 841 Berger Road, Paducah, KY, Tel. 270-444-9514): 18-hole, par 71 golf course; pavilion/picnic tables, grill, showers, pro shop, snack bar. |
| 41.1 66.1 348 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 45/60 |
Junction of US Highway 62 & US Highways 45/60. NOTE: US Highway 45 ends its overlap with US Highway 68 at this point; runs concurrently with US Highway 60 to the north. US Highway 60 turns west and accesses the community of West Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky (alt. 361 ft). Limited services. NOTE: US Highway 60 overlaps US Highway 62 to the east. |
| 41.7 67.1 341 ft. |
Paducah, KY |
Junction of US Highway 45 |
| 42.0 67.6 331 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 994 |
Intersection of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 994. To the south, this highway ends at a junction with KY State Highway 849. |
| 42.6 68.6 341 ft. |
Park |
Blackburn Park (Paducah, KY): basketball court, play area, open field; can be accessed from US Highway 62 on Mallory Street, then right on Caldwell Street. |
| 43.2 69.6 335 ft. |
Park |
Access to Kolb Park (1650 S 6th Street, Paducah, KY): large playground, picnic shelter, restrooms, from US Highway 62 is on Broad Street. |
| 43.3 69.7 305 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Creek crossing on Irvin Cobb Drive, KY (US Highway 62). |
| 44.1 70.9 338 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 284 |
Junction of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 284. South access to the community of Woodlawn-Oakdale, McCracken County, Kentucky. Limited services. |
| 45.2 72.8 341 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 60 |
Junction of US Highway 62 & US Highway 60. NOTE: To the south, US Highway 60 overlaps US Highway 62. |
| 46.3 74.5 312 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Crossing Clarks River, KY. |
| 47.1 75.8 358 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 60 |
NOTE: US Highway 60 ends its overlap with US Highway 62. To the northeast, crosses the Tennessee River, KY and proceeds to the community of Ledbetter, Livingston County, KY (alt. 348 ft). Near the Ohio and Tennessee Rivers. Limited services. |
| 48.0 77.3 361 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 131 |
Intersection of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 131. South access to the community of Reidland, McCracken County, KY (alt. 404 ft). - Lake Genevieve, KY is nearby. Fishing. |
| 48.4 77.9 381 ft. |
Kenmar Road, KY |
Access to Lake Genevieve, KY. Fishing. East of US Highway 62. |
| 49.1 79.0 354 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 787 |
Junction of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 787. West access to the community of Reidland, McCracken County, KY (alt. 404 ft). - Lake Genevieve, KY is nearby. Fishing. To the west, this highway ends on Kentucky Dam Road on US Highway 62. |
| 49.7 80.0 390 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 68 |
NOTE: US Highway 68 separates from US Highway 62 at this intersection. South-east-south access to the community of Draffenville, Marshall County, KY. Limited services. |
| 54.1 87.1 351 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 1610 |
Intersection of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 1610, in the community of Possum Trot, Marshall County, KY. Limited services. |
| 56.3 90.6 371 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 1523 |
Junction of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 1523. North-east access to the community of Calvert City, Marshall County, KY (alt. 341 ft). - Old Park (E 5th Avenue): picnic pavilions, baseball/softball field, playground equipment. - Doctor's Memorial Park (north of East 5th Avenue): multiple soccer fields, 3 lighted baseball/softball fields, basketball court, 2 T-ball fields, lighted skateboard park. |
| 58.3 93.8 453 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 95 |
Junction of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 95. North access to the community of Calvert City, Marshall County, KY (alt. 341 ft). - Old Park (E 5th Avenue): picnic pavilions, baseball/softball field, playground equipment. - Doctor's Memorial Park (north of East 5th Avenue): multiple soccer fields, 3 lighted baseball/softball fields, basketball court, 2 T-ball fields, lighted skateboard park. To the south, this highway ends at an intersection with US Highway 68. |
| 58.7 94.5 377 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 1523;Julian M. Carroll Purchase Parkway |
Junction of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 1523/Julian M. Carroll Purchase Parkway. North access to the community of Calvert City, Marshall County, KY (alt. 341 ft). - Old Park (E 5th Avenue): picnic pavilions, baseball/softball field, playground equipment. - Doctor's Memorial Park (north of East 5th Avenue): multiple soccer fields, 3 lighted baseball/softball fields, basketball court, 2 T-ball fields, lighted skateboard park. To the south, Julian M Carroll Purchase Parkway accesses the community of Draffenville, Marshall County, KY. Limited services. |
| 59.9 96.4 351 ft. |
Junction: US Interstate Highway 24 |
US Highway 62 & US Interstate Highway 24 intersect at this junction. South-west access to the community of Possum Trot, Marshall County, KY. Limited services. |
| 61.4 98.8 361 ft. |
Airport |
Kentucky Dam State Park Airport (113 Administrative Drive, Gilbertsville, KY, Tel. 270-362-4271), a public-use airport. |
| 62.0 99.7 371 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 641 |
Intersection of US Highway 62 & US Highway 641. NOTE: Overlaps US Highway 62 to the northeast. |
| 63.2 101.7 367 ft. |
Kentucky Lake |
Kentucky Lake, one of the world's largest artificial lakes; fishing, swimming, boating, skiing, camping, along its 2,380 miles of shoreline. |
| 64.3 103.5 404 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 453 |
Junction of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 453 |
| 65.7 105.8 361 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 917 |
US Highway 62 intersects Kentucky State Highway 917 at this point. To the north, this highway ends at a junction with KY State Highway 866. |
| 66.0 106.2 302 ft. |
Lake Barkley |
Lake Barkley (Western KY): fishing, camping, boating, hiking, picnicking, hunting, bird watching, photography, along its 1,004 miles of shoreline. |
| 71.8 115.5 472 ft. |
Kuttawa, KY |
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| 72.8 117.1 443 ft. |
Junction: US Interstate Highway 24 |
US Highway 62 & US Interstate Highway 24 meet at this intersection. |
| 75.5 121.5 509 ft. |
Eddyville, KY |
Community of Eddyville, county seat of Lyon County, KY (alt. 509 ft). Nearby is Vista Ridge Park (on Summit Drive) and Mineral Mounds Kentucky State Park (48 Finch Lane, Eddyville, KY, Tel. 270-388-3673) Amenities: 18-hole golf course, Lake Barkley, hiking trails, picnic area. Activities: fishing, hiking, picnicking, boating. |
| 76.4 123.0 545 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 641 |
NOTE: US Highway 641 ends its overlap with US Highway 62 at this point and heads north to the community of Fredonia, Caldwell County, Kentucky (alt. 427 ft). Limited services. |
| 78.2 125.8 574 ft. |
Junction: Wendell H. Ford Western Kentucky Parkway |
Junction of US Highway 62 & Wendell H. Ford Western Kentucky Parkway. East access to the community of Princeton, county seat of Caldwell County, KY (alt. 482 ft). - Ratliff Park (S Jefferson St): trees, open field. - VFW Park (Cadiz St): softball/baseball fields, open field, play area. West-south access to Mineral Mounds Kentucky State Park (48 Finch Lane, Eddyville, KY, Tel. 270-388-3673) Amenities: 18-hole golf course, Lake Barkley, hiking trails, picnic area. Activities: fishing, hiking, picnicking, boating, and Vista Ridge Park (Summit Drive, Kuttawa, KY). |
| 79.8 128.5 558 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 818 |
Intersection of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 818. South-east route to a junction with KY State Highway 730, where KY State Highway 818 terminates. |
| 86.1 138.5 495 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highways 91/139. |
Junction of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highways 91/139. Both highways run together for a short distance to the northeast, then KY State Highway 139 turns north and ends at an intersection with KY State Highway 120. NOTE: To the southeast, both highways overlap US Highway 62. |
| 86.6 139.4 489 ft. |
Princeton, KY |
Community of Princeton, county seat of Caldwell County, KY (alt. 482 ft). - Ratliff Park (S Jefferson St): trees, open field. - VFW Park (Cadiz St): softball/baseball fields, open field, play area. |
| 87.1 140.2 482 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highways 91/139/293 |
Junction of US Highway 62 with Kentucky State Highways 91, 139 & 293. NOTE: KY State Highways 91/139 end their overlap with US Highway 62 at this junction. KY 139 runs briefly together with KY State Highway 293 to the south on S Jefferson St., after which it turns on E Legion Drive, then turns east and ends at a junction with US Highway 68/KY State Highway 80. KY State Highway 293 goes west and ends at a junction with KY State Highway 93. KY State Highway 91 terminates at an intersection with US Highway 68 to the southeast. NOTE: TO the north, KY State Highway 293 overlaps US Highway 62 briefly. |
| 93.5 150.5 427 ft. |
Wildlife Management Area |
Jones-Keeney Kentucky Wildlife Management Area (between Printon & Dawson Springs, KY, Tel. 270-753-6913) is the oldest wildlife area in Kentucky. Consists of rugged terrain, scenic rock bluffs, hardwood timber, rolling hills, natural bridge, rifle/bow range, Waterfall Cave. Hunting, fishing. |
| 98.4 158.3 387 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 672 |
Intersection of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 672 |
| 99.2 159.7 420 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 109 |
Junction of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 109. NOTE: Short north overlap with US Highway 62. |
| 99.6 160.3 413 ft. |
Dawson Springs, KY |
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| 100.2 161.2 400 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 109 |
NOTE: After an overlap with US Highway 62, KY State Highway 109 heads north to the community of Charleston, Hopkins County, KY. Limited services. |
| 104.7 168.5 459 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Magic Lake, (Hopkins County, KY) is located south of US Highway 62. Fishing. |
| 107.6 173.1 433 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 454 |
Junction of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 454. Passes through the community of St. Charles, Hopkins County, Kentucky (alt. 440 ft). Limited services. Nearby is Homestead Lake, (Hopkins County, KY). Fishing. KY State Highway 454 ends to the north at an intersection with State Hwy 112/Ilsley Road. |
| 110.4 177.6 456 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 1687 |
Intersection of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 1687. To the south, KY State Highway 1687 terminates at a junction with KY State Highway 407. |
| 113.5 182.7 407 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 2083 |
Junction of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 2083. To the south, passes the community of Nortonville, Hopkins County, Kentucky (alt. 404 ft). - Nortonville Lake, KY (fishing). Limited services. Ends at an intersection with US Highway 41 at both north and south direction. |
| 113.7 183.0 410 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 41 |
US Highway 62 & US Highway 41 converge at this intersection. North access to the community of Mortons Gap, Hopkins County, Kentucky (alt. 472 ft). Limited services. To the south, passes through the community of Nortonville, Hopkins County, Kentucky (alt. 404 ft). - Nortonville Lake, KY (fishing); and 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. |
| 114.2 183.7 427 ft. |
Junction: Edward T. Breathitt Pennyrile Parkway |
Junction of US Highway 62 & Edward T. Breathitt Pennyrile Parkway |
| 117.0 188.3 449 ft. |
White Plains, KY |
Community of White Plains, Hopkins County, Kentucky (alt. 417 ft). Limited services. |
| 117.4 188.9 420 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 813 |
Intersection of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 813. On a north-west-north-west route, accesses the community of Mortons Gap, Hopkins County, Kentucky (alt. 472 ft). Limited services. Ends at a junction with US Highway 41. To the south, passes through the White Plains, Hopkins County, Kentucky (alt. 417 ft). Limited services. Ends at a junction with KY State Highway 189. |
| 120.6 194.1 384 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Crossing a creek on Greenville Road, US Highway 62. |
| 123.8 199.3 469 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 175 |
Junction of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 175. NOTE: Overlap to the east with US Highway 62. To the south, terminates at an intersection with KY State Highway 189. |
| 125.1 201.3 417 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 175 |
NOTE: KY State Highway 175 ends its overlap with US Highway 62. North access to the community of Graham, Muhlenberg County, KY. Limited services. |
| 129.4 208.3 574 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 189 |
Junction of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 189. North access to Luzerne Lake, KY (fishing), Muhlenberg County Airport (399 Airport Road, Greenville, KY, Tel. 270-338-9419): public-use airport, and the community of Powderly, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky (alt. 449 ft). Limited services. South access to the community of Fearsville, Christian County, Kentucky (alt. 558 ft). Limited services. |
| 130.4 209.9 564 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 171 |
Junction of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 171. On a south-west route, KY State Highway 171 ends at an intersection with KY State Highway 106. |
| 131.1 210.9 545 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 181 |
Intersection of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 181. NOTE: Overlaps US Highway 62 to the north. South 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). |
| 131.2 211.1 528 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 176 |
US Highway 62 and KY State Highway 176 meet at this point. East access to the community of Drakesboro, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. Limited services. |
| 131.5 211.6 515 ft. |
Greenville, KY |
Community of Greenville, county seat of Muhlenberg County, Kentucky (alt. 525 ft). Attractions: - Muhlenberg County Rails to Trails (Tel. 270-338-5422), a 6-mile, multi-use, handicapped-accessible trail which runs from Greenville to Central City; features rest stops, a covered bridge, and antique caboose. - Morgan Memorial Park (Pritchett Drive, Tel. 270-338-3966): playground, tennis courts, picnic pavilions, basketball court, amphitheatre. - Brizendine Brothers Nature Park (Pritchett Drive), a woodland park; home to squirrels, wild turkeys, native birds, deer, raccoons, butterflies; has picnic tables, log benches. |
| 132.0 212.4 449 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 181 |
NOTE: KY State Highway 181 exits US Highway 62 at this junction and heads north to access Peabody Kentucky State Wildlife Area (Ohio, Hopkins & Muhlenberg Counties, Tel. 270-273-3568): fishing, bird-watching, game hunting, horseback riding, shooting range, and the community of Bremen, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky (alt. 459 ft). Limited services. |
| 132.9 213.8 423 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 189 |
Junction of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 189. North access to the community of Powderly, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky (alt. 449 ft; limited services), as well as the community of Central City, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky (alt. 436 ft). - Muhlenberg County Rails to Trails (Tel. 270-338-5422), a 6-mile, multi-use, handicapped-accessible trail which runs from Greenville to Central City; features rest stops, a covered bridge, and antique caboose. South access to Luzerne Lake, KY (fishing), and the community of Fearsville, Christian County, Kentucky (alt. 558 ft). Limited services. |
| 134.1 215.8 453 ft. |
Powderly, KY |
Community of Powderly, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky (alt. 449 ft). Limited services. |
| 135.3 217.8 472 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 189 |
Intersection of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 189. South access to the community of Powderly, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky (alt. 449 ft). Limited services. NOTE: Runs concurrently with US Highway 62 to the north. |
| 137.0 220.4 430 ft. |
Junction: Wendell H. Ford Western Kentucky Parkway |
US Highway 62 intersects Wendell H. Ford Western Kentucky Parkway. East access to the community of Beaver Dam, Ohio County, KY (alt. 410 ft). Site of the annual Strawberry Festival duirng Memorial Day weekend; features carnival rides, 5K run, car/motorcycle/tractor shows, Strawberry Cook-off, parade. Nearby is Beaver Dam Creek, KY (fishing). West access to Peabody Kentucky State Wildlife Area (Ohio, Hopkins & Muhlenberg Counties, Tel. 270-273-3568): fishing, bird-watching, game hunting, horseback riding, shooting range, and the community of Nortonville, Hopkins County, Kentucky (alt. 404 ft). - Nortonville Lake, KY (fishing). Limited services. |
| 137.1 220.7 420 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 189 |
NOTE: KY State Highway 189 separates from US Highway 62 at this juncture. North access to Central City, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky (alt. 436 ft). - Muhlenberg County Rails to Trails (Tel. 270-338-5422), a 6-mile, multi-use, handicapped-accessible trail which runs from Greenville to Central City; features rest stops, a covered bridge, and antique caboose. Terminates at a junction with US Highway 431. |
| 137.2 220.8 420 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 277 |
Junction of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 277. North access to the community of Central City, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky (alt. 436 ft). - Muhlenberg County Rails to Trails (Tel. 270-338-5422), a 6-mile, multi-use, handicapped-accessible trail which runs from Greenville to Central City; features rest stops, a covered bridge, and antique caboose. |
| 138.3 222.6 446 ft. |
Central City, KY |
Community of Central City, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky (alt. 436 ft). - Muhlenberg County Rails to Trails (Tel. 270-338-5422), a 6-mile, multi-use, handicapped-accessible trail which runs from Greenville to Central City; features rest stops, a covered bridge, and antique caboose. |
| 138.6 223.0 456 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 431/Kentucky State Highway 70 |
Junction of US Highway 62 with US Highway 431 & Kentucky State Highway 70 |
| 143.2 230.4 499 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 1379 |
Intersection of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 1379. On an north-west-south-west route, ends at KY State Highway 277. |
| 146.7 236.0 361 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Crossing the Green River, KY. |
| 147.0 236.5 469 ft. |
Rockport, KY |
Community of Rockport, Ohio County, Kentucky (alt. 436 ft). Limited services. |
| 147.8 237.9 463 ft. |
Kentucky State Highway 1245 |
Intersection of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 1245. East-north access to the community of McHenry, Ohio County, KY (alt. 417 ft). Limited services. |
| 149.1 240.0 407 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 85 |
Junction of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 85. North access to the community of Centertown, Ohio County, Kentucky (alt. 443 ft). Limited services. |
| 153.2 246.6 420 ft. |
McHenry, KY |
Community of McHenry, Ohio County, KY (alt. 417 ft). Limited services. |
| 156.4 251.7 410 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 231 |
US Highway 62 intersects US Highway 231 at this point. South access to the community of Morgantown, county seat of Butler County, KY (alt. 564 ft). Hosts the annual Green River Catfish Festival held each July 4 weekend. - Charles Black City Park (Helm Lane, Tel. 270-526-3557): 4 picnic pavilions, amphitheater, 6 tennis courts, 4 ballfields, swimming pool, soccer fields, 2 sand volleyball courts. NOTE: Short overlap to the north with US Highway 62. |
| 156.8 252.3 436 ft. |
Beaver Dam, KY |
Community of Beaver Dam, Ohio County, KY (alt. 410 ft). Site of the annual Strawberry Festival duirng Memorial Day weekend; features carnival rides, 5K run, car/motorcycle/tractor shows, Strawberry Cook-off, parade. Nearby is Beaver Dam Creek, KY (fishing). |
| 157.3 253.1 456 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 231 |
NOTE: End of short overlap of US Highway 231 with US Highway 62 |
| 159.5 256.6 410 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 1543 |
Intersection of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 1543. North access to the community of Hartford, Ohio County, KY (alt. 417 ft). Limited services. |
| 159.6 256.8 427 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 9007 (William H. Natcher Green River Parkway) |
US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 9007 (William H. Natcher Green River Parkway) meet at this point. |
| 165.6 266.5 561 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 1544 |
Junction of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 1544. Community of Rosine, Ohio County, KY. Limited services. Ends to the north at an intersection with KY State Highway 1164. |
| 166.5 267.9 692 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 505 |
Junction of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 505. Ends at an intersection with US Highway 231 to the south. NOTE: To the north, this highway overlaps US Highway 62. |
| 168.3 270.9 554 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 505 |
NOTE: End of overlap of US Highway 62 & KY State Highway 505. Heads north and terminates at a junction with KY State Highway 878. |
| 170.6 274.6 423 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Crossing Caney Creek, KY. |
| 176.6 284.2 440 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Crossing Dog Creek, KY. |
| 177.7 286.0 495 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 736 |
Junction of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 736. North-east-north route to end at an intersection with KY State Highway 110. To the south, ends at a junction with KY State Highway 79. |
| 181.2 291.6 495 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 79/185 |
Intersection of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highways 79/185 |
| 182.7 294.0 617 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Caneyville Reservoir, KY (fishing) is located north of US Highway 62. Access is from US Highway 79/Falls of Rough Road, right on Embry Bennet Rank Road, left on Watershed Road, then right on City Lake Road. |
| 184.4 296.8 604 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Lake Number 1, Caneyville, KY is to the north of US Highway 62. Fishing. |
| 188.3 303.0 705 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Allens Lake, Leitchfield, KY is to the north of US Highway 62. Fishing. |
| 191.5 308.1 719 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 187 |
Junction of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 187. South access to the community of Shrewsbury, Grayson County, KY. Limited services. |
| 193.3 311.0 722 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 259 |
Junction of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 259 |
| 193.9 312.0 712 ft. |
Leitchfield, KY |
Community of Leitchfield, county seat of Grayson County, KY (alt. 745 ft). Site of the annual Grayson County Fair. - Moutardier Campground (1343 Moutardier Road, Leitchfield, KY, Tel. 270-286-4511): 167 campsites, playground, boat ramp, pubic marina, picnic shelter (right next to the campground), hiking trails. |
| 194.1 312.4 689 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 920 |
Junction of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 920. To the north, this highway ends at an intersection with KY State Highway 1600, in the community of Flaherty, Meade County, KY. Limited services. |
| 197.7 318.2 732 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 88 |
Intersection of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 88. On a south-east route, accesses Dog Creek Recreation Area (890 Dog Creek Road, Cub Run, KY, Tel. 270-286-4511): 70 campsites (24 sites w/ electric/water hookup), restrooms, playground, showers, boat ramp, swimming area, and the community of Munfordville, county seat of Hart County, KY. - Battle for the Bridge Historic Preserve (449 Charlie Dowling Rd, Tel. 270-774-2098): preserves/protects the battlefields of three Civil War battles (Battle of Rowletts Station, Battle of Woodsonville, and Battle of Munfordville). - Old Munfordville Walking Tour features 13 historical sites to visit. |
| 198.0 318.6 732 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 224 |
Intersection of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 224. East-south-east access to the community of Upton, Hardin & LaRue Counties, KY (alt. 748 ft). Limited services. |
| 198.2 318.9 728 ft. |
Clarkson, KY |
Community of Clarkson, Grayson County, KY (alt. 728 ft). Limited services. |
| 202.7 326.2 741 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway |
Junction of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 720. NOTE: Brief overlap to the east with US Highway 62. To the northwest, this highway ends at an intersection with Cr-1046. |
| 203.3 327.2 748 ft. |
Big Clifty, KY |
Community of Big Clifty, Grayson County, KY. Limited services. |
| 203.7 327.8 761 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 720 |
NOTE: End of overlap of US Highway 62 & KY State Highway 720, which proceeds east-south-east to the community of Sonora, Hardin County, KY (alt. 725 ft). Limited services. |
| 210.5 338.7 636 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 84 |
US Highway 62 intersects Kentucky State Highway 84 at this junction. South-east access to the community of Sonora, Hardin County, KY. Limited services. West-north route to end at a junction with State Hwy 401. |
| 213.5 343.6 692 ft. |
State Hwy 1764 |
Access to Stephensburg Lake, Summit, KY. Northwest of US Highway 62. Fishing. |
| 215.6 346.9 679 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 1375 |
Junction of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 1375. To the south, this highway ends at an intersection with KY State Highway 84. To the north, KY State Highway 1375 ends at a junction with KY State Highway 920. |
| 216.3 348.1 682 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 222 |
Junction of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 222. East access to the community of Glendale, Hardin County, KY. Site of the annual Glendale Crossing Festival which features antiques/crafts for sale; held every third Saturday of October. Nearest attraction is Mammoth Cave National Park (1 Mammoth Cave Pkwy, Mammoth Cave, KY, Tel. 270-758-2180): longest cave system worldwide; preserves south central Kentucky's cave system; - Amenities: 104 campsites, cave tours, picnic shelters, hiking/walking trails. - Activities: camping, swimming, fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking, horseback riding, hiking, picnicking. |
| 218.5 351.6 738 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 86 |
Junction of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 86. North access to the community of Cecilia, Hardin County, KY. Nearest attractions are in Elizabethtown, KY. |
| 220.5 354.9 709 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 3005/Ring Road |
Intersection of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 3005/Ring Road. Goes around the city of Elizabethtown, county seat of Hardin County, KY (alt. 725 ft). - Freeman Lake Park (Blue Heron Way, Tel. 270-769-3916): features 3 historical buildings�Lincoln Heritage House (Abraham Lincoln�s father�s house), One-Room School House constructed in 1892, and the Sara Bush Johnson Log Cabin. � Amenities: picnic areas, 2 large/2 small picnic shelters, lake, playgrounds, bandstand, 18-hole disc golf course, volleyball courts, walking trails. �Activities: boating, fishing, picnicking, hiking/walking. Rejons US Highway 62 to the south on N Mulberry Street. |
| 223.4 359.5 692 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 31W |
US Highway 62 & US Highway 31W meet at this point. |
| 224.0 360.4 725 ft. |
Junction: US Highways 31W/KY State Highway 61 |
Junction of US Highway 62 with US Highway 31W & Kentucky State Highway 61 |
| 224.4 361.2 787 ft. |
Elizabethtown, KY |
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| 224.6 361.4 771 ft. |
Park |
From US Highway 62, turn on Panther Lane to access Elizabethtown City Park (Panther Lane, Elizabethtown, KY): tennis courts, softball/baseball field, soccer field. |
| 225.5 362.9 755 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 3005/Ring Road |
Junction of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 3005 |
| 226.1 363.9 791 ft. |
Junction: US Interstate Highway 65 |
US Highway 62 & US Interstate Highway 65 meet at this junction. |
| 234.1 376.8 407 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Creek crossing on Bardstown Road, KY (US Highway 62). |
| 235.6 379.2 456 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 52 |
Intersection of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 52. South access to the community of New Haven, Nelson County, KY (alt. 476 ft). Attractions - New Haven/Optimist Park: 2 playgrounds, 2 ballfields, 2 basketball courts, volleyball court, tennis court, fishing lake. - Kentucky Railway Museum (136 South Main St, Tel. 502-549-5470): history of Kentucky's railroads and their builders; has 4 steam/6 diesel locomotives, a gift shop, and a large layout of a a model train; offers train excursions during summer and fall on selected weekends only. - Historic James Howell Farm (Lyons Station Rd) was the site of the Battle of New Haven fought on Dec. 30, 1862 during the American Civil War. |
| 236.6 380.8 453 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 61 |
NOTE: KY State Highway 61 ends its overlap with US Highway 62. North access to the community of Lebanon Junction, Bullitt County, KY (alt. 459 ft). Nearby is Knobs Kentucky State Forest (28 miles south of Louisville, KY): day use only; wildlife viewing, regulated hunting, hiking; no off-road vehicles, ATVs and horseback riding permitted. |
| 237.3 381.8 463 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 733 |
Junction of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 733. Northwest access to Knobs Kentucky State Forest (28 miles south of Louisville, KY): day use only; wildlife viewing, regulated hunting, hiking; no off-road vehicles, ATVs and horseback riding permitted. On a south-east-north route, this highway rejoins US Highway 62 on Boston Road. |
| 244.3 393.2 623 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 733 |
Junction of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 733. On a south-west-north route, accesses Knobs Kentucky State Forest (28 miles south of Louisville, KY): day use only; wildlife viewing, regulated hunting, hiking; no off-road vehicles, ATVs and horseback riding permitted. Ends at a junction with KY State Highway 61. |
| 245.8 395.6 640 ft. |
Campground |
White Acres Campground (3022 Boston Rd., US Highway 62, W Bardstown, KY, Tel. 502-384-9677): 88 units, pull-thru sites, water/electric hook-up, antique gift shop, restroom, showers, pavilion. |
| 246.3 396.3 522 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Sympson Lake, Cravens, KY is located north of US Highway 62. Fishing. |
| 246.9 397.4 623 ft. |
Airport |
Samuels Field, a small airport in Bardstown, KY. Access from US Highway 62 is on Metro Airport Road. |
| 248.4 399.8 633 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 31E |
Junction of US Highway 62 & US Highway 31E. NOTE: Brief overlap to the east with US Highway 62. South access to the community of New Haven, Nelson County, KY (alt. 476 ft). Attractions - New Haven/Optimist Park: 2 playgrounds, 2 ballfields, 2 basketball courts, volleyball court, tennis court, fishing lake. - Kentucky Railway Museum (136 South Main St, Tel. 502-549-5470): history of Kentucky's railroads and their builders; has 4 steam/6 diesel locomotives, a gift shop, and a large layout of a a model train; offers train excursions during summer and fall on selected weekends only. - Historic James Howell Farm (Lyons Station Rd) was the site of the Battle of New Haven fought on Dec. 30, 1862 during the American Civil War. |
| 248.7 400.3 646 ft. |
Junction: US Highways 31E/150 |
Intersection of US Highway 62 & US Highways 31E/150. NOTE: US Highway 31E separates from US Highway 62 at this point, runs concurrently with US Highway 150, and heads north to the community of Coxs Creek, Nelson County, KY (limited services), while US Highway 150 overlaps US Highway 62 to the east. |
| 248.8 400.4 646 ft. |
Bardstown, KY |
Bardstown, Nelson County, KY (alt. 646 ft). Attractions - Civil War Museum (310 E Broadway, Tel. 502-349-0291): 4th biggest American Civil War Museum which focuses on the war's Western Theater. - My Old Kentucky Home State Park (501 E Stephen Foster Ave, Tel. 502-348-3502): 39 campsites, Visitors' Center, 18-hole golf course, picnic area/shelter, grills, playground, restrooms. - Wickland, a historic mansion which has been the residence of two Kentucky governors and one Louisiana governor. - Oscar Getz Museum of Whiskey (114 North Fifth St, Tel. 502-348-2999): keeps track of American whiskey history from the Colonial days to the 1960s. Has displays of whiskey bottles, moonshine stills, advertising posters, Abraham Lincoln's liquor license, and prescriptions for the use of alcohol for medicinal purposes during National Prohibition. |
| 249.1 400.9 594 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 150 |
NOTE: US Highway 150 ends its overlap with US Highway 62. To the east, accesses My Old Kentucky Home State Park (501 E Stephen Foster Ave, Tel. 502-348-3502): 39 campsites, Visitors' Center, 18-hole golf course, picnic area/shelter, grills, playground, restrooms; and the community of Fredericktown, Washington County, KY. Limited services. |
| 250.4 402.9 689 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 245 |
Intersection of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 245. North-west route, ends at an intersection with KY State Highway 61. On an east-south course, this highway terminates at its junction with US Highway 150. |
| 251.7 405.1 755 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 605 |
Junction of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 605. East-south route, accesses Dean Watts Park (Spencer Mattingly Lane, Bardstown, KY): 6 baseball/softball fields, 14 youth soccer fields, playground equipment, 4 youth football fields, picnic tables, paved walking path, restrooms, concession stands, and ends at an intersection with US Highway 150. |
| 259.4 417.5 699 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 55 |
Junction of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 55. NOTE: Overlaps US Highway 62 to the north. South access to the community of Springfield, county seat of Washington County, KY (alt. 768 ft). - Park-Idle Hour (1075 Kentucky 555, Tel. 859-336-5448): 2 playgrounds, picnic areas/shelters, 4 tennis courts, croquet/shuffleboard courts, 2 baseball diamonds, softball/Little League field, horseshoe pits, 2 T-ball fields, volleyball/basketball courts, paved walking-jogging trail. - Lincoln Homestead Kentucky State Park (5079 Lincoln Park Road, Tel. 859-336-7461): features replicas of the cabin/blacksmith shop built in 1782 where Lincoln's father was raised and learned the blacksmith trade; the original home of Lincoln's mother; Mordecai Lincoln's home; gift shop, 18-hole regulation golf course, picnic areas, grills, playground, restrooms. - Historic Mt. Zion Covered Bridge (KY State Highway 458) crosses the Beech Fork River; currently one of the longest remaining multi-span bridges in Kentucky. |
| 261.7 421.2 653 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 55 |
NOTE: End of overlap between US Highway 62 & KY State Highway 55, in the community of Bloomfield, Nelson County, KY (alt. 676 ft). Limited services. Further north, accesses the community of Taylorsville, Spencer County, KY (alt. 492 ft). - Taylorsville Lake State Park (320 Park Road, Mt. Eden, KY, Tel. 502-477-8713): 42 full service RV sites, 10 horse camping sites, fishing pier, marina, hiking/horseback riding/mounting biking trails. |
| 274.7 442.1 801 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 555 |
US Highway 62 intersections Kentucky State Highway 555. South access to the community of Willisburg, Washington County, KY (alt. 869 ft). Nearby is Willisburg, KY: reservoir (fishing). |
| 280.1 450.8 869 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 53 |
Junction of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 53. NOTE: Overlaps US Highway 62 to the south. North access to the community of Glensboro, Anderson County, KY (alt. 610 ft). Limited services. |
| 281.6 453.1 827 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Beaver Lake, KY is east of US Highway 62. Artificial lake. Fishing. |
| 281.9 453.6 735 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 53 |
NOTE: KY State Highway 53 terminates its overlap with US Highway 62 at this junction. Proceeds south to access the community of Willisburg, Washington County, KY (alt. 869 ft). Nearby is Wililsburg Lake: reservoir (fishing). |
| 286.7 461.3 673 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Crossing Fox Creek, KY. |
| 289.9 466.6 827 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 127 |
Intersection of US Highway 62 & US Highway 127 |
| 291.0 468.3 787 ft. |
Lawrenceburg, KY |
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. |
| 291.6 469.2 791 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 44 |
Junction of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 44. West access to the community of Glensboro, Anderson County, KY (alt. 610 ft). Limited services. |
| 294.5 473.9 495 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Crossing the Kentucky River on US Highway 62. |
| 298.2 479.9 869 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Matthews Lake, Tyrone, KY is to the north of US Highway 62. Fishing. |
| 299.8 482.5 873 ft. |
Museum |
Bluegrass Railroad Museum (175 Beasley Road, Versailles, KY, 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. |
| 301.4 485.1 883 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 33 |
Junction of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 33. South access to Pleasant Hill, KY is the site of Shakertown (or Shaker Village), where a Shaker religious community existed from 1805-1910; a National Historic Landmark; features museum exhibits, Shaker music performances, nature trails, grounds tours, Kentucky River boat cruises. Several of the original dwellings have been restored serve as lodging facilities; and the community of Burgin, Mercer County, KY (alt. 892 ft). Limited services. |
| 301.8 485.7 922 ft. |
Versailles, KY |
Community of Versailles, Woodford County, Kentucky (alt. 892 ft). Attractions - Woodford City Park (293 Beasley Rd). - Bluegrass Railroad and 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. |
| 302.4 486.7 899 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 60 |
Junction of US Highway 62 & US Highway 60. NOTE: Brief overlap with US Highway 62 to the north |
| 302.7 487.2 883 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 60 |
NOTE: End of US Highway 60's overlap with US Highway 62. |
| 309.0 497.3 837 ft. |
Midway, KY |
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. |
| 309.8 498.6 807 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 421 |
US Highway 62 intersects US Highway 421 at this junction. NOTE: Overlaps US Highway 62 to the southeast. |
| 310.1 499.0 833 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 341 |
Junction of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 341. Short highway to the north which ends at Ironworks Road. |
| 312.2 502.4 784 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Creek crossing on E Leestown Rd, KY. |
| 313.0 503.7 860 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 421 |
NOTE: US Highway 421 ends its overlap with US Highway 62. |
| 315.0 506.9 896 ft. |
Junction: US Interstate Highway 64 |
US Highway 62 & US Highway 64 converge at this junction. |
| 318.2 512.0 873 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 460 |
Junction of US Highway 62 & US Highway 460. NOTE: On a south-east-north course, overlaps US Highway 62. |
| 319.9 514.8 866 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 25 |
Junction of US Highway 62 & US Highway 25. |
| 320.6 515.9 899 ft. |
Park |
Robert Lonnie Suffoletta Park (Louie B. Nunn Drive, Georgetown, KY): picnic shelter, 4 lighted youth baseball fields, 12 horseshoe pits, concession buildings. |
| 322.5 519.0 801 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Creek crossing on McClelland Circle, KY (US Highway 62). |
| 322.8 519.4 853 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 460 |
NOTE: US Highway 460 ends its overlap with US Highway 62 at this point. |
| 323.2 520.1 846 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 32 |
Intersection of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 32. North-west access to Charles Brooking Park (US Highway 25, N Georgetown, KY): picnic shelters, playground, fishing pond, 6 tennis courts, 3 major league baseball fields, 2 basketball courts, horse show ring (all lighted), walking/running track, Scott County Park (US Highway 25, N Georgetown, KY): walking trail, soccer/football fields, picnic shelters, parking, then north-east access to the community of Sadieville, Scott County, KY (alt. 833 ft). Limited services. |
| 323.5 520.6 843 ft. |
Junction: US Interstate Highway 75 |
Junction of US Highway 62 & US Interstate Highway 75. |
| 327.3 526.7 925 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 620 |
Intersection of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 620. Travels on a west-north-east-southwest route to end at an junction with US Interstate Highway 75. |
| 327.7 527.3 942 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 922 |
Junction of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 922 |
| 332.8 535.5 892 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 1842 |
Junction of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 1842, in the community of Leesburg, Harrison County, KY. Limited services. To the north, this highway ends at an intersection with KY State Highway 36. |
| 337.0 542.4 912 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 353 |
Junction of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 353 |
| 340.8 548.4 751 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 27 |
US Highway 62 & US Highway 27 intersect at this point. NOTE: Overlaps US Highway 62 to the north. South access to the community of Paris, county seat of Bourbon County, Kentucky (alt. 843 ft). Attractions: - 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. - Bourbon County Park (30 Legion Rd #210, Tel. 859-987-2149): soccer field, baseball/softball fields, playground equipment, walking/jogging trail. - American Legion Park (Legion Rd). - Garrard City Park (Gerrard City Park Drive): softball/baseball fields, tennis courts. - Historic Colville Covered Bridge, built in 1877. |
| 341.3 549.3 728 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 32 |
Junction of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 32. NOTE: Overlaps US Highway 62 to the north. West access to the community of Sadieville, Scott County, KY (alt. 833 ft). Limited services. |
| 341.9 550.2 702 ft. |
Park |
From US Highway 62, take River Road to access River Road Park (River Road, Cynthiana, KY, Tel. 859-234-7155): softball/baseball fields, sand volleyball court, trees. |
| 342.3 550.9 699 ft. |
Point of Interest |
River crossing on US Highway 62. |
| 342.5 551.2 722 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 32/36 |
Junction of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highways 32/36. NOTE: End of overlap of US Highway 32 with US Highway 62; runs together with US Highway 36 and heads east to the community of Hooktown, Nicholas County, KY (alt. 794 ft; limited services). US Highway 36 overlaps US Highway 62 to the north for a short distance. |
| 342.6 551.3 722 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 36 |
NOTE: KY State Highway 36 terminates its overlap with US Highway 62. West-north route to the community of Sanders, Carroll County, KY (alt. 486 ft). Limited services. 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. |
| 342.7 551.5 722 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 27 |
NOTE: US Highway 27 separates from US Highway 62 at this junction. Heads north to the community of Falmouth, county seat of Pendleton County, KY (alt. 551 ft). - Pendleton Athletic Park (Tel. 859-654-5800): nature trail, walking trail (handicap accessible), 4 tennis courts, 2 soccer/football fields, croquet court, 4 softball/baseball fields, 2 sand volleyball courts, concession stand. |
| 342.9 551.8 732 ft. |
Cynthiana, KY |
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. |
| 343.3 552.4 725 ft. |
Park |
Flat Run Veterans Park (Oddville Pike/US Highway 62, Cynthiana, KY): soccer field, open fields. |
| 355.4 572.0 561 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Crossing the Licking River, KY. |
| 355.6 572.3 581 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 19 |
Junction of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 19. North access to the community of Brooksville, county seat of Bracken County, KY (alt. 935 ft). Limited services. |
| 359.9 579.2 725 ft. |
Kentontown, KY |
Community of Kentontown, Robertson County, KY (alt. 725 ft). Limited services. |
| 365.9 588.9 951 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 165 |
Intersection of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 165. NOTE: Short overlap to the east with US Highway 62. Ends at a junction with KY State Highway 19 to the north. |
| 366.1 589.1 968 ft. |
Mount Olivet, KY |
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| 366.2 589.3 955 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 165 |
NOTE: KY State Highway 165 terminates its overlap with US Highway 62. |
| 371.3 597.5 945 ft. |
Sardis, KY |
Community of Sardis, Mason & Robertson Counties, KY (alt. 955 ft). Limited services. |
| 374.6 602.9 794 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 324 |
Junction of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 324. Taking a south-east route, this highway ends at an intersection with KY State Highway 11. |
| 376.2 605.4 906 ft. |
Shannon, KY |
Community of Shannon, Mason County, KY. Limited services. |
| 383.8 617.6 919 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 68 |
Junction of US Highway 62/KY State Highway 36. NOTE: To the north, US Highway 68 overlaps US Highway 62. |
| 384.1 618.1 876 ft. |
Village of Washington, Mason County, KY; a historic district. Areas of interest include - Harriet Beecher Stowe Slavery to Freedom Museum records Harriet Beecher Stowe's life; features Civil War memorabilia and slavery artifacts. - The Carriage Museum (Old Main Street) displays high quality, handcrafted horse-drawn buggies/carriages. - Underground Railroad Driving Tour (about 4 hours): $20.00/person; retraces the route taken by fleeing African slaves across the Ohio River to Rankin House. |
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| 385.5 620.3 899 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 68/Kentucky State Highways 9/10 |
NOTE: US Highways 62/68 branch out from US 62 main route at this point, joins KY State Highways 9/10 to the west on AA Highway/W Martin Luther King Hwy, then US Highways 62/68 turn north on State Hwy 3071, crosses the Ohio River & the Kentucky-Ohio state line by way of the William H. Harsha Bridge, and enters Brown County, OH. KY State Highway 10 heads west to the community of Germantown, Bracken & Mason Counties, KY (limited services); overlaps US Highway 62 to the north. On a south-east route, KY State Highway 9 accesses the community of Tollesboro, Lewis County, KY. Limited services. |
| 386.0 621.1 869 ft. |
Country Club Heights, KY |
Community of Country Club Heights, Mason County, KY. Limited services. |
| 388.1 624.5 545 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 11 |
Junction of US Highway 62 & Kentucky State Highway 11. South access to the community of Flemingsburg, county seat of Fleming County, KY (alt. 814 ft). - Foxspring Avenue City Park: benches, picnic tables, basketball court, playground equipment. - Flemingsburg City Park (West Electric Ave): basketball court, skate park, ballfield, picnic shelter, walking trail. - Fleming-Mason Airport, a public-use airport 7 miles north of Flemingsburg, KY. |
| 388.1 624.6 535 ft. |
Park |
East of US Highway 62 is Wald Park (Maysville, KY): softball/baseball fields. |
| 388.5 625.2 518 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 10 |
NOTE: KY State Highway 10 leaves US Highway 62 at this point. |
| 388.6 625.4 525 ft. |
Maysville, KY |
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| 388.7 625.6 509 ft. |
Bridge |
Crossing the Ohio River via the Simon Kenton Memorial Bridge, a suspension bridge connecting Maysville, Kentucky and Aberdeen, Ohio. |
| 389.0 626.0 482 ft. |
Kentucky-Ohio State Line |
US Highway 62 crosses the Kentucky-Ohio state line. Enters the state of Ohio in the community of Aberdeen, Brown County, Ohio. LD11e |