Road Trip Planning| Miles Kms | Item | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0 0.0 577 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 60 |
US Highway 641 begins at a junction with US Highway 60. Southwest access to the community of Salem, Livingston County, KY (alt. 443 ft). Limited services. North access to the community of Marion, Crittenden County, KY (alt. 594 ft). - Ben E. Clement Mineral Museum (205 North Walker St, Tel. 270-965-4263) features a large collection of flourite crystals ranging from less than an ounce to hundreds of pounds; hosts the Annual Gem & Mineral Show on first weekend in June. - Trails of Tears' Auto Route passes through Marion's town center, with distinctive road signs. - Marion Country Club (651 Blackburn St, Tel. 270-965-1604): 9-hole, public golf course. KY State Highway 91 runs concurrently with US Highway 641 at this point. |
| 1.5 2.4 594 ft. |
Point of Interest |
City Lake, KY is to the west of US Highway 641. Fishing. |
| 6.3 10.2 551 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 70 |
Junction of US Highway 641 & Kentucky State Highway 70. South access to the community of Mexico, Crittenden County, KY (alt. 495 ft). Limited services. |
| 9.3 14.9 427 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highways 91/70 |
NOTE: KY State Highways 91/70 departs US Highway 641. Both highways overlap each other briefly on Marion Road. |
| 9.5 15.3 417 ft. |
Fredonia, KY |
Community of Fredonia, Caldwell County, KY (alt. 427 ft). Limited services. |
| 17.8 28.7 541 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 62 |
Intersection of US Highway 641 & US Highway 62. NOTE: US Highway 62 overlaps US Highway 641 to the southwest at this point. East-south 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. |
| 18.8 30.2 509 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 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. |
| 19.4 31.2 476 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 93 |
Intersection of US Highway 641 & Kentucky State Highway 93. East-south route. Provides access to Vista Ridge Park (on Summit Drive) and Mineral Mounds 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. |
| 21.5 34.6 449 ft. |
Junction: US Interstate Highway 24 |
US Highway 641 & US Interstate Highway 24 intersect here. Community of Possum Trot, KY. Limited services. |
| 22.5 36.2 482 ft. |
Kuttawa, KY |
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| 28.2 45.4 312 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Crossing Lake Barkley, KY. |
| 28.6 46.0 364 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 917 |
Junction of US Highway 641 & Kentucky State Highway 917. To the north, this highway intersects US Interstate Highway 24 and ends at a junction with KY State Highway 866. |
| 30.0 48.2 407 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 453 |
Junction of US Highway 641 & Kentucky State Highway 453 |
| 31.7 51.0 331 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Crossing Kentucky Lake; a reservoir; the largest artificial lake in terms of surface area in the USA. |
| 33.5 53.9 371 ft. |
Junction: US HIghway 62 |
NOTE: US Highway 62 ends its overlap with US Highway 641 at this junction. West access to the Kentucky Dam State Park Airport (113 Administrative Drive, Gilbertsville, KY, Tel. 502-564-2172), a public-use airport; and the community of Reidland, McCracken County, KY (alt. 404 ft). - Lake Geneveve is nearby. Fishing. |
| 33.8 54.4 397 ft. |
State Park |
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| 38.1 61.3 371 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 1422 |
Intersection of US Highway 641 & Kentucky State Highway 1422. On an east-south route, this highway ends at a junction with Moors Camp Highway. |
| 39.9 64.2 472 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 68 |
Junction of US Highway 641 & US Highway 68. NOTE: South overlap with US Highway 641. On a north-west-north course, this highway intersects US Interstate Highway 24 and ends at a junction with US Highway 62. |
| 40.3 64.8 472 ft. |
Junction: US Highway 68 |
NOTE: US Highway 68 ends its overlap with US Highway 641 at this juncture. |
| 40.6 65.4 472 ft. |
Draffenville, KY |
Community of Draffenville, Marshall County, KY. Limited services. |
| 41.8 67.2 476 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highways 58/795 |
Junction of US Highway 641 & Kentucky State Highways 58/795. KY State Highway 795 takes an west-north-west route and ends at an intersection with State Highway 1042. KY State Highway 58 goes east and ends along the Kentucky Lake. NOTE: To the south, KY State Highway merges with US Highway 641. |
| 43.7 70.3 351 ft. |
Point of Interest |
Crossing Howard Creek, KY. |
| 44.4 71.4 374 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 348 |
Junction of US Highway 641 & Kentucky State Highway 348. Northwest access to the community of Symsonia, Graves County, KY (alt. 125 ft). Limited services. |
| 44.6 71.8 384 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 408 |
Junction of US Highway 641 & Kentucky State Highway 408. NOTE: To the south, KY State Highway 408 overlaps US Highway 641. To the west, this highway ends at an intersection with Wayne Freeman Road. |
| 44.9 72.2 423 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highways 58/408 |
NOTE: Both highways separate from US Highway 641 at this point. KY State Highway 58 goes south-southwest to the city of Mayfield, Graves County, KY (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. KY State Highway 408 ends at a junction with US Highway 68 to the east. |
| 45.1 72.5 407 ft. |
Benton, KY |
Community of Benton, county seat of Marshall County, KY (alt. 427 ft). - Benton City Park (Poplar Street): baseball/softball fields. - Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge (91 US Highway 641N, Tel. 269-527-5770): bottomland hardwood forest along Clark River's East Fork; wildlife observation; has 200+ species of migratory birds. |
| 45.3 72.9 394 ft. |
Park |
Benton City Park (Poplar Street): baseball/softball fields. |
| 47.8 76.9 509 ft. |
Intersection of US Highway 641 & Kentucky State Highway 1824 |
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| 47.8 77.0 512 ft. |
Junction |
NOTE: At this point, US Highway 641 goes north, intersects KY State Highway 58 and Julian M. Carroll Purchase Parkway. |
| 51.9 83.6 449 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 80 |
Junction of US Highway 641 & Kentucky State Highway 80. West 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. |
| 53.7 86.4 449 ft. |
Dexter, KY |
Community of Dexter, Calloway County, KY. Limited services. |
| 56.8 91.4 528 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 464 |
US Highway 641 & Kentucky State Highway 464 meet at this junction. To the west, this highway ends at an intersection with KY State Highway 121 in 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. To the east, KY State Highway 464 accesses the community of Almo Heights, Calloway County, KY (limited services) and ends at a junction with KY State Highway 94. |
| 58.2 93.7 495 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 1824 |
Junction of US Highway 641 & Kentucky State Highway 1824 |
| 60.0 96.5 486 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 80 |
Junction of US Highway 641 & Kentucky State Highway 80 |
| 62.0 99.7 509 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 121 |
Intersection of US Highway 641 & Kentucky State Highway 121. NOTE: Brief overlap with US Highway 641 to the south. West-north 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. |
| 62.5 100.5 538 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 121 |
NOTE: KY State Highway 121 ends is brief overlap with US Highway 641. On an east-south route, runs through the community of Murray, Calloway County, Kentucky (alt. 535 ft). - Central Park and Bee Creek Soccer Complex (off Arcadia Circle): 15 soccer fields, 7 baseball/softball fields, 5 playgrounds, paved parking, 4 picnic shelters, swimming pool, restrooms, trails. - Chestnut Park (Payne Street/8th & 10 Sts): 3 lighted basketball courts, 5 picnic shelters, playground, 2 baseball/softball fields, paved/lighted walking trail. |
| 62.9 101.2 538 ft. |
Junction: Kentucky State Highway 94 |
Junction of US Highway 641 & Kentucky State Highway 94. On an east-north route, ends at an intersection with KY State Highway 80 near Kenlake State Resort Park (542 Kenlake Rd, Hardin, KY, Tel. 270-474-2211): Amenities (48 guest rooms, cottages, lake, 90 campsites, marina, boat launch, 9-hole golf course, swimming pool, 4 indoor/4 outdoor tennis courts. West access to the community of Water Valley, Graves County, Kentucky (alt. 390 ft). Limited services. |
| 63.3 101.8 531 ft. |
Murray, KY |
Community of Murray, Calloway County, Kentucky (alt. 535 ft). - Central Park and Bee Creek Soccer Complex (off Arcadia Circle): 15 soccer fields, 7 baseball/softball fields, 5 playgrounds, paved parking, 4 picnic shelters, swimming pool, restrooms, trails. - Chestnut Park (Payne Street/8th & 10 Sts): 3 lighted basketball courts, 5 picnic shelters, playground, 2 baseball/softball fields, paved/lighted walking trail. |
| 70.3 113.1 554 ft. |
Hazel, KY |
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| 70.6 113.6 564 ft. |
Kentucky-Tennessee State Line |
At this point, US Highway 641 ends its Kentucky route at the Kentucky-Tennessee state line. Crosses into Tennessee in Henry County, TN. LD11e |