Transportation To & Around Kentucky
Kentucky’s roadway system covers nearly 80,000 miles, including interstates, U.S. highways, state parkways, rural routes, and county-maintained roads. Major north-south interstates include I-71, I-75, I-65, and I-69 runs from the Kentucky border near Henderson and leaves the state at Fulton. I-64 runs east-west from Ashland to Louisville.
For real-time road conditions, visit goky.ky.gov.
Speed limits vary by road type, so be sure to follow posted signs.
In construction zones, speed limits are temporarily reduced, and fines are doubled.
Amtrak
Amtrak operates two long-distance trains through Kentucky. Stations are located in:
- Ashland (AKY)
- Fulton (FTN)
- Louisville (LVL) (via bus to Indianapolis Amtrak Station)
- Maysville (MAY)
- South Shore-South Portsmouth (SPM)
For ticket information contact 1-800-872-7245 or TDD/TTY (1-800-523-6590) or visit amtrak.com
Safety & Road Conditions
For current road and travel conditions call 511. You’ll hear information on Kentucky’s interstates, parkways and major routes. You may also check regional road conditions at one of our Welcome Centers or highway rest areas.
The information is also available online.
If you should become involved in an accident, you should call the Kentucky State Police on their toll-free emergency line: 800-222-5555.
If you will be traveling around Kentucky by bike,
please prepare for your visit by reading up on Kentucky Laws and Regulations for Cyclists and Pedestrians.
Time Zones
Kentucky is divided into two time zones: Eastern and Central. The state’s three largest cities—Louisville, Lexington, and Covington/Newport—are on Eastern Time. Kentucky observes Daylight Saving Time.
