by Open Road Archive | May 22, 2024 | U.S. Numbered Highway System, U.S. Route 641
Heading down U.S. Route 641 from Benton to Murray, we find ourselves on one of western Kentucky’s most traveled north-south corridors. This 13-mile drive connects two important communities in the Jackson Purchase region and serves as a gateway to the Land Between the...
by Open Road Archive | May 21, 2024 | Interstate 49, Interstate Highways
Heading north through the hills of southwestern Missouri, Interstate 49 offers a quick but scenic route between Pineville and the city of Joplin. This 37-mile stretch begins just south of Pineville where U.S. Highway 71 officially upgrades into I-49. From here, we’re...
by Open Road Archive | May 20, 2024 | U.S. Numbered Highway System, U.S. Route 641
Heading south through western Kentucky, U.S. Route 641 offers a scenic and surprisingly diverse 14-mile journey between Gilbertsville and Benton. We begin this segment at the junction with U.S. Route 62, just outside Gilbertsville, where the highway immediately...
by Open Road Archive | May 17, 2024 | Kentucky State Highways, State Highways
Join us as we follow Kentucky Route 91 for 11 scenic miles from the Cave-In-Rock Ferry landing on the banks of the Ohio River to the small but vibrant town of Marion, Kentucky. This short stretch of road packs in quite a bit of charm, history, and natural beauty as it...
by Open Road Archive | May 15, 2024 | Kentucky State Highways, State Highways
Heading north through the scenic heart of western Kentucky, Kentucky Route 91 offers travelers a charming 12-mile drive from the small city of Marion to the rural riverbanks of the Ohio River, where a historic ferry crossing leads into Illinois. This stretch of...
