Driving Directions to the Red River Gorge

From Lexington

1 hour drive
~65 miles
  • Drive I-64 E for 16 miles.
  • Take exit 98 for the Bert T Combs Mountain Parkway toward Campton.
  • Continue on the Bert T Combs Mountain Parkway for 32 miles.
  • Take exit 33 toward Slade.

From Louisville

2 hour drive
~128 miles
  • Drive I-64 E toward Lexington for 75 miles.
  • Keep left at the fork to continue on I-64 E for 16 miles toward Winchester/Ashland. 
  • Take exit 98 for the Bert T Combs Mountain Parkway toward Campton.
  • Continue on the Bert T Combs Mountain Parkway for 32 miles.
  • Take exit 33 toward Slade.

From Nashville

4.5 hour drive
~270 miles
  • Drive I-65 N for 131 miles.
  • Take exit 93 for the Bluegrass Parkway toward Bardstown/Lexington.
  • Continue on the Bluegrass Parkway for 71 miles.
  • Take exit 72A to merge onto US-60 E toward Lexington. Continue for 6.5 miles.
  • Take the KY-4/New Circle Road ramp to I-64 E toward Knoxville/Ashland. Continue for 2.5 miles.
  • Keep left at the fork to continue on I-64 E for 16 miles toward Winchester/Ashland.
  • Take exit 98 for the Bert T Combs Mountain Parkway toward Campton.
  • Continue on the Bert T Combs Mountain Parkway for 32 miles.
  • Take exit 33 toward Slade.