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Destinations · Kentucky

Franklin

KY · 36.7225, -86.5775

River Road Scenic Byway, US 68 Scenic Byway and Duncan Hines Scenic Road are signed byways within 30 miles of Franklin, Kentucky.

Get in

18 miles south of Bowling Green, I-65 Exits 2 or 6. The nearest airport is Nashville International, 40 miles south on I-65 (off of I-40).
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The same roads run past Auburn, where they are ranked and described in full.

Day-trip loops

Ready-made loops for Franklin are growing. What is within reach is measured today; plan a live day trip and the engine routes it now.

Within reach

Measured from Byway's own registries, 30 miles around town.

Scenic byways

Named places

  • Simpson County Historical Society and History Center · 0 mi
  • "Sue Mundy's" Grave - Historical Marker · 0 mi
  • African American Heritage Center · 0 mi
  • Lincoln Park · 1 mi
  • Jim Roberts Community Park · 2 mi
  • Franklin Welcome Center · 5 mi
  • Prospect Hill · 6 mi
  • Octagon Hall · 6 mi

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