Directions to the Cumberland River from Atlanta
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Atlanta area to Burkesville Ky Travel time from the Atlanta area to Burkesville will vary between 4.5 to 5.5 hours. Head north on I-75 toward Chattanooga. Once in Tennessee, take Exit 2 onto I-24 west. Travel west approx. 5 miles. Take Exit 178 US 27 / US127 North. Remain on US 127 all the way into KY. Turn Left onto US 127 / Hwy 90. Remain on Hwy 90 about 15 miles until you cross the Cumberland River. Your There! Scroll down for detail maps |
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Chattanooga Area
Once in Tennessee, take Exit 2 onto I-24 west. Travel west appx 5 miles Take Exit 178 US 27 / US127 North Remain on US 127 all the way into KY. Note: US 27 and US 127 split a few miles after you exit I-24. Follow roadsigns and remain on US127. |
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Kentucky
Remain on US 127 all the way into KY. Note: If you'd enjoy an adult beverage in the evenings, bring them with you. Most all of southern KY is dry. Turn Left onto US 127 / Hwy 90 Remain on Hwy 90 about 15 miles until you cross the Cumberland River. |
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Burkesville Slow down as you cross the Cumberland River Bridge. Strange Bait Shop is located on the right as you enter Burkesville. Note: This is where you should purchase your fishing license if you didn't do that online. Click here for KY license Turn right beside Strange Bait Shop and follow Bank Street for a block to the Riverside Lodge. Note: Lodging at the Alpine Motel is handled from the Riverside Lodge Office. There are several places to eat close by both motels. The better places are marked on the map by red dots. Also close by: Dollar General, IGA, Family Dollar, and Rite Aid. Lodging Info Riverside Lodge in Burkesville KY Riverside Retreat at Helm's Landing Best Western Albany KY Sprouls Store at Bakerton KY |