Wind through the rolling hills of south-central Kentucky on the Duncan Hines Scenic Byway, a 65.7-mile route named after the famous food critic and Bowling Green native. This state-designated scenic byway carries travelers through a landscape of gentle farmland, limestone bluffs, and wooded hollows that capture the quiet beauty of the Kentucky countryside.

Along the way, discover charming small towns, historic homesteads, and roadside vistas that open onto wide valleys dotted with tobacco barns and white-fenced pastures. The route passes through communities rich in Southern heritage, where local eateries and country stores invite you to slow down and savor the journey — fitting for a byway honoring a man who made his name celebrating good food and genuine hospitality.

Spring brings dogwood and redbud blooms to the hillsides, while autumn transforms the corridor into a showcase of gold and crimson. Summer offers long, warm days perfect for unhurried driving, and winter reveals the elegant bone structure of the bare hardwood forests.

Allow two to three hours for the full drive, more if you plan to stop and explore. This is a road best taken without a schedule — let Kentucky’s countryside set the pace.

Explore Nearby

• Yatesville Lake State Park — State Park in Kentucky
• Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site — State Park in Kentucky
• Daniel Boone National Forest — National Forest in Kentucky
• Yatesville Covered Bridge — Covered Bridge in Kentucky
• Valley Pike Covered Bridge — Covered Bridge in Kentucky