Kentucky Route 307

Kentucky Route 307 marker

Kentucky Route 307
Route information
Maintained by KYTC
Length: 28.3 mi[1][2][3] (45.5 km)
Major junctions
South end: SR 43 and KY 129 at the Tennessee state line on the South Fulton, TennesseeFulton, Kentucky line
  US 45 in Fulton
Future I-69 / Purchase Parkway in Fulton
KY 94 north of Fulton
KY 58 in Fulgham
KY 80 near Milburn
KY 121 north of Kirbyton
North end: US 62 east of Cunningham
Location
Counties: Fulton, Hickman, Carlisle
Highway system
KY 306KY 308

Kentucky Route 307 (KY 307) is a 28.3-mile-long (45.5 km) state highway in the U.S. state of Kentucky. The highway connects mostly rural areas of Fulton, Hickman, and Carlisle counties with Fulton.

Route description

Fulton County

KY 307 begins at the Tennessee state line, at an intersection with KY 129 (State Line Highway) on the South Fulton, TennesseeFulton, Kentucky line, within Fulton County, where the roadway continues as Tennessee State Route 43 (Broadway). It travels to the north and curves to the northwest. Immediately, it intersects the eastern terminus of KY 116 (Lake Street). KY 307 turns right onto Lake Street, and travels to the northeast. It travels under a railroad bridge that carries railroad tracks of the Central Illinois Railroad (CIR). It turns left, to the northwest, and crosses over Harris Fork Creek. It curves to the north and has a very brief concurrency with U.S. Route 45 (US 45; Mayfield Road). After they split, KY 307 heads to the north-northeast, traveling along the northeastern edge of Fulton, curves to the north, and has an interchange with the Purchase Parkway [future Interstate 69 (I-69)]. The highway continues to the north and leaves the city and then enters Hickman County.[1]

Hickman County

KY 307 has an intersection with KY 94. At this intersection, it passes Enon Cemetery. The highway curves to the northwest, crosses over some CIR railroad tracks, and curves to the north. It intersects the northern terminus of KY 1698 (Johnson Road). It crosses over Cane Creek and then intersects KY 924 (Kirby Road). The highway crosses over Pond Branch and intersects KY 1529 (Moscow Water Valley Road). At this intersection, it passes Wesley Cemetery. It crosses over Bayou de Chien and Sand Creek. It then has a brief concurrency with KY 944 and passes Clark Cemetery. Then, it enters Fulgham, where it intersects KY 58. It continues to the north and intersects the eastern terminus of KY 1708. In Nichols, the highway intersects both the eastern terminus of KY 123 and the northern terminus of KY 3061. After an intersection with the eastern terminus of KY 703, it begins to travel along the eastern edge of the Obion Creek Wildlife Management Area. It crosses over Obion Creek and then leaves the WMA. In Beulah, it intersects the western terminus of KY 1748. It then enters Carlisle County.[1][2]

Carlisle County

KY 307 curves to the north-northeast and crosses over Little Creek. It then curves back to the north and intersects KY 80. It then intersects the eastern terminus of KY 1173. The highway travels through Kirbyton and intersects the western terminus of KY 548. It then passes Kirbyton Cemetery and intersects KY 408. It intersects KY 121 and then crosses over Lick Creek. The highway intersects the western terminus of KY 849. It curves to the northwest and meets its northern terminus, an intersection with US 62.[2][3]

Major intersections

CountyLocationmi[1][2][3]kmDestinationsNotes
FloydSouth Fulton, TennesseeFulton, Kentucky line0.00.0 SR 43 south (Broadway) Jackson
KY 129 (State Line Highway)
Southern terminus of KY 307; northern terminus of SR 43; intersection on Tennessee state line
Fulton0.10.16 KY 116 west (Lake Street)Eastern terminus of KY 116
0.81.3 US 45 south (Mayfield Road) to US 51 South FultonSouthern end of US 45 concurrency
0.81.3 US 45 north (Mayfield Road) MayfieldNorthern end of US 45 concurrency
1.21.9 Future I-69 / Purchase Parkway to US 51 MayfieldPurchase Parkway exit 2
Hickman3.25.1 KY 94
4.26.8 KY 1698 south (Johnson Road)Northern terminus of KY 1698
5.28.4 KY 924 (Kirby Road)
6.19.8 KY 1529 (Moscow Water Valley Road)
8.714.0 KY 944 westSouthern end of KY 944 concurrency
8.814.2 KY 944 eastNorthern end of KY 944 concurrency
Fulgham10.617.1 KY 58
11.819.0 KY 1708 westEastern terminus of KY 1708
Nichols13.421.6 KY 123 west / KY 3061 southEastern terminus of KY 123; northern terminus of KY 3061
14.423.2 KY 703 westEastern terminus of KY 703
Beulah18.529.8 KY 1748 eastWestern terminus of KY 1748
Carlisle20.833.5 KY 80
22.736.5 KY 1173 westEastern terminus of KY 1173
24.138.8 KY 548 eastWestern terminus of KY 548
24.639.6 KY 408
25.741.4 KY 121
26.743.0 KY 849 eastWestern terminus of KY 849
28.345.5 US 62 Bardwell, PaducahNorthern terminus
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Google (June 5, 2016). "Kentucky Route 307 (Fulton to KY 944 west)" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved June 5, 2016.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Google (June 5, 2016). "Kentucky Route 307 (KY 944 west to KY 548)" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved June 5, 2016.
  3. 1 2 3 Google (June 5, 2016). "Kentucky Route 307 (KY 548 to northern terminus)" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved June 5, 2016.
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