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      ⚡ Travel by Electric Car Through the Ohio Valley of Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio

      ⚡ Travel by Electric Car Through the Ohio Valley of Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio
      Starts from

      Indianapolis

      Transportation

      Electric Car

      CO2 Savings

      306 lb

      Guidance

      Self-Guided

      Activities

      25

      Duration

      3 days

      Length

      576 mi

      Price
      $ 4.99

      Guide details

      Starts from

      Indianapolis

      Transportation

      Electric Car

      CO2 Savings

      306 lb

      Guidance

      Self-Guided

      Duration

      3 days

      Length

      576 mi

      Price
      $ 4.99
      History and CultureActive Leisure⚡ Electric Routes
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      Created by:

      Rob Kachelriess
      Rob Kachelriess
      Travel Expert

      Highlights

      • Explore historic roadside attractions in Southern Indiana.
      • Feel the thrill of underground zip-lines in Louisville.
      • Experience Bluegrass bourbon and horse-racing culture.
      This route includes CCS charging stations. For Tesla Superchargers, follow this link.
      The Ohio Valley is loosely defined as the region surrounding the Ohio River, which helps determine the borders of Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio. Explore all three states with a compelling road trip that includes stops in Louisville, Lexington and Cincinnati with fun, under-the-radar detours along the way.
      The route works most of the year, but is best recommended between spring and fall, since winter snow can severely limit the availability of activities and extend the length of travel time. The journey is mapped out with an electric vehicle in mind, but follow directions carefully since high-powered charging stations are in select, specific locations.
      Make sure to fully charge your car before going on a road trip.

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      This route includes CCS charging stations. For Tesla Superchargers, follow this link.
      The Ohio Valley is loosely defined as the region surrounding the Ohio River, which helps determine the borders of Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio. Explore all three states with a compelling road trip that includes stops in Louisville, Lexington and Cincinnati with fun, under-the-radar detours along the way.
      The route works most of the year, but is best recommended between spring and fall, since winter snow can severely limit the availability of activities and extend the length of travel time. The journey is mapped out with an electric vehicle in mind, but follow directions carefully since high-powered charging stations are in select, specific locations.
      Make sure to fully charge your car before going on a road trip.
      Rob Kachelriess
      Rob Kachelriess
      Travel Expert
      • Explore historic roadside attractions in Southern Indiana.
      • Feel the thrill of underground zip-lines in Louisville.
      • Experience Bluegrass bourbon and horse-racing culture.

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      Travel itinerary

      Travel Through Southern Indiana to Louisville
      7 Activities to Visit

      Day 1

      175 mi0.2 mi

      Travel Through Southern Indiana to Louisville

      Driving from Indianapolis to Louisville is usually an uneventful trip down Interstate 65. It's better to take the scenic route, which passes through Bloomington, Spring Mill State Park and French Lick, which are ripe with history and attractions. Afterwards, you'll cross the Ohio River from Indiana into Kentucky and spend the night in Louisville's Whiskey Row district. Important note: Don't leave Indianapolis without a full overnight charge.
      17:45
      Drive From Louisville to Lexington by Way of Bardstown
      6 Activities to Visit

      Day 2

      157 mi

      Drive From Louisville to Lexington by Way of Bardstown

      It's the most action-packed day of your road trip. After zip-lining underground in Louisville, you'll take a small detour to charming Bardstown to tour a haunted jail before wrapping up the day in the Lexington area.
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      Soak in Bluegrass Charm and Cross the Ohio River Into Cincinnati
      12 Activities to Visit

      Day 3

      244 mi0.9 mi

      Soak in Bluegrass Charm and Cross the Ohio River Into Cincinnati

      Your day begins in Lexington, where you'll get familiar with the city's history and horse-breeding culture in the heart of Bluegrass country. From there, you'll enjoy a couple Cincinnati-area highlights in Ohio before cutting back through Indiana and wrapping up your three-day road trip where it all started in Indianapolis.

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