28 Activities
⚡ 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
28
Duration
3 days
Length
474 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Indianapolis
Transportation
Electric Car
CO2 Savings
306 lb
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
3 days
Length
474 mi
- History and Culture
- Active Leisure
- ⚡ Electric Routes
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.
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.
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.
Categories
- History and Culture
- Active Leisure
- ⚡ Electric Routes
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.
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
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.
Travel itinerary
8 Activities
Day 1
124 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.
8 Activities
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.
12 Activities
Day 3
192 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.