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Highway 30: Booneville to Jackson

KY 30, Park Road · Booneville → Jackson

Sweeping25 mi40 min2,200 ft climbHigh point ≈ 1,100 ftOne way
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The drive

KY 30 crosses hill country between Booneville in Owsley County and Jackson in Breathitt County. The road winds through hilly terrain, past small farms and hollows, with few other cars.

It starts where KY 30 leaves its overlap with KY 11 in Booneville and heads west toward Breathitt County. It ends in Jackson, where KY 52 meets KY 30 and KY 15 briefly overlaps it.

Jackson is the place to pick up the Mountain Parkway for the trip home.

Along the way

  1. Booneville
  2. Jackson
Elevation
2,200 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 1,100 ft
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Curves
Mostly gentle curves
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Good to know

  • This is a rural road with narrow shoulders; expect logging and farm trucks.
  • Plan fuel at the towns at each end.
  • Check GoKY for closures after storms.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check GoKY (Kentucky Transportation Cabinet).

Questions about this drive

How long is KY 30 from Booneville to Jackson?

It is 24.9 miles and takes about 38 minutes.

Is KY 30 a good road for steady curves?

Yes. The road winds through hilly terrain between Booneville and Jackson with continuous curves and light traffic.

Where does KY 30 end in Jackson?

The drive ends in Jackson, where KY 52 meets KY 30.

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Distance, time, elevation, curves and intensity are from Carve's route. Checked 2026-10-28.

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