Morehead



Morehead is a small city at the foot of the Kentucky Appalachians. The 2020 census puts the population as 7151. It is the home of Morehead State University, one Kentucky's seven public universities.

Understand
Morehead is almost equidistant between Lexington and Huntington, WV on I-64, a one hour drive from each.

By car
The city is located on I-64.

Get around
An automobile is a necessity to properly explore the area around Morehead.

US-60 is the main east-west route through the area, I-64 runs parallel to the north of the town. KY-32 connects downtown with I-64.

Drink
Morehead is a wet city that allows alcohol sales.

Go next

 * Carter Caves State Resort Park
 * Daniel Boone National Forest
 * Red River Gorge Geological Area
 * Natural Bridge State Park
 * Lexington is 1 hour west on I-64
 * Huntington is 1 hour east on I-64
 * Louisville is 2 hours west on I-64
 * Charleston is 2 hours east on I-64
 * CIncinnati is 2 hours north
 * Columbus is 3 hours north