May 11, 2026
Although the two states share a border, no road or bridge directly connects Missouri to Kentucky. The only direct route requires the use of a ferry. (A sliver of Kentucky exists west of the Mississippi river. That small exclave can be accessed from Missouri by road. To get to the other 99 percent of Kentucky from Missouri in a car, you’ll need a ferry.)
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