French Lick Springs Hotel
Location
French Lick Springs Hotel and Resort Casino sits in the Hoosier National Forest, just 60 minutes northwest of Louisville, Kentucky, accessible via Route 150. It’s also an hour’s drive from Bloomington and Evansville, two hours from Indianapolis, three hours from Cincinnati and St. Louis and a five hour drive from Chicago.
In addition to the many on-site activities offered by French Lick, the hotel’s location in Hoosier National Forest also affords a number of active outings, such as hiking, biking, boating and skiing. The resort will gladly make recommendations and arrange for any needed rental equipment. Or take historical tours of the property and the region.
Driving Directions
From Chicago (275 Miles; five hours): Route 90 Southeast to I 65 South, to I-465 South & West at Indianapolis. Take Route 37 South to Paoli, Hwy. 56 West, then go 10 miles to French Lick.
From Cincinnati (142 Miles; three hours), Option A: I-71 to Carrollton - Ky. 36 to Milton over bridge to Madison - West on 56 through Paoli to French Lick.
From Cincinnati (142 Miles; three hours), Option B: Take I-71 to Louisville - to 64 West, to Rt. 150 North, to Hwy 56 West through Paoli to French Lick.
From Cleveland (390 Miles; seven hours), Option A: I-71 to Carrollton - Ky. 36 to Milton over bridge to Madison - West on 56 through Paoli to French Lick.
From Cleveland (390 Miles; seven hours), Option B: Take I-71 to Louisville - to 64 West, to Rt. 150 North, to Hwy 56 West through Paoli to French Lick.
From Detroit (397 Miles; 6-1/2 hours): I-94 West to I-69 near Battle Creek. South on I-69 to I-465, South and East around Indianapolis to 37 South to Paoli to Hwy 56 West to French Lick.
From Evansville (90 Miles; two hours): I-64 East to U.S. 231 North (Huntingburg exit) to Hwy 56 East to French Lick.
From Indianapolis (108 Miles; 2-1/2 hours): South on Route 37 to Paoli, Hwy. 56 West, then go 10 miles to French Lick.
From Louisville Airport (68 Miles; 70 minutes): At the airport, take 264 West to 64 West to 150, West to Paoli, Hwy 56 West then go 10 miles to French Lick.
From Nashville (240 Miles; 4-1/2 hours): I-65 North to Louisville to I 264 West to 64 West to 150 through Paoli to Hwy 56 West to French Lick.
From St. Louis (208 Miles; four hours): I-64 East to U.S. 231 North (Huntingburg exit) to Hwy 56 East to French Lick.
Nearest Airport
Louisville International Airport: 65 miles/105 kilometers, 75 minutes.