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What states border Kentucky?

Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia

Kentucky shares a land border with 7 U.S. states. Use the map to see each neighbor, then test yourself in a quiz. For capital, abbreviation, nickname, and more, see the full Kentucky profile.

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Bordering states list

Illinois
IL · Springfield
IL code guide
Indiana
IN · Indianapolis
IN code guide
Missouri
MO · Jefferson City
MO code guide
Ohio
OH · Columbus
OH code guide
Tennessee
TN · Nashville
TN code guide
Virginia
VA · Richmond
VA code guide
West Virginia
WV · Charleston
WV code guide

FAQ

What states border Kentucky?

Kentucky borders Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia.

How many states border Kentucky?

Kentucky has 7 land-bordering states.

Which region is Kentucky in?

Kentucky is in the South region (East South Central).

How can I practice Kentucky borders?

Use the Neighboring States Quiz or Border Chain on StateGuess after reviewing this map.