US Highway 72 accesses the Natchez Trace Parkway at milepost 320. The town of Iuka, Mississippi is 12 miles west of the Trace and the city of Corinth, Mississippi is 35 miles west of the Trace. The town of Cherokee, Alabama is 3 miles east of the Trace and the city of Tuscumbia, Alabama is 20 east of the Trace.
Nearby services include a market/gas station .5 miles east of the Trace, a restaurant in Cherokee, and additional markets and dining in Tuscumbia, Iuka and Corinth.
A 33-mile section of the NT Parkway in northeast Mississippi and northwest Alabama is closed for repaving between milepost 303 and 336.3.
Access to the Parkway heading both south and north at the US 72 intersection is closed.
Click here for more info and a map and directions for both the Marked Detour Route and an Alternate Bicycle Route.
Featured Nearby Points of Interest
The map below shows the US Highway 72 access / exit to the Natchez Trace Parkway and also nearby attractions, towns and bed and breakfasts.
| Market / Restaurant | from the Trace | Address | Food / Dining | Gasoline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiska Exxon Market | east .5 miles |
6220 Highway 72 Cherokee, AL |
Snacks, beverages | yes |
| JJ's Restaurant Subway |
east 2.5 miles |
Cherokee, AL | Restaurants | no |