The United States Interstate Highway System is the backbone of the nation's road transportation network, connecting cities, states, and regions across more than 46,000 miles of road. Built for speed, efficiency, and mobility, the Interstate system revolutionized travel and commerce following its inception in 1956 under the Federal Aid Highway Act. These highways are designed for long-distance travel, offering controlled-access roads with high-speed limits and minimal interruptions—ideal for both roadtrippers and freight haulers alike.
At RealRoads.tv, our focus is on capturing the real-world driving experience along these major routes. From scenic segments through the Appalachians to urban sprawl near major cities, we document what it’s like to drive the length of interstates like I-10, I-70, or I-95. Whether it’s a full-length drive or a short but significant connector, our videos showcase the personality of each highway as it winds through America's landscapes.
Our collection spans dozens of Interstate corridors with footage across a majority of the 48 contiguous states. You’ll find both mainline interstates (one- and two-digit numbers) and auxiliary routes (three-digit spur and loop routes), each categorized and tagged by location, route, and terrain. These are not textbook tours—they’re windshield-level views into the actual experience of America’s highways.
Travel 42 miles north on Interstate 530 from Pine Bluff to Little Rock, Arkansas. This scenic and essential stretch of I-530/U.S. 65 links the piney woods of Jefferson County to the heart of the state capital, passing through White Hall, Redfield, and the Granite Mountain ridge into the urban sprawl of Little Rock.
Drive 77 miles east along Interstate 64 from I-69 near Evansville to Corydon, Indiana. This peaceful route travels through farmland, the Hoosier National Forest, and rolling hills of the Ohio River valley.
Take a quick ride along Interstate 69 from Evansville to Interstate 64 in southern Indiana. This 13-mile connector links the city to major east-west travel corridors, with views of farmland and key interchanges along the way.
Take a drive around the south and east sides of Memphis via Interstate 240 eastbound. This 12-mile loop links I-55 and I-40 while passing the airport, Shelby Farms, and several key Memphis corridors.
Cruise from the Delta to DeSoto County on Interstate 69 from Banks to Hernando, Mississippi. This 15-mile drive offers a scenic glimpse of the evolving I-69 corridor through farmland and into Memphis suburbia.
Take a short but significant ride down I-55 from Memphis to Hernando, Mississippi. This 9-mile drive connects suburban Southaven to rural Hernando, with stops near major retail, outlet shopping, and the junctions with I-69 and I-269.
Take a drive along Interstate 55 southbound through Memphis, Tennessee, from the Mississippi River to the state line. Navigate historic interchanges, pass Graceland, and explore Memphis’s evolving highway landscape in this 15-mile journey.
Cruise 7 miles south on Interstate 55 through West Memphis, Arkansas, from the junction with I-40 to the Memphis-Arkansas Bridge. This key connector blends urban industry, logistics, and classic highway scenery.
Cruise through Memphis on Interstate 55 from the Mississippi state line to I-240. This 6-mile stretch offers key connections to Graceland, downtown, and the Memphis Airport—highlighting the city’s role as a major Southern crossroads.
Explore the quirky and historically rich stretch of Interstate 69 through Memphis, Tennessee—still signed as I-240 but officially part of a national corridor. This 5.5-mile drive passes through Bunker Hill, near the Stax Museum, and ends at the I-40 interchange northeast of downtown.
Take a 14-mile drive along I-240 West through Memphis, Tennessee, from I-40 to I-55/I-69. Explore major interchanges, airport access, and the commercial heart of the city on this busy bypass route.
Drive Interstate 70 for 81 miles from Illinois to Indianapolis, Indiana. Pass through Terre Haute, Cloverdale, and Plainfield on this major east-west route through the Hoosier State.