Drive 37 miles west on Interstate 40 from Glenrio to Tucumcari, New Mexico. Experience wide-open High Plains, historic Route 66 parallels, Tucumcari Mountain views, and classic neon Americana along this scenic desert interstate segment.
Interstate Highways
Explore the U.S. Interstate Highway System through real-world drive videos, covering major routes like I-40, I-70, and I-95. Watch scenic, urban, and rural interstate journeys across America on RealRoads.tv
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.
Drive the Interstates
Interstate 69: Bloomington to Indianapolis ~ Indiana
Drive north on Interstate 69 from Bloomington to Indianapolis, Indiana. This 48-mile journey transitions from wooded southern Indiana hills and farmland near Martinsville into the growing suburbs and urban core of Indianapolis, showcasing one of Indiana’s newest interstate corridors.
Interstate 40: Amarillo to Glenrio ~ Texas
Drive west on Interstate 40 from Amarillo to Glenrio, Texas, beginning before dawn through construction near Loop 335 and continuing into a wide-open Panhandle sunrise. This 66-mile journey follows the historic Route 66 corridor past Vega and into Glenrio at the Texas–New Mexico state line.
Interstate 69: Elberfeld to Bloomington ~ Indiana
Drive north on Interstate 69 from Elberfeld to Bloomington, Indiana, following a modern 93-mile corridor that transitions from quiet southwestern farmland into the wooded hills of south-central Indiana.
Interstate 40: Groom to Amarillo ~ Texas
Drive west along Interstate 40 from Groom to Amarillo, Texas, as open Panhandle prairie gradually gives way to the industrial and urban edge of a classic High Plains city.
Interstate 64: Illinois to Elberfeld ~ Indiana
Drive east along Interstate 64 from the Illinois–Indiana state line to Elberfeld, Indiana, and experience a quiet transition into southern Indiana’s wooded lowlands and rural farmland. This 29-mile stretch offers a calm, scenic look at an essential interstate corridor connecting regional and long-distance travel routes.
Interstate 40: McLean to Groom ~ Texas
Drive west along Interstate 40 from McLean to Groom, Texas, and experience classic Panhandle prairie scenery, wide-open skies, and lingering Route 66 character on this short but iconic stretch of highway.
Interstate 64: Mt. Vernon to Grayville ~ Illinois
Drive east along Interstate 64 from Mt. Vernon to Grayville, Illinois, on a 52-mile journey through open farmland and quiet southern Illinois countryside. This rural interstate segment highlights wide-open landscapes, long sightlines, and the steady rhythm of long-distance travel approaching the Indiana state line.
Interstate 40: Shamrock to McLean ~ Texas
Drive west along Interstate 40 from Shamrock to McLean, Texas, and experience a short but character-filled Texas Panhandle segment shaped by open prairie, steady winds, and the lasting influence of historic Route 66.
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Interstate 57: Cairo to Mt. Vernon ~ Illinois [Revisited]
Drive 92 miles north along Interstate 57 from Cairo to Mt. Vernon, Illinois, traveling from river lowlands to rolling farmland. This quiet southern Illinois interstate segment offers open views, smooth pavement, and a steady Midwestern driving experience connecting rural communities with a major regional crossroads.
Interstate 40: Elk City, Oklahoma to Shamrock, Texas
Drive west along Interstate 40 from Elk City, Oklahoma, to Shamrock, Texas on a classic High Plains stretch shaped by open land, long sightlines, and the lasting influence of historic Route 66.
Interstate 57: Sikeston, Missouri to Cairo, Illinois
Drive northbound on Interstate 57 from Sikeston, Missouri to Cairo, Illinois, following a 22-mile stretch through the Bootheel’s flat farmland and open skies as the highway approaches the Mississippi and Ohio River region.