Drive Kentucky Route 70 from Cave City to Mammoth Cave National Park, traveling from I-65 through rural Kentucky before continuing to the Mammoth Cave Visitor Center.
π The South
Hit the road through the American South with scenic drives across Kentucky, Louisiana, Florida, and more. Discover historic byways, bayous, and Southern backroads.
Welcome to The South, where every mile tells a story rich in culture, history, and charm. This region spans a vibrant tapestry of landscapesβfrom the smoky peaks of Appalachia to the flat, sun-drenched Gulf Coast. Whether you're cruising through the Bluegrass hills of Kentucky, exploring the bayous of Louisiana, or winding along Florida's backroads, the South delivers a uniquely American experience filled with hospitality and heart.
Our drives across the Southern United States reveal both well-known highways and forgotten backroads. You'll find scenic routes like the Natchez Trace Parkway, legendary paths like U.S. Route 11, and countless stretches of local charm dotted with BBQ joints, cotton fields, old rail crossings, and Civil War-era courthouses. This category is your guide to all the hidden gems and major corridors that shape Southern road cultureβpast and present.
From family road trips to solo explorations, The South offers something for every traveler. Expect stunning vistas, historical detours, and a slower pace that invites you to roll down the windows and take it all in. Let the cicadas sing, the gas station coffee flow, and the roadside attractions surprise you. This is Southern road travel, and it's never just about the destinationβitβs about the journey.
States in The South π
Explore π The South
Kentucky Route 61: Hodgenville to Elizabethtown
Drive Kentucky Route 61 from Hodgenville to Elizabethtown along the Lincoln Parkway through rolling farmland and Kentuckyβs historic Lincoln country.
Kentucky Route 61: Elizabethtown to Hodgenville
Drive Kentucky Route 61 from Elizabethtown to Hodgenville along the Lincoln Parkway through rolling farmland and Kentuckyβs historic Lincoln country.
Interstate 264: Eastbound in Louisville, Kentucky
Drive Interstate 264 east through Louisville, Kentucky, from I-64 to I-65 along the Georgia Davis Powers and Henry Watterson expressways.
Interstate 471: Cincinnati, Ohio to Ft. Thomas, Kentucky
Description: Drive Interstate 471 south from Cincinnati, Ohio, to Fort Thomas and Highland Heights, Kentucky, crossing the Ohio River on the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge.
Interstate 471: Ft. Thomas, Kentucky to Cincinnati, Ohio
Drive Interstate 471 from Ft. Thomas to Cincinnati, crossing the Ohio River on the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge with skyline views of downtown.
Interstate 275: Cincinnati Bypass – East Loop
Drive Interstate 275 around Cincinnatiβs East Loop from Sharonville, Ohio, to Erlanger, Kentucky, through wooded suburbs and across the Ohio River.
U.S. Route 67: Corning, Arkansas to Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Drive north on U.S. Route 67 from Corning, Arkansas to Poplar Bluff, Missouri, crossing the Arkansas Delta into the wooded foothills of southeast Missouri on this scenic 30-mile journey through farm country, small towns, and historic highway landscapes.
U.S. Route 78: Cash to Jonesboro, Arkansas
Drive east along U.S. Route 78 from Cash to Jonesboro, Arkansas, crossing productive Delta farmland, agricultural communities, and the expanding urban edge of northeast Arkansas’s largest regional hub.
Arkansas Highway 105: Atkins to Holla Bend
Drive Arkansas Highway 105 south from Atkins to Holla Bend and Sweeden Isle Recreation Area. Experience Arkansas River Valley farmland, wetlands, wildlife habitat, river-bottom scenery, and peaceful rural backroads in Pope County.
Arkansas Highway 124: Quitman to Damascus
Drive west along Arkansas Highway 124 from Quitman to Damascus, Arkansas, through rolling farmland, wooded hills, rural valleys, and the scenic transition zone between central Arkansas and the Ozark foothills.
Arkansas Highway 107: Enola to Quitman
Drive Arkansas Highway 107 north from Enola to Quitman, Arkansas, through quiet farmland, wooded hills, rural crossroads, and small-town central Arkansas scenery.