Drive Arkansas Highway 319 west from Ward to Vilonia through the heart of central Arkansas farmland. This 15-mile route crosses rural White and Faulkner counties, showcasing open fields, growing communities, and the resilient spirit of Vilonia.
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
Arkansas Highway 367: Beebe to Ward
Drive Arkansas Highway 367 from Beebe to Ward, Arkansas, following a historic frontage-style corridor alongside Interstate 57 through White County farmland, growing suburbs, and small-town central Arkansas scenery.
Arkansas Highway 31: Floyd to Beebe
Drive Arkansas Highway 31 south from Floyd to Beebe, Arkansas, on a quiet 10-mile rural route through White County farmland, small communities, and Delta-edge countryside.
Bull Mountain Road & Bull Creek Road: Naylor to El Paso, Arkansas
Explore a quiet rural drive through central Arkansas as Bull Mountain Road and Bull Creek Road connect Naylor and El Paso through rolling hills, farmland, forests, and peaceful White County backroads.
Acklin Gap Rd: Conway to Holland, Arkansas
Drive Acklin Gap Road east from US-65 near Conway to AR-287 near Holland, Arkansas, transitioning from suburban growth into quiet farmland and rural Faulkner County scenery.
Beaverfork Rd: Conway, Arkansas
Explore Beaverfork Road in Conway, Arkansas, a short suburban connector linking AR-25 with US-65 while skirting Beaverfork Lake, residential neighborhoods, and Conwayβs rapidly growing west side.
Old Highway 25: Conway, Arkansas
Explore Old Highway 25 in Conway, Arkansasβa 1.8-mile historic alignment that reflects the evolution of AR-25 from a regional corridor to a local connector.
Tennessee Route 690: Union City
Drive Tennessee Route 690 around Union City, a 10.6-mile bypass connecting US-51 and forming part of the future Interstate 69 corridor. Experience flat farmland, open landscapes, and a modern roadway designed for tomorrowβs traffic.
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Interstate 65: Louisville to Elizabethtown, Kentucky [Revisited]
Drive Interstate 65 from Louisville to Elizabethtown, Kentucky, covering 31 miles of rolling hills, farmland, and a vital northβsouth corridor connecting urban and rural landscapes.
Interstate 265: Louisville, Kentucky
Drive Interstate 265 (Gene Snyder Freeway) around Louisville, Kentucky, from I-71 to I-65. This 27-mile beltway route showcases suburban growth, rolling Bluegrass terrain, and a key bypass of downtown Louisville.
Interstate 71: Cincinnati, Ohio to Louisville, Kentucky
Drive 95 miles along Interstate 71 from Cincinnati to Louisville, Kentucky, following a scenic route through northern Kentuckyβs rolling hills, farmland, and Outer Bluegrass landscape.
U.S. Route 67: Corning, Arkansas to Missouri
Drive north on U.S. Route 67 from Corning, Arkansas to the Missouri state line. This short Delta corridor transitions from small-town edges to open farmland, offering a calm, uninterrupted look at northeastern Arkansasβs agricultural landscape and regional highway connections.