Explore Arkansas Highway 5 from Mountain View to Drasco β a 26-mile drive through Ozark foothills, farmland, and forest. Discover folk culture, quiet valleys, and timeless scenery along this winding Arkansas route.
π The South
Watch Southern U.S. driving videos through Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana, featuring Interstate highways, backroads, and scenic byways.
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.
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U.S. Route 70: Sparta to Crossville – Tennessee
Take a scenic drive along U.S. Route 70 from Sparta to Crossville, Tennessee. This 29-mile journey crosses the Cumberland Plateau, passing through wooded ridges, Pleasant Hill, and historic small towns before reaching Crossville.
U.S. Route 64: Pulaski to Fayetteville – Tennessee
Explore U.S. Route 64 from Pulaski to Fayetteville, Tennessee β a 20-mile drive through Giles and Lincoln Counties that blends farmland, rolling hills, and a modern bypass around Fayettevilleβs historic core.
U.S. Route 412: Paragould to Walnut Ridge β Arkansas
Travel U.S. Route 412 from Paragould to Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. This 26-mile drive highlights Crowleyβs Ridge, Delta farmland, and small-town heritage in northeast Arkansas.
Tennessee Route 89: Trimble to Kenton
Drive 10 miles along Tennessee Route 89 from Trimble to Kenton through the farmland of northwest Tennessee. Explore quiet towns, rural landscapes, and the relaxed pace of life that defines this corner of the Volunteer State.
U.S. Route 49: Brinkley to Helena/W. Helena – Arkansas
Travel U.S. Route 49 from Brinkley to HelenaβWest Helena, Arkansas, across the Deltaβs farmland and small towns to the Mississippi River. Explore historic sites, scenic byways, and the cultural heart of the Arkansas Delta.
Interstate 22: Tupelo, Mississippi to Birmingham, Alabama
Follow Interstate 22 for 128 miles from Tupelo, Mississippi, to Birmingham, Alabama β a modern corridor across rolling hills, Appalachian foothills, and historic U.S. 78 communities.
Arkansas Highway 9: Crows to Morrilton
Follow Arkansas Highway 9 for 46 miles from Crows to Morrilton, passing through Paron, Perryville, and the Arkansas River Valley with access to Petit Jean State Park along the way.
U.S. Route 49: Helena-West-Helena to Brinkley – Arkansas
Travel 48 miles across the Arkansas Delta on U.S. Route 49 from HelenaβWest Helena to Brinkley. Explore farmland, small towns like Marvell, and end at the I-40 crossroads in Brinkley.
Mississippi Highway 315: Sardis to Oxford
Discover the scenic 5-mile drive along Mississippi Highway 315 from Sardis to Oxford. Pass beneath the massive Sardis Dam, wind through wooded hills and farmland, and finish at the gateway to Oxfordβs cultural and university life.
Military Road: Glen Rose to Rockport
Drive 7 miles along Military Road from Glen Rose to Rockport, Arkansas, a historic route paralleling I-30 that blends forested stretches, rural homes, and a crossing over the interstate before reaching U.S. 270.
U.S. Route 70: North Little Rock to Lonoke
Travel 23 miles along U.S. Route 70 from North Little Rock to Lonoke, Arkansas. Explore historic downtown streets, farmland vistas, and early highway alignments on this classic Delta corridor.