Travel Arkansas Highway 23 from Brashears to Huntsville, winding through the Ozark Highlands with forested ridges, rolling valleys, and the scenic entrance to Withrow Springs State Park.
🌞 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 landscapes—from 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 culture—past 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 destination—it’s about the journey.
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Arkansas Highway 5: Little Rock to Benton
Follow Arkansas Highway 5 from Little Rock to Benton along the historic Stagecoach corridor. Explore 13 miles of suburban neighborhoods, wooded stretches, and local landmarks, including the Geographic Center of Arkansas.
U.S. Route 70: Brownsville to Lakeland – Tennessee
Follow U.S. Route 70 for 36 miles from Brownsville to Lakeland, Tennessee, along the state’s first numbered highway. Pass farms, small towns, and historic roadside landmarks on this slower-paced alternative to I-40.
Arkansas Highway 365: Little Rock to White Hall
Travel 26 miles along Arkansas Highway 365 from Little Rock to White Hall, a historic former U.S. 65 alignment that parallels I-530 through rail towns, farmland, pine forest, and Central Arkansas history.
U.S. Route 412: Siloam Springs to Springdale – Arkansas
Travel east through the heart of Northwest Arkansas along U.S. Route 412 from Siloam Springs to Springdale. This 19-mile drive captures the region’s growth, connecting historic small towns and new developments to the I-49 corridor and greater metro area.
Arkansas Highway 59: Van Buren to Siloam Springs
Explore Arkansas Highway 59 from Van Buren to Siloam Springs—a 58-mile rural route through the Mountain Fork Valley, small towns, forested hills, and peaceful farmland in western Arkansas.
Interstate 30: Little Rock to Texarkana – Arkansas
Take a scenic 129-mile journey down Interstate 30 from Little Rock to Texarkana, Arkansas, exploring a “lost highway” segment before major upgrades. Discover small towns, pine forests, and historical landmarks on this classic corridor to Texas.
Interstate 40: Little Rock to Fort Smith – Arkansas
Take a scenic 153-mile drive along Interstate 40 from Little Rock to Fort Smith, Arkansas. Explore river crossings, mountain views, and vibrant towns like Conway, Russellville, and Ozark on this diverse stretch of highway.
Interstate 40: Knoxville to Lebanon – Tennessee
Travel across Tennessee on Interstate 40 from Kodak to Lebanon, passing the Great Smoky foothills, Knoxville, the Cumberland Plateau, and Middle Tennessee’s farmlands. Experience a classic 155-mile cross-state drive.
Interstate 40: Oklahoma Border to North Little Rock – Arkansas
Drive America’s Highways along Interstate 40 from the Oklahoma border to North Little Rock, Arkansas. Explore rolling foothills, river valleys, and growing urban centers on this vital cross-state route.
Interstate 69: Princeton to Nortonville – Kentucky
Cruise through western Kentucky on Interstate 69 from Princeton to Nortonville, a 29-mile stretch of highway blending scenic countryside with upgraded parkway infrastructure. Explore key junctions, quiet beauty, and a modern take on rural connectivity.
Interstate 169: Hopkinsville to Nortonville – Kentucky
Drive all 34.2 miles of Kentucky’s Interstate 169 from Hopkinsville to Nortonville, capturing the transition from the historic Pennyrile Parkway to a modern Interstate route. Experience farmland, forests, and legacy signage in this unique pre-Interstate snapshot.