Explore a 5-mile drive along Arkansas Highway 89 in Mayflower, featuring the new Mayflower bypass and a scenic stretch west of town. A short yet notable route in central Arkansas.
🛑 Bypass
Watch how bypass routes divert around towns, cities, or major interchanges—designed to streamline traffic or reroute throughways.
The 🛑 Bypass tag applies to highway segments that intentionally route traffic around towns, city centers, or congested areas. These alignments are designed to streamline through-traffic, reduce urban congestion, and improve travel times—often resulting in newer, wider, and faster-moving roads located on the outskirts of developed areas.
While efficient, bypass routes may skip scenic or historic locations that were part of the original highway alignment. As a result, travelers looking for charm or cultural context might miss out unless they choose to explore the older path through town.
Routes Tagged: 🛑 Bypass
Riverfront Dr: North Little Rock – Arkansas
Take a 2-mile drive along Riverfront Drive in North Little Rock, Arkansas, following the Arkansas River past the 30Crossing project and into the heart of the city’s vibrant riverfront district.
Arkansas Highway 5: Hot Springs to Fountain Lake
Take a scenic drive on the newly opened Arkansas Highway 5 extension from Hot Springs to Fountain Lake. This 5.8-mile bypass cuts through the Ouachita Mountains, connecting US-70 to AR-7 with modern, scenic roadway improvements.
Arkansas Highway 5: Fountain Lake to Hot Springs
Take a drive along the newly completed Arkansas Highway 5 Bypass from Fountain Lake to Hot Springs. Opened in 2023, this 6-mile scenic connector through the Ouachita Mountains offers quicker access to Hot Springs while showcasing the natural beauty of rural Garland County.
U.S. Highway 60: Henderson to Morganfield – Kentucky
Travel 21 miles west along U.S. Highway 60 from Henderson to Morganfield, Kentucky, passing through Corydon, Waverly, and the Morganfield bypass. Explore small-town life and the rural charm of western Kentucky in this scenic drive.
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U.S. Highway 51: Union City to Dyersburg – Tennessee [Revisited]
Take a scenic drive down U.S. Highway 51 from Union City to Dyersburg, Tennessee. Explore small towns, historic rail stations, and wide-open farmland on this 31-mile stretch of rural highway.
Tennessee Route 155: Westbound in Nashville
Explore 16 miles of Nashville’s Briley Parkway (TN-155) as we travel westbound across the Cumberland River, connecting key interstates and bypassing the city’s core. From Opry Mills to I-40, this route showcases both
Arkansas Highway 69: Moorefield to Jacksonport
Take a 21-mile scenic drive along Arkansas Highway 69 from Moorefield to Jacksonport, passing through Sulphur Rock, Magness, and Newark before ending at historic Jacksonport State Park.
U.S. Route 74: Cleveland – Tennessee
Cruise along the U.S. 64 Bypass in Cleveland, Tennessee, as we follow U.S. Route 74 for 7 miles around the city’s southern edge—connecting local routes to Interstate 75 and helping traffic avoid the downtown core.
Interstate 270: Bridgeton to St. Louis – Missouri
Take a 14-mile drive on Interstate 270 South from Bridgeton to St. Louis, Missouri. Explore key interchanges, local attractions like Creve Coeur Lake, and see why I-270 is a crucial bypass route in the St. Louis metro area. Includes route map and points of interest.
U.S. Highway 412: Hayti to Kennett – Missouri
Cruise 16 miles west on U.S. Highway 412 from Hayti to Kennett, Missouri. This relaxed drive showcases the Bootheel’s open farmland, local culture, and easy access to classic small-town stops. Perfect for roadtrippers and travelers exploring southeast Missouri.
Interstate 675: Beavercreek to Miamisburg – Ohio
Take a drive along Interstate 675 from Beavercreek to Miamisburg, Ohio—a 13-mile bypass east of Dayton that’s perfect for avoiding city traffic, with easy access to parks, museums, shopping, and local attractions along the way.