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.
Take a scenic drive along Arkansas Highway 25 from Heber Springs to Drasco, crossing the Greers Ferry Dam and winding through the forests and farmland of north-central Arkansas. Highlights include panoramic lake views, small-town charm, and Ozark mountain scenery.
Take a drive along Interstate 440 and AR-440 from Jacksonville to Little Rock, Arkansas. This 14-mile urban bypass connects I-57 and I-30, offering scenic views of the Arkansas River and access to Clinton National Airport.
Travel 14 miles around the eastern side of Little Rock via Interstate 440 and Arkansas Highway 440, from the I-30/I-530 interchange in Little Rock to Future I-57 in Jacksonville. This beltway route connects the airport, North Little Rock, and key suburban areas while providing a fast bypass for through traffic.
Drive 105 miles along US Highway 65 from Harrison to Conway, Arkansas, passing through the scenic Ozarks, historic small towns, and the Buffalo National River. A peaceful and authentic route through rural Arkansas.
Travel 46 miles south on Interstate 530 from Little Rock to Pine Bluff, Arkansas. This former U.S. 65 alignment serves as a key connector and bypass through forests, farmland, and small towns in central Arkansas.
Explore a 23-mile drive along U.S. Highway 69 from Fort Scott to Franklin, Kansas. This route through southeast Kansas bypasses Arma and crosses former coal country, blending scenic farmland with rich mining history.
Take a quick but crucial loop around the western side of Jackson, Tennessee, as we follow the 5-mile U.S. Route 45 Bypass—a route engineered to keep through-traffic flowing while offering convenient access to one of West Tennessee’s busiest regional hubs. This short...
Follow U.S. Route 70 for 8 miles through Jackson, Tennessee, as it loops from US-412 on the northeast side of town to US-45 Bypass on the west, connecting key corridors and neighborhoods along the way.
Take a loop around Mississippi’s capital with this 12-mile drive along Interstate 220 in Jackson. This vital bypass connects I-20 and I-55 while skirting the city’s western and northern edges, easing traffic and offering glimpses of Jackson’s industrial and residential landscape.
Cruise Missouri’s Ozark Mountain Highroad (MO-465) on this 8-mile scenic bypass north of Branson. Enjoy panoramic views, forested ridgelines, and a peaceful alternative to the busy strip below.
Take the scenic Ozark Mountain Highroad south along Missouri Highway 76 in Branson, Missouri. Formerly MO-465, this 8-mile expressway blends modern efficiency with sweeping views of the Ozarks.
Travel west along Interstate 270 in St. Louis, Missouri, from the Chain of Rocks Bridge to Bridgeton. Explore historic suburbs, major interchanges, and evolving infrastructure on this 15-mile urban loop.