Take a 15-mile drive along Interstate 540 from Fort Smith to Van Buren, Arkansas. Cross the Arkansas River, explore key interchanges, and discover how this short route connects history, nature, and infrastructure in the Arkansas River Valley.
🛑 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
Interstate 540: Van Buren to Fort Smith – Arkansas
Take a smooth and scenic 15-mile ride along Interstate 540 from Van Buren to Fort Smith, Arkansas. This modern bypass skirts the Arkansas River and links two historic cities while offering a quick, convenient route toward Oklahoma.
Interstate 229: St. Joseph – Missouri
Take a drive along Interstate 229 through St. Joseph, Missouri—a rare double-deck freeway tracing the Missouri River. Explore this 7-mile route before its upcoming decommissioning changes the landscape forever.
Interstate 11: Henderson to Arizona – Nevada
Take a scenic 16-mile drive from Henderson, Nevada to the Arizona state line along Interstate 11. This modern bypass of Boulder City features desert landscapes, views of Lake Mead, and a crossing just west of the Hoover Dam.
Tennessee Route 385: Millington – Arlington
Explore Tennessee Route 385 from Millington to Arlington with this 17-mile drive through suburban Shelby County. Follow this high-speed corridor past Millington’s Navy base, rolling hills, and the eastern edge of Memphis.
Tennessee Highway 385 – Arlington – Millington
Drive Tennessee State Route 385 west from Arlington to Millington in this 17-mile scenic corridor connecting I-40 and US-51. Explore rolling hills, rural interchanges, and the gateway to Naval Support Activity Mid-South.
Interstate 530: Pine Bluff to Little Rock – Arkansas
Travel 42 miles north on Interstate 530 from Pine Bluff to Little Rock, Arkansas. This scenic and essential stretch of I-530/U.S. 65 links the piney woods of Jefferson County to the heart of the state capital, passing through White Hall, Redfield, and the Granite Mountain ridge into the urban sprawl of Little Rock.
Tennessee Route 22: Huntingdon to McKenzie
Explore a swift and scenic drive along Tennessee State Route 22 from Huntingdon to McKenzie. This 11-mile journey connects two Carroll County towns with a four-lane bypass and rural charm, ending at the US-79 junction toward Paris.
Interstate 240: Eastbound in Memphis – Tennessee
Take a drive around the south and east sides of Memphis via Interstate 240 eastbound. This 12-mile loop links I-55 and I-40 while passing the airport, Shelby Farms, and several key Memphis corridors.
Interstate 240: Westbound in Memphis – Tennessee
Take a 14-mile drive along I-240 West through Memphis, Tennessee, from I-40 to I-55/I-69. Explore major interchanges, airport access, and the commercial heart of the city on this busy bypass route.
U.S. Route 35: Dayton – Ohio
Drive 5 miles east on U.S. Route 35 through Dayton, Ohio, from SR-49 in Drexel to I-75 downtown. This short urban stretch transitions from surface street to expressway, offering a snapshot of Dayton’s infrastructure and history.
Ohio Route 49: Clayton to Dayton
Drive America’s Highways for 8.5 miles south along Ohio Route 49 from Clayton to Dayton. Explore suburban hubs, historic road alignments, and urban gateways on this essential connector through Montgomery County.