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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Drive 15 miles westbound through Memphis, Tennessee along Interstate 40, exploring key interchanges, North Memphis neighborhoods, and riverfront views before crossing the Mississippi on the Hernando DeSoto Bridge.
Take a scenic ride around the Cincinnati Bypass on Interstate 275’s west loop, traveling 43 miles through Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. Explore river crossings, suburban hubs, and quiet countryside along this cross-state highway route.
Explore the Bella Vista Bypass before its transformation into Interstate 49. Take a scenic 11-mile drive along the old AR-549 in Northwest Arkansas, capturing a snapshot of the region’s growth.
Experience the Bella Vista Bypass before it became part of Interstate 49. Drive north along the old AR-549 route in Northwest Arkansas and see the road as it was in its original two-lane form.
Drive 10 miles along Interstate 495 from Merrifield, VA, to Bethesda, MD, crossing Tysons, the Dulles Access Road, and the scenic Potomac River. Explore the vibrant western Capital Beltway.
Join us for a 10-mile drive east along Interstate 640 in Knoxville, Tennessee, as we bypass downtown and connect with I-75, I-275, and US-441 through rolling hills and suburban Knoxville.