Drive the Old Dixie Highway from Dayton to Moraine, Ohio, following former U.S. 25 through historic neighborhoods and the industrial Miami Valley.
๐ฐ๏ธ Historic Alignment
Follow the path of history with the Historic Alignment tag, featuring road segments that trace original U.S. highway alignments no longer used today.
The ๐ฐ๏ธ Historic Alignment tag is used for segments of highway that follow a former or original route of a major U.S. highwayโoften bypassed, decommissioned, or rerouted over time. These alignments may include old pavement, narrow bridges, vintage signage, or remnants of once-thriving roadside towns.
These routes are valuable for their connection to highway history and often appeal to travelers interested in nostalgia, Americana, or the evolution of U.S. road infrastructure. They may no longer carry heavy traffic but still offer a glimpse into the past.
Routes Tagged: ๐ฐ๏ธ Historic Alignment
Dixie Drive: Vandalia to Dayton, Ohio
Drive south on historic Dixie Drive from Vandalia to downtown Dayton, Ohio, following the former U.S. Route 25 and legendary Dixie Highway past classic roadside businesses, established neighborhoods, and one of western Ohio’s most important historic transportation corridors.
U.S. Route 40: Clayton to Vandalia, Ohio
Drive east along U.S. Route 40 (National Road) from Clayton to Vandalia, Ohio, on a 9-mile real-time drive through Englewood and northern Dayton. Follow one of America’s oldest highways past suburban communities, Interstate 70, and the historic crossroads with Dixie Drive.
Main Street & National Road: Union to Clayton, Ohio
Drive Main Street and Historic U.S. Route 40 from Union to Clayton, Ohio, on this 3.9-mile real-time drive through Union, Englewood, and Clayton along two of Montgomery County’s most important historic highways.
Ohio State Route 48: Dayton to Englewood
Drive Ohio State Route 48 from downtown Dayton to Englewood along Main Street, crossing the Great Miami River and northern Montgomery County.
Arkansas Highway 367: Beebe to Ward
Drive Arkansas Highway 367 from Beebe to Ward, Arkansas, following a historic frontage-style corridor alongside Interstate 57 through White County farmland, growing suburbs, and small-town central Arkansas scenery.
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Interstate 40: Needles to Barstow, California [Remastered]
Drive west across Californiaโs Mojave Desert on Interstate 40 from Needles to Barstow, following a historic Route 66 corridor through remote basins, rugged mountains, railroad towns, and vast desert landscapes on one of Southern Californiaโs classic interstate drives.
Interstate 40: Kingman, Arizona to Needles, California
Drive 55 miles west on Interstate 40 from Kingman, Arizona to Needles, California, descending through remote desert terrain toward the Colorado River and Mojave Desert.
Old Highway 25: Conway, Arkansas
Explore Old Highway 25 in Conway, Arkansasโa 1.8-mile historic alignment that reflects the evolution of AR-25 from a regional corridor to a local connector.
Interstate 40: Flagstaff to Ash Fork, Arizona
Experience the changing landscapes of northern Arizona on Interstate 40 from Flagstaff to Ash Fork. This 52-mile drive transitions from cool pine forests beneath the San Francisco Peaks to the wide-open high desert plateau, following a historic Route 66 corridor through one of the Southwestโs most dynamic regions.
Interstate 40: Winslow to Flagstaff, Arizona
Drive Interstate 40 from Winslow to Flagstaff, Arizona, covering 62 miles of dramatic elevation change from open high desert to dense ponderosa pine forest. Experience historic Route 66 parallels, Meteor Crater access, and one of Arizonaโs most striking landscape transitions.
Interstate 40: Holbrook to Winslow, Arizona
Drive Interstate 40 from Holbrook to Winslow, Arizona, crossing 29 miles of open high desert and historic Route 66 territory. Experience expansive landscapes, quiet desert beauty, and classic Southwest travel history along this scenic stretch of I-40.