Drive Interstate 40 from Lupton to Holbrook, Arizona, covering 69 miles of high desert, historic Route 66 alignments, mesas, and Painted Desert landscapes across northeastern Arizona.
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
Interstate 40: Albuquerque to Gallup, New Mexico
Drive Interstate 40 from Albuquerque to Gallup, New Mexico โ a 123-mile journey through high desert mesas, volcanic landscapes, and historic Route 66 country. Experience sweeping Southwest scenery, lava fields near Grants, and the rugged beauty leading to Gallup.
Interstate 40: Clines Corners to Albuquerque, New Mexico
Drive 61 miles west along Interstate 40 from Clines Corners to Albuquerque, New Mexico. This scenic high-desert journey crosses the Estancia Basin before approaching the Sandia Mountains and the Rio Grande corridor.
Interstate 40: Santa Rosa to Clines Corners, New Mexico
Drive 54 miles west on Interstate 40 from Santa Rosa to Clines Corners, New Mexico, crossing wide-open high desert plains, historic travel corridors, and one of the Southwestโs classic crossroads along I-40.
Interstate 40: Tucumcari to Santa Rosa, New Mexico
Drive 52 miles west on Interstate 40 from Tucumcari to Santa Rosa, New Mexico, across wide-open High Plains, historic Route 66 alignments, sandstone mesas, and the Pecos River valley. Experience classic eastern New Mexico landscapes and roadside history along this scenic stretch of I-40.
Interstate 40: Amarillo to Glenrio ~ Texas
Drive west on Interstate 40 from Amarillo to Glenrio, Texas, beginning before dawn through construction near Loop 335 and continuing into a wide-open Panhandle sunrise. This 66-mile journey follows the historic Route 66 corridor past Vega and into Glenrio at the TexasโNew Mexico state line.
Interstate 40: Shamrock to McLean ~ Texas
Drive west along Interstate 40 from Shamrock to McLean, Texas, and experience a short but character-filled Texas Panhandle segment shaped by open prairie, steady winds, and the lasting influence of historic Route 66.
Oklahoma Route 66: Oklahoma City to El Reno
Drive Oklahoma Route 66 from Oklahoma City to El Reno in this 28-mile journey across one of the stateโs most intact Mother Road segments, featuring Yukon, open prairie landscapes, and historic roadside character.
U.S. Route 49: Brinkley to Helena/W. Helena – Arkansas
Travel U.S. Route 49 from Brinkley to HelenaโWest Helena, Arkansas, across the Deltaโs farmland and small towns to the Mississippi River. Explore historic sites, scenic byways, and the cultural heart of the Arkansas Delta.
Interstate 22: Tupelo, Mississippi to Birmingham, Alabama
Follow Interstate 22 for 128 miles from Tupelo, Mississippi, to Birmingham, Alabama โ a modern corridor across rolling hills, Appalachian foothills, and historic U.S. 78 communities.
Military Road: Glen Rose to Rockport
Drive 7 miles along Military Road from Glen Rose to Rockport, Arkansas, a historic route paralleling I-30 that blends forested stretches, rural homes, and a crossing over the interstate before reaching U.S. 270.
U.S. Route 70: North Little Rock to Lonoke
Travel 23 miles along U.S. Route 70 from North Little Rock to Lonoke, Arkansas. Explore historic downtown streets, farmland vistas, and early highway alignments on this classic Delta corridor.