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.
ποΈ 2016 Southwest USA Adventure
Watch the 2016 Southwest USA road trip through nine states, featuring Route 66, the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, Las Vegas, and desert highways.
Join us on a cross-country journey through the heart of the American Southwest. This 2016 road trip spans nine states β from the forests of Arkansas to the deserts of Arizona β capturing iconic sights like the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, Route 66, Las Vegas, and the Four Corners. Highlights include the DallasβFort Worth Metroplex, red rock canyons near Page, AZ, and the historic mining town of Durango, CO. A scenic blend of highways, landmarks, and unforgettable landscapes.
Watch videos from the ποΈ 2016 Southwest USA Adventure trip.
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 TexasβNew Mexico state line.
Interstate 40: Groom to Amarillo ~ Texas
Drive west along Interstate 40 from Groom to Amarillo, Texas, as open Panhandle prairie gradually gives way to the industrial and urban edge of a classic High Plains city.
Interstate 40: Shawnee to Oklahoma City ~ Oklahoma
Drive west along Interstate Forty from Shawnee to Oklahoma City in this twenty sixteen snapshot of central Oklahomaβs primary eastβwest corridor, capturing the route before the Kickapoo Turnpike reshaped regional traffic patterns.
Interstate 40: Dora to Shawnee ~ Oklahoma
Drive west along Interstate 40 from Dora to Shawnee, Oklahoma, and experience 145 miles of open prairie, farmland, and regional travel corridors. This segment highlights eastern Oklahomaβs wide-open landscapes, rail-adjacent infrastructure, and the gradual transition from rural interstate driving into a historic regional hub.
County Road 7950: Nageezi to Chaco Culture NHP – New Mexico
Travel 23 miles through New Mexicoβs rugged high desert along County Road 7950 from Nageezi to Chaco Culture National Historical Park. A challenging but rewarding route offering panoramic views and ancient history.
Chaco Culture National Historical Park and World Heritage Site
Experience a hauntingly beautiful drive through ancient history on a 10-mile route inside Chaco Culture National Historical Park in New Mexico. Explore ancient ruins, stunning desert vistas, and the legacy of the Ancestral Puebloans.
Interstate 635: Eastbound in Dallas – Texas
Experience the fast-paced drive along Interstate 635 eastbound through North Dallas. This 3.5-mile route showcases TEXpress lanes, major interchanges, and the energetic pulse of one of Texasβs busiest metro corridors.
Dallas North Tollway: Plano to Dallas – Texas
Cruise 8.5 miles south on the Dallas North Tollway from Plano to I-635 in Dallas. Explore the Tollwayβs transition from suburb to city with exits at Willow Bend, Addison, and the Galleria.
Interstate 35E: Northbound in Dallas – Texas
Take a quick but vivid ride along Interstate 35E northbound through downtown Dallas, Texas. This 1-mile drive from TX-366 to the Dallas North Tollway offers views of the skyline, major interchanges, and the city’s constant motion.
Texas Highway 366: Westbound in Dallas
Drive westbound along Texas Highway 366 (Woodall Rodgers Freeway) through the heart of downtown Dallas, Texas, passing landmarks like Klyde Warren Park and the Dallas Arts District on this short but iconic 1.5-mile stretch from US-75 to I-35E.
Interstate 345: Northbound in Dallas
Drive north on Interstate 345 through downtown Dallas, Texas, and explore the elevated connector linking I-30 with TX-366 and US-75. See how this short stretch impacts urban life and connectivity.