Cruise through downtown Monticello, Arkansas, as we travel 3 miles west on U.S. Highway 278. From McCloy Street to Gaines Avenue and back to US-425, this short route offers a look at the city’s historic core and highway connections.
U.S. Numbered Highway System
Explore the U.S. Numbered Highway System—historic routes, major corridors, and scenic roads connecting every region of the country. Learn more about U.S. Highways across America.
The U.S. Numbered Highway System—often referred to as U.S. Routes or U.S. Highways—is a nationwide network of roads established in 1926 to improve long-distance automobile travel across the United States. Unlike the Interstate system, U.S. Highways predate freeways and often serve as main streets, scenic byways, or vital connectors through rural and urban communities alike. Many historic routes, including iconic roads like U.S. Route 66, trace their roots to this enduring network.
These highways use a grid system for numbering: odd-numbered routes run north–south, increasing from east to west, while even-numbered routes run east–west, increasing from north to south. Important cross-country highways typically end in “0” or “1” (like US 20 or US 1), and three-digit offshoots usually indicate spurs or loops branching from mainline routes.
Today, the U.S. Highway system continues to evolve—some segments have been decommissioned, realigned, or upgraded to freeways—but many routes remain essential for regional travel, trucking, and scenic exploration. This category explores the entire U.S. Numbered Highway network, from coast to coast and border to border.
Discover U.S. Routes
U.S. Highway 278: Eastbound in Monticello – Arkansas
Take a short drive eastbound through Monticello, Arkansas, on U.S. Highway 278. Explore the town’s downtown charm, historic layout, and local businesses in just three scenic miles.
U.S. Highway 425: Pine Bluff to Star City – Arkansas
Cruise 27 miles south along U.S. Highway 425 from Pine Bluff to Star City through the heart of southeast Arkansas farmland. Discover rural communities, local history, and a scenic stretch of highway connecting key small towns in the region.
U.S. Highway 79: Altheimer to Pine Bluff – Arkansas
Drive 11 miles south along US-79 from Altheimer to Pine Bluff, Arkansas, crossing the Arkansas River and skirting farmland and industry before entering one of the Delta’s key cities.
U.S. Highway 165: North Little Rock to England – Arkansas
Travel 22 miles south along U.S. Highway 165 from North Little Rock to England, Arkansas. Explore fertile Delta farmland, historic small towns, and roadside attractions like Toltec Mounds and the Plantation Agriculture Museum.
U.S. Highway 64: Marion to Earle – Arkansas
Travel 17 miles west along U.S. Highway 64 from Marion to Earle, Arkansas, through the fertile Delta farmland of Crittenden County. Pass through Crawfordsville and explore small-town Arkansas along this historic stretch of highway.
US Highway 412: Chestnut Grove to Jackson – Tennessee
Drive 58 miles across scenic western Tennessee on U.S. Highway 412 from Chestnut Grove to Jackson. Explore historic towns like Linden and Parsons, cross the Tennessee River, and cruise a four-lane highway through forest and farmland to the regional city of Jackson.
U.S. Highway 65: Arkansas to Tallulah – Louisiana
Cruise 46 miles down U.S. Highway 65 from the Arkansas state line to Tallulah, Louisiana, through quiet farmland and delta towns like Lake Providence and Transylvania. Be cautious: speed enforcement is strict along this rural stretch of highway.
U.S. Highway 65: Lake Village to Louisiana – Arkansas
Cruise 25 miles south on U.S. Highway 65 from Lake Village to the Louisiana border, passing Lake Chicot, Eudora, and miles of rich Delta farmland on this scenic drive through southeastern Arkansas.
U.S. Highway 65: Pine Bluff to Lake Village – Arkansas (Older Sped-Up Version)
Take a high-speed ride down U.S. Highway 65 from Pine Bluff to Lake Village in this earlier, sped-up filming of the classic Delta route. At just 28% of the length of our full-length version, this legacy drive delivers a quick and scenic overview of southeast Arkansas farmland and small towns.
U.S. Highway 70: Eastbound in Little Rock – Arkansas
Explore downtown Little Rock from the driver’s seat as we travel eastbound on U.S. Highway 70 along Broadway Avenue. This 2-mile drive takes you past major landmarks like I-630, the Robinson Center, and ends just shy of the Arkansas River crossing into North Little Rock.
US Highway 425: Ferriday to Mississippi – Louisiana
Drive 12 miles along US Highway 425 from Ferriday, Louisiana, across the Mississippi River into historic Natchez, Mississippi. Explore scenic delta towns, riverfront views, and a key junction with US-84 on this short but memorable route.