Experience a relaxed 10-mile drive along U.S. Route 60 from Morganfield to Sturgis, Kentucky, passing through rolling farmland, rural landscapes, and small-town history in the heart of Union County.
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. Route 75: Glenpool to Okmulgee – Oklahoma
Travel 27 miles along U.S. Route 75 from Glenpool to Okmulgee, Oklahoma — a drive that transitions from Tulsa’s suburban edge through farmland and small towns to the historic heart of Okmulgee County.
U.S. Route 64: Russellville to Clarksville – Arkansas
Explore the Arkansas River Valley on U.S. Route 64 from Russellville to Clarksville. This 28-mile drive crosses Lake Dardanelle, passes small towns, and showcases the foothills of the Ozarks.
U.S. Route 70: Sparta to Crossville – Tennessee
Take a scenic drive along U.S. Route 70 from Sparta to Crossville, Tennessee. This 29-mile journey crosses the Cumberland Plateau, passing through wooded ridges, Pleasant Hill, and historic small towns before reaching Crossville.
U.S. Route 64: Pulaski to Fayetteville – Tennessee
Explore U.S. Route 64 from Pulaski to Fayetteville, Tennessee — a 20-mile drive through Giles and Lincoln Counties that blends farmland, rolling hills, and a modern bypass around Fayetteville’s historic core.
U.S. Route 412: Paragould to Walnut Ridge – Arkansas
Travel U.S. Route 412 from Paragould to Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. This 26-mile drive highlights Crowley’s Ridge, Delta farmland, and small-town heritage in northeast Arkansas.
U.S. Route 49: Brinkley to Helena/W. Helena – Arkansas
Travel U.S. Route 49 from Brinkley to Helena–West Helena, Arkansas, across the Delta’s farmland and small towns to the Mississippi River. Explore historic sites, scenic byways, and the cultural heart of the Arkansas Delta.
U.S. Route 49: Helena-West-Helena to Brinkley – Arkansas
Travel 48 miles across the Arkansas Delta on U.S. Route 49 from Helena–West Helena to Brinkley. Explore farmland, small towns like Marvell, and end at the I-40 crossroads in Brinkley.
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.
U.S. Route 70: Brownsville to Lakeland – Tennessee
Follow U.S. Route 70 for 36 miles from Brownsville to Lakeland, Tennessee, along the state’s first numbered highway. Pass farms, small towns, and historic roadside landmarks on this slower-paced alternative to I-40.
U.S. Route 412: Siloam Springs to Springdale – Arkansas
Travel east through the heart of Northwest Arkansas along U.S. Route 412 from Siloam Springs to Springdale. This 19-mile drive captures the region’s growth, connecting historic small towns and new developments to the I-49 corridor and greater metro area.
U.S. Route 412: Tulsa to the Arkansas State Line – Oklahoma to Siloam Springs
Drive U.S. Route 412 from Tulsa to the Arkansas state line near Siloam Springs. This 83-mile stretch through northeast Oklahoma offers a blend of expressway, prairie, and Ozark foothills — connecting metro Tulsa with the scenic edge of northwest Arkansas.