Kentucky Route 4: Lexington

by Open Road Archive | Nov 2, 2022 | Kentucky State Highways, State Highways

Let’s take a cruise around the city of Lexington on Kentucky Route 4, better known to locals as New Circle Road. This eight-mile stretch gives us a taste of both Lexington’s suburban and urban energy as we loop around the western and southern edges of the city. If...

U.S. Highway 60: Versailles to Lexington – Kentucky

by Open Road Archive | Oct 31, 2022 | U.S. Numbered Highway System, U.S. Route 60

If you’re looking for a classic Kentucky drive that blends small-town charm with bluegrass beauty, the six-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 60 from Versailles to Lexington is tough to beat. This short but iconic route serves as both a commuter corridor and a scenic...

Interstate 40: Memphis – Tennessee

by Open Road Archive | Oct 18, 2022 | Interstate 40, Interstate Highways

When it comes to traversing the heart of Memphis, Interstate 40 is more than just a mainline highway—it’s a front-row ticket to the dynamic mix of city energy, urban sprawl, and historic river culture that defines western Tennessee. Our drive covers roughly 20 miles...

Arkansas Highway 187: Beaver to Eureka Springs

by Open Road Archive | Oct 7, 2022 | Arkansas State Highways, State Highways

There are some drives in Arkansas that feel like they belong in a movie, and the short stretch of Arkansas Highway 187 between Beaver and Eureka Springs is definitely one of them. Starting out in the quaint riverside town of Beaver, we hop on AR-187 right at Beaver...

[Revisited] Arkansas Highway 23: Missouri to Eureka Springs

by Open Road Archive | Oct 5, 2022 | Arkansas State Highways, State Highways

If you’re up for a scenic and truly memorable ride, Arkansas Highway 23 is one of those stretches that checks all the boxes—curvy mountain roads, charming small towns, and plenty to see along the way. We’ll take you along for a 12-mile adventure heading south from the...