Interstate Highways

Explore the U.S. Interstate Highway System through real-world drive videos, covering major routes like I-40, I-70, and I-95. Watch scenic, urban, and rural interstate journeys across America on RealRoads.tv

The United States Interstate Highway System is the backbone of the nation’s road transportation network, connecting cities, states, and regions across more than 46,000 miles of road. Built for speed, efficiency, and mobility, the Interstate system revolutionized travel and commerce following its inception in 1956 under the Federal Aid Highway Act. These highways are designed for long-distance travel, offering controlled-access roads with high-speed limits and minimal interruptions—ideal for both roadtrippers and freight haulers alike.

At RealRoads.tv, our focus is on capturing the real-world driving experience along these major routes. From scenic segments through the Appalachians to urban sprawl near major cities, we document what it’s like to drive the length of interstates like I-10, I-70, or I-95. Whether it’s a full-length drive or a short but significant connector, our videos showcase the personality of each highway as it winds through America’s landscapes.

Our collection spans dozens of Interstate corridors with footage across a majority of the 48 contiguous states. You’ll find both mainline interstates (one- and two-digit numbers) and auxiliary routes (three-digit spur and loop routes), each categorized and tagged by location, route, and terrain. These are not textbook tours—they’re windshield-level views into the actual experience of America’s highways.

Drive the Interstates

Interstate 244: Tulsa – Oklahoma

Interstate 244: Tulsa – Oklahoma

Travel west through Tulsa along Interstate 244, crossing the Arkansas River and connecting downtown to southwest Tulsa before merging onto Interstate 44. A short but crucial stretch of highway in Oklahoma’s second-largest city.

Interstate 244: Tulsa – Oklahoma

Interstate 244: Tulsa – Oklahoma

Take a drive along Interstate 244 westbound through Tulsa, Oklahoma. This 11-mile journey traces the Crosstown Expressway through the city’s northeast quadrant, skirts downtown, and ends at US-64—highlighting major interchanges and sweeping city views.

U.S. Route 75: Downtown Tulsa – Oklahoma

U.S. Route 75: Downtown Tulsa – Oklahoma

Follow a short but essential 2-mile drive along U.S. Route 75 through downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma—an unsigned stretch of Interstate 444 recently resurfaced and upgraded in 2022. Explore this key corridor on Tulsa’s Inner Dispersal Loop and discover how subtle improveme…

Interstate 244: Tulsa – Oklahoma

Interstate 244: Tulsa – Oklahoma

Cruise around downtown Tulsa on eastbound Interstate 244 in Oklahoma. This short but essential urban route passes major interchanges, including US-412 and US-75, and showcases the city’s complex freeway loop.

Interstate 540: Fort Smith to Van Buren – Arkansas

Interstate 540: Fort Smith to Van Buren – Arkansas

Take a 15-mile drive along Interstate 540 from Fort Smith to Van Buren, Arkansas. Cross the Arkansas River, explore key interchanges, and discover how this short route connects history, nature, and infrastructure in the Arkansas River Valley.

Interstate 540: Van Buren to Fort Smith – Arkansas

Interstate 540: Van Buren to Fort Smith – Arkansas

Take a smooth and scenic 15-mile ride along Interstate 540 from Van Buren to Fort Smith, Arkansas. This modern bypass skirts the Arkansas River and links two historic cities while offering a quick, convenient route toward Oklahoma.

Interstate 229: St. Joseph – Missouri

Interstate 229: St. Joseph – Missouri

Take a drive along Interstate 229 through St. Joseph, Missouri—a rare double-deck freeway tracing the Missouri River. Explore this 7-mile route before its upcoming decommissioning changes the landscape forever.

Interstate 29: Kansas City – Missouri

Interstate 29: Kansas City – Missouri

Follow Interstate 29 north through Kansas City, Missouri, from MO-210 to MO-152. Explore key interchanges, urban transitions, and the shifting landscape as the city gives way to the suburbs in this 10-mile highway journey.

Interstate 27: Canyon to Amarillo – Texas

Interstate 27: Canyon to Amarillo – Texas

Travel 13 miles through the Texas Panhandle on Interstate 27 from Canyon to Amarillo. Explore how this northbound route connects farmland, suburbs, and the heart of Amarillo just south of I-40.

Interstate 40: Edgewood to Clines Corners – New Mexico

Interstate 40: Edgewood to Clines Corners – New Mexico

Cruise across the high desert of central New Mexico on Interstate 40 from Edgewood to Clines Corners. This 31-mile stretch includes Moriarty, a historic Route 66 stop, and long desert vistas before arriving at the legendary Clines Corners travel center.

Interstate 40: Albuquerque – New Mexico

Interstate 40: Albuquerque – New Mexico

Cruise 12 miles east across Albuquerque on Interstate 40, from Rio Grande Blvd to Tramway Blvd. Experience the Big I interchange, cityscapes, Route 66 history, and views of the Sandia Mountains.

Interstate 25: Bernalillo to Albuquerque – New Mexico

Interstate 25: Bernalillo to Albuquerque – New Mexico

Cruise 16 miles south along Interstate 25 from Bernalillo to Albuquerque, New Mexico. Explore a high-desert route through Sandia Pueblo and into the heart of Albuquerque via the iconic “Big I” interchange with I-40.