🌞 The South

Hit the road through the American South with scenic drives across Kentucky, Louisiana, Florida, and more. Discover historic byways, bayous, and Southern backroads.

 

Welcome to The South, where every mile tells a story rich in culture, history, and charm. This region spans a vibrant tapestry of landscapes—from the smoky peaks of Appalachia to the flat, sun-drenched Gulf Coast. Whether you’re cruising through the Bluegrass hills of Kentucky, exploring the bayous of Louisiana, or winding along Florida’s backroads, the South delivers a uniquely American experience filled with hospitality and heart.

Our drives across the Southern United States reveal both well-known highways and forgotten backroads. You’ll find scenic routes like the Natchez Trace Parkway, legendary paths like U.S. Route 11, and countless stretches of local charm dotted with BBQ joints, cotton fields, old rail crossings, and Civil War-era courthouses. This category is your guide to all the hidden gems and major corridors that shape Southern road culture—past and present.

From family road trips to solo explorations, The South offers something for every traveler. Expect stunning vistas, historical detours, and a slower pace that invites you to roll down the windows and take it all in. Let the cicadas sing, the gas station coffee flow, and the roadside attractions surprise you. This is Southern road travel, and it’s never just about the destination—it’s about the journey.

States in The South 🌞

Explore 🌞 The South

Interstate 30: Little Rock to Texarkana – Arkansas

Interstate 30: Little Rock to Texarkana – Arkansas

Take a scenic 129-mile journey down Interstate 30 from Little Rock to Texarkana, Arkansas, exploring a “lost highway” segment before major upgrades. Discover small towns, pine forests, and historical landmarks on this classic corridor to Texas.

Interstate 40: Little Rock to Fort Smith – Arkansas

Interstate 40: Little Rock to Fort Smith – Arkansas

Take a scenic 153-mile drive along Interstate 40 from Little Rock to Fort Smith, Arkansas. Explore river crossings, mountain views, and vibrant towns like Conway, Russellville, and Ozark on this diverse stretch of highway.

Interstate 40: Knoxville to Lebanon – Tennessee

Interstate 40: Knoxville to Lebanon – Tennessee

Travel across Tennessee on Interstate 40 from Kodak to Lebanon, passing the Great Smoky foothills, Knoxville, the Cumberland Plateau, and Middle Tennessee’s farmlands. Experience a classic 155-mile cross-state drive.

Interstate 69: Princeton to Nortonville – Kentucky

Interstate 69: Princeton to Nortonville – Kentucky

Cruise through western Kentucky on Interstate 69 from Princeton to Nortonville, a 29-mile stretch of highway blending scenic countryside with upgraded parkway infrastructure. Explore key junctions, quiet beauty, and a modern take on rural connectivity.

Interstate 169: Hopkinsville to Nortonville – Kentucky

Interstate 169: Hopkinsville to Nortonville – Kentucky

Drive all 34.2 miles of Kentucky’s Interstate 169 from Hopkinsville to Nortonville, capturing the transition from the historic Pennyrile Parkway to a modern Interstate route. Experience farmland, forests, and legacy signage in this unique pre-Interstate snapshot.

Alabama Highway 25: Vincent to Leeds

Alabama Highway 25: Vincent to Leeds

Discover Alabama Highway 25 from Vincent to Leeds — a winding foothill drive through Shelby County’s forests, farms, and tight curves, ending in the suburban gateway of Leeds. A perfect backroad escape with mountain charm just outside Birmingham.

Drive 33 miles along U.S. Highway 64 from Beebe to Conway, Arkansas, through scenic farmland, small towns like El Paso and Vilonia, and into the growing urban hub of Conway. Experience this diverse slice of central Arkansas in our latest road video.

[Revisited] U.S. Route 64: Beebe to Conway – Arkansas

Drive 33 miles along U.S. Highway 64 from Beebe to Conway, Arkansas, through scenic farmland, small towns like El Paso and Vilonia, and into the growing urban hub of Conway. Experience this diverse slice of central Arkansas in our latest road video.

U.S. Route 64: Conway to Beebe – Arkansas

U.S. Route 64: Conway to Beebe – Arkansas

Travel 37 miles along U.S. Route 64 from Conway to Beebe, Arkansas. This drive highlights downtown Conway, a bypass around Vilonia, and scenic rural farmland in White County before ending at I-57 in Beebe.

Interstate 55: Jackson to Memphis – Mississippi

Interstate 55: Jackson to Memphis – Mississippi

Take a 204-mile drive up Interstate 55 from Jackson to Memphis through Mississippi’s heartland. From the capital city to the edge of Tennessee, this route blends Southern charm, forested stretches, and suburban sprawl into one smooth highway journey.

Drive 14 scenic miles along Arkansas Highway 74 from Ponca to Jasper through the Ozark Mountains, passing elk country, mountain switchbacks, and the Buffalo River on one of Arkansas’s most beautiful backroads.

Arkansas Highway 74 – Ponca to Jasper

Drive 14 scenic miles along Arkansas Highway 74 from Ponca to Jasper through the Ozark Mountains, passing elk country, mountain switchbacks, and the Buffalo River on one of Arkansas’s most beautiful backroads.