Welcome to The South, where every mile tells a story rich in culture, history, and charm. This region spans a vibrant tapestry of landscapesβfrom 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 cultureβpast 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 destinationβitβs about the journey.
Take a smooth 12-mile ride along the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway in Hot Springs, Arkansas, as we follow U.S. Route 70 eastbound through the heart of this historic townβs modern bypass. Discover its junctions, landmarks, and purpose-built design.
Take a scenic 21-mile journey east on U.S. Highway 270 from Mountain Harbor to Hot Springs, Arkansas, passing through Crystal Springs, Royal, and Lake Hamilton with forested views, rural charm, and lakeside communities.
Take a scenic drive west along U.S. Highway 270 from Hot Springs to Mountain Harbor Resort in Arkansas. This 21-mile route crosses Lake Hamilton and winds through Piney, Royal, and Crystal Springs into the Ouachita Mountains.
Travel west along a forgotten stretch of U.S. Route 70 from Benton to Hot Springs, Arkansas. This archival drive captures the two-lane highway before it was modernized into a four-lane corridorβoffering a nostalgic look at rural Arkansas and the winding route once kno…
Take a scenic drive along U.S. Route 67 from Pocahontas to Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. This 13-mile journey reveals the transition from small-town roads to modern divided highway, with views of farmland, historic towns, and the roots of future I-57.
Take a 27-mile drive through northeast Arkansas along U.S. Route 62 from Corning to Pocahontas. Explore river towns, farmlands, and Delta history on this quiet but rewarding highway journey.
Take a short but vital drive down U.S. Route 67 from the Missouri State Line to Corning, Arkansas. Explore the agricultural landscape, regional infrastructure, and community connections that define this 7-mile stretch in Clay County.
Take a scenic drive along U.S. Route 51 from Wickliffe, Kentucky to the Illinois state line, crossing the historic Ohio River bridge into Cairo. Discover river towns, trusswork, and a glimpse of America’s inland waterways.
Explore a scenic 22-mile drive along U.S. Route 62 and KY-286 from Paducah to Wickliffe, Kentucky. Discover river levees, farmland, and the historic charm of the Mississippi Valleyβs edge.
Drive 2.5 miles along Kentucky Route 998 (Olivet Church Road) in Paducah, Kentucky, connecting U.S. Highways 60 and 62 through a mix of suburban growth and rural charm.
Drive 80 miles along Interstate 69 from Henderson to Eddyville, Kentucky β a modern route built atop Kentuckyβs historic parkways. This scenic journey highlights rural landscapes, ongoing infrastructure upgrades, and the state’s role in the I-69 national corridor.
Drive 10.5 miles on Interstate 264 eastboundβthe Henry Watterson Expresswayβas we skirt the southern edge of Louisville, Kentucky from I-65 to I-71. Explore this fast-paced urban bypass through neighborhoods, commercial hubs, and historic corridors.