Take a 15-mile drive along Mississippi Highway 315 from Oxford to Sardis. Explore quiet rural roads, scenic Sardis Dam, and the recreational beauty of northern Mississippi along this peaceful and varied route.
🌞 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
U.S. Route 278: Tupelo to Oxford – Mississippi
Cruise across north-central Mississippi on U.S. Route 278 from Tupelo to Oxford. This 59-mile drive offers a smooth ride through wooded landscapes, small towns like Pontotoc, and ends with a scenic bypass around Oxford, home of Ole Miss.
Interstate 20: Riverside to Birmingham – Alabama
Drive 38 miles west along I-20 from Riverside to downtown Birmingham, Alabama. This route offers a mix of rural scenery, growing suburbs like Leeds and Moody, and a fast track into the heart of Birmingham’s cultural and industrial core.
U.S. Route 278: Oxford to Tupelo – Mississippi
Cruise 59 miles along U.S. Route 278 from Oxford to Tupelo, Mississippi. This four-lane drive offers scenic woodlands, college-town charm, access to Trace State Park, and a finish at the historic Natchez Trace Parkway near Elvis Presley’s hometown.
Mississippi Highway 1: Rolling Fork to Greenville
Take a 36-mile drive along Mississippi Highway 1 from Rolling Fork to Greenville and explore the scenic heart of the Mississippi Delta. From small farming communities to the edges of the Mississippi River, this segment of the Great River Road offers a peaceful glimpse i…
Arkansas Highway 268: Lead Hill to Peel
Cruise 6 scenic miles on Arkansas Highway 268 from Lead Hill to Peel, a peaceful drive through the Ozarks.
Arkansas Highway 287: Greenbrier to Holland
Cruise 12 peaceful miles along Arkansas Highway 287 from Greenbrier to Holland, passing through rolling farmland, quiet communities, and the scenic heart of Faulkner County. A relaxing rural drive in central Arkansas.
Arkansas Highway 25: Wooster to Greenbrier
Cruise 5 miles north along Arkansas Highway 25 from Wooster to Greenbrier. This short but scenic route links rural farmland with the growing city of Greenbrier, ending at U.S. Route 65.
Interstate 30: Texarkana to North Little Rock ~ Arkansas
Travel 143 miles along Interstate 30 from Texarkana to North Little Rock, Arkansas. Explore small towns, college cities, and urban interchanges on this key east-west corridor through the Natural State.
[Revisited] Interstate 30: Fort Worth ~ Texas
Cruise 23 miles through Fort Worth, Texas along Interstate 30—from its western terminus at I-20, through downtown, and out to I-820 on the east side. A vibrant drive through the heart of the Metroplex.
Interstate 820: Fort Worth ~ Texas
Drive 31 miles along Interstate 820 in Fort Worth, Texas, covering the city’s eastern, northern, and western suburbs in this scenic loop. From Lake Worth to major interchanges with I-20, I-30, and I-35W, experience Fort Worth’s beltway in full.
Beach Street: Fort Worth ~ Texas
Drive 4 miles south along Beach Street in Fort Worth, Texas, as we explore this key arterial road connecting IH-820 to SH-121 through the city’s northeast neighborhoods and a brief stretch of Haltom City.