Take a stunning 23-mile drive along U.S. Route 163 from Kayenta, Arizona to the Utah border. Pass through iconic Monument Valley scenery, Navajo Nation lands, and breathtaking desert vistas that feel straight out of a movie.
U.S. Numbered Highway System
Explore the U.S. Numbered Highway System—historic routes, major corridors, and scenic roads connecting every region of the country. Learn more about U.S. Highways across America.
The U.S. Numbered Highway System—often referred to as U.S. Routes or U.S. Highways—is a nationwide network of roads established in 1926 to improve long-distance automobile travel across the United States. Unlike the Interstate system, U.S. Highways predate freeways and often serve as main streets, scenic byways, or vital connectors through rural and urban communities alike. Many historic routes, including iconic roads like U.S. Route 66, trace their roots to this enduring network.
These highways use a grid system for numbering: odd-numbered routes run north–south, increasing from east to west, while even-numbered routes run east–west, increasing from north to south. Important cross-country highways typically end in “0” or “1” (like US 20 or US 1), and three-digit offshoots usually indicate spurs or loops branching from mainline routes.
Today, the U.S. Highway system continues to evolve—some segments have been decommissioned, realigned, or upgraded to freeways—but many routes remain essential for regional travel, trucking, and scenic exploration. This category explores the entire U.S. Numbered Highway network, from coast to coast and border to border.
Discover U.S. Routes
U.S. Route 89: Flagstaff to Tuba City – Arizona
Travel 67 miles north on U.S. Route 89 from Flagstaff to Tuba City, Arizona, passing through volcanic landscapes, the Little Colorado River, and the stark desert beauty of the Navajo Nation. This remote stretch offers natural wonders and vital history on a scenic drive …
U.S. Route 93: Nevada to Kingman – Arizona
Explore the high desert of northwestern Arizona on U.S. Route 93 from the Nevada state line to Kingman. This 70-mile journey takes you past the Hoover Dam, Dolan Springs, Santa Claus, and through the Detrital Valley with sweeping views and a rugged desert atmosphere.
U.S. Route 177: Interstate 40 to Warwick – Oklahoma
Take a peaceful drive through central Oklahoma along U.S. Route 177, from Interstate 40 near Shawnee to Historic Route 66 in Warwick. Explore farmland, small towns, and classic Americana on this scenic 21-mile ride.
U.S. Route 79: McKenzie to Paris – Tennessee
Take a scenic drive through northwest Tennessee along U.S. Route 79 from McKenzie to Paris. This 14.5-mile journey passes through the town of Henry—famous for its speed trap—and ends in the heart of historic Paris.
U.S. Route 70: Jackson to Huntingdon – Tennessee
Take a peaceful drive through rural West Tennessee along U.S. Route 70 from Jackson to Huntingdon. This 29-mile stretch of Tennessee’s oldest highway showcases farmland, small-town life, and timeless Southern charm.
U.S. Route 35: Dayton – Ohio
Drive 5 miles east on U.S. Route 35 through Dayton, Ohio, from SR-49 in Drexel to I-75 downtown. This short urban stretch transitions from surface street to expressway, offering a snapshot of Dayton’s infrastructure and history.
U.S. Route 160: US-491 to Cortez – Colorado
Travel the Trail of the Ancients in Colorado along U.S. Route 160 from US-491 to Cortez. This 30-mile scenic drive near Mesa Verde blends high desert views, Native history, and access to Colorado’s cultural southwest.
U.S. Route 41: Henderson – Kentucky
Drive U.S. Route 41 southbound in Henderson, Kentucky, from the Ohio River at the Indiana state line to Interstate 69. Explore river views, historic highway alignments, and the modern I-69 interchange on this short but scenic route.
U.S. Route 550: Counselor to Cuba – New Mexico
Drive through the striking New Mexico high desert on U.S. Route 550 from Counselor to Cuba. Explore 33 miles of badlands, mesas, Navajo Nation views, and historic small towns.
U.S. Route 412 Alternate: Locust Grove to Kansas — Oklahoma
Take a scenic drive along U.S. Route 412 Alternate from Locust Grove to Kansas, Oklahoma. Explore 34 miles of rolling hills, farmland, and Cherokee Nation history along this peaceful alternative to the Cherokee Turnpike.
U.S. Route 380: Greenville to McKinney – Texas
Explore northeast Texas on a scenic drive along U.S. Route 380 from Greenville to McKinney. See small towns, Lavon Lake, and rapid suburban growth in this 2018 time capsule journey.