Drive 17 scenic miles along South Dakota’s U.S. Highway 16A (Iron Mountain Road) from Keystone to Custer State Park. Enjoy hairpin curves, historic tunnels, wildlife, and breathtaking Black Hills scenery
🌾 Great Plains
Explore the Great Plains with scenic drives across ND, SD, NE, KS, and OK. From prairie backroads to historic trails, enjoy wide skies and quiet highways.
The Great Plains stretch across the heart of America, offering wide-open skies, golden fields, and a quiet sense of freedom that’s best experienced from behind the wheel. From the rolling prairies of North Dakota and South Dakota to the flat, seemingly endless roads of Nebraska, Kansas, and Oklahoma, this region invites you to slow down, breathe deep, and enjoy the journey.
Road trips through the Great Plains are marked by subtle beauty and rich history. You’ll pass through small towns where grain elevators touch the sky, roadside diners still serve pie and coffee, and monuments to pioneer trails and Native cultures dot the landscape. Major routes like U.S. Highway 83 and Interstate 35 serve as backbones through the region, but it’s the two-lane highways and forgotten farm roads where you’ll find the real stories.
Whether you’re chasing storm clouds across Kansas, exploring the Badlands of South Dakota, or following Route 66 through the red-dirt hills of Oklahoma, the Great Plains offer a unique blend of solitude and significance. This is where America’s frontier spirit still lingers—and where every long horizon promises a new discovery.
States in the Great Plains 🌾
Explore 🌾 Great Plains
South Dakota Highway 244: Hill City to Mount Rushmore Memorial
Cruise 9 scenic miles east along South Dakota Highway 244 from Hill City to the Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Enjoy dense forests, the tranquil Horsethief Lake, and classic Black Hills mountain views on this unforgettable approach to America’s Shrine of Democracy.
U.S. Highway 385: Crazy Horse to Hill City – South Dakota
Cruise 6 scenic miles through South Dakota’s Black Hills on U.S. Highway 385, from the Crazy Horse Memorial to Hill City. Discover granite peaks, pine forests, and a gateway to Mount Rushmore and Custer State Park.
U.S. Highway 385: Custer to Crazy Horse – South Dakota
Cruise 4.5 scenic miles north along U.S. Highway 385 from downtown Custer to the awe-inspiring Crazy Horse Memorial in South Dakota’s Black Hills. This quick drive combines small-town charm, pine forests, and a front-row seat to one of America’s largest mountain car…
Arkansas Highway 43: Maysville to Missouri
Cruise 7 miles along Arkansas Highway 43 and Oklahoma Highway 20 from Maysville to the Missouri state line. This short drive traces the tri-state border through farmland and quiet Ozark backroads, ending at the rural corner where Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri meet.
Kansas Highway K-7: Atchison to Troy
Cruise 13 miles north on Kansas Highway K-7 from Atchison to Troy through farmland, rolling prairie, and the peaceful Glacial Hills Scenic Byway. A scenic slice of northeastern Kansas perfect for slow drives and rural views.
U.S. Route 69: Fort Scott to Franklin – Kansas
Explore a 23-mile drive along U.S. Highway 69 from Fort Scott to Franklin, Kansas. This route through southeast Kansas bypasses Arma and crosses former coal country, blending scenic farmland with rich mining history.
U.S. Route 69: Overland Park to Fort Scott – Kansas
Take a scenic journey down U.S. Route 69 from Overland Park to Fort Scott, Kansas. This 83-mile drive explores historic sites, charming small towns, and rolling farmland across eastern Kansas.
Interstate 35: Kansas City to Overland Park – Kansas
Take a quick drive through the Kansas City metro as we travel 5 miles south along Interstate 35 from the Kansas state line to Overland Park. This short but vital segment connects major interchanges and marks the transition from urban Kansas City to suburban Overland Par…
Historic Route 66: Clinton Oklahoma
Join us on a delightful 5-mile drive along Historic Route 66 through Clinton, Oklahoma. This nostalgic journey takes us from rural landscapes into charming downtown Clinton, past the famous Oklahoma Route 66 Museum, and concludes at Interstate 40. Experience classic Ame…
U.S. Route 75: Tulsa to Kansas – Oklahoma
Follow US Route 75 for 61 miles from downtown Tulsa to the Kansas state line near Caney. This scenic northbound route passes through Bartlesville and small towns, blending cityscape, prairie, and history along Oklahoma’s northeastern corridor.
Historic Route 66: Tulsa – Oklahoma
Cruise 20 miles across Tulsa, Oklahoma along Historic Route 66—from Catoosa’s edge to Oakhurst. Explore this storied road through urban neighborhoods, vintage landmarks, and the Arkansas River crossing on Southwest Boulevard.