Take a peaceful drive along the Glacial Hills Scenic Byway on U.S. Route 73 from Easton to Atchison, Kansas. Explore 14 miles of rolling farmland, wide curves, and quiet scenic views in this underrated stretch of northeastern Kansas.
🌾 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
U.S. Route 73: Leavenworth – Kansas
Take a quick but meaningful journey westbound along U.S. Route 73 through Leavenworth, Kansas—passing Fort Leavenworth, the U.S. Penitentiary, and historic neighborhoods just beyond the Missouri River.
Historic Route 66: Elk City – Oklahoma
Cruise through history on a 9-mile drive along Historic Route 66 in Elk City, Oklahoma. Pass the Old Town Museum, classic mid-century roadside scenes, and end near I-40—where the Mother Road merges with modern travel once again.
Historic Route 66: Weatherford – Oklahoma
Cruise 17 miles west along Historic Route 66 from Lucille’s Historic Gas Station in Hydro through Weatherford, Oklahoma, and on toward Clinton. Explore Route 66 landmarks, aviation history, and vintage alignments on this classic Oklahoma drive.
Oklahoma Highway 66: Oklahoma City to El Reno – Route 66
Take a scenic 28-mile drive along Oklahoma Highway 66 from Oklahoma City to El Reno, exploring Route 66 landmarks, Lake Overholser Bridge, and the historic towns of Yukon and El Reno.
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 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.
AR-88 / OK-1: Talimena National Scenic Byway
Drive 53 miles along the Talimena National Scenic Byway from Mena, Arkansas, to U.S. 271 in Oklahoma, experiencing stunning Ouachita Mountain views, Queen Wilhelmina State Park, and endless scenic vistas.
Interstate 40: Sallisaw to Arkansas – Oklahoma
Take a scenic 22-mile drive along Interstate 40 from Sallisaw, Oklahoma to the Arkansas state line. Follow this busy freight corridor through wooded ridges, river valleys, and historical landscapes as you cross into the Natural State.
Interstate 40: Henryetta to Sallisaw – Oklahoma
Take a scenic ride across eastern Oklahoma on Interstate 40 from Henryetta to Sallisaw. This 68-mile drive crosses Lake Eufaula, passes through Checotah and Webbers Falls, and ends near the Arkansas state line in Sallisaw.
Interstate 40: Oklahoma City to Henryetta – Oklahoma
Drive 89 miles east along Interstate 40 from Oklahoma City to Henryetta and explore the shifting landscape of central Oklahoma—from urban interchanges to open prairie and farmland. Discover the quiet beauty of this scenic Great Plains corridor.
Lincoln Blvd: Oklahoma City – Oklahoma
Take a short but meaningful drive down Lincoln Boulevard in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, from Interstate 44 to the Oklahoma State Capitol. This 2.5-mile route highlights civic landmarks, state government offices, and the symbolic center of Oklahoma’s political life.