🚜 Midwest

Explore scenic road trips across the Midwest, including IA, MO, IL, IN, OH, MN, WI, and MI. Discover farmland highways, lakefront routes, and classic Americana.

 

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The Midwest is the crossroads of America—a region where long, open highways meet friendly towns, rolling farmland, and Great Lakes shorelines. Covering Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan, the Midwest offers a rich blend of rural charm, industrial heritage, and natural beauty. Whether you’re navigating the wide cornfields of Iowa or hugging the rocky shores of Lake Superior, the region’s roads are built for exploration.

This is where iconic byways like Historic Route 66 and the Great River Road converge with scenic loops around glacial lakes and wooded hills. In places like southern Missouri and northern Wisconsin, the terrain becomes unexpectedly dramatic—filled with bluffs, rivers, and forested stretches. Meanwhile, cities like Chicago, Minneapolis, St. Louis, and Cleveland serve as vibrant urban hubs offering cultural detours, architectural wonders, and food scenes worth the stop.

From Michigan’s winding coastal routes and ferry-linked peninsulas to Ohio’s Amish country and Indiana’s covered bridge trails, the Midwest is full of surprises. It’s a region best experienced slowly, with the windows down and a cooler in the backseat. These are the roads that define the heartland—and they’re ready for your next great American drive.

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Interstate 29: Southern Terminus – Kansas City Missouri

Interstate 29: Southern Terminus – Kansas City Missouri

Take a short but dynamic drive along the southernmost stretch of Interstate 29 as it reaches its terminus in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. Cross the Missouri River, pass Front Street, and end the journey at the junction with I-70, I-35, and I-670 in the heart of the c…

Interstate 44: Fanning to Rolla – Missouri

Interstate 44: Fanning to Rolla – Missouri

Take a scenic 14-mile drive along Interstate 44 from Fanning to Rolla, Missouri. Follow the modern highway as it parallels Historic Route 66 through wooded Ozark hills, past St. James, and into the heart of Rolla.

U.S. Route 65: Branson to Arkansas – Missouri

U.S. Route 65: Branson to Arkansas – Missouri

ChatGPT said: Take a high-speed plunge from the entertainment capital of the Ozarks into the quiet hills of the Missouri-Arkansas border as we travel U.S. Route 65 from Branson to the Natural State. This 11-mile drive showcases the dramatic transition from bustling…

U.S. Route 65: Springfield to Branson – Missouri

U.S. Route 65: Springfield to Branson – Missouri

Take a scenic 40-mile drive through the Missouri Ozarks as we follow US-65 from Springfield to Branson, passing through Ozark, Saddlebrooke, and Walnut Shade before arriving in the heart of Branson’s entertainment district.

Historic Route 66: Springfield – Missouri

Historic Route 66: Springfield – Missouri

Explore a two-mile stretch of Historic Route 66 through Springfield, Missouri, featuring downtown landmarks, the Birthplace of Route 66 Roadside Park, and the city’s iconic square where the journey began.

Interstate 44: Lebanon to Springfield – Missouri

Interstate 44: Lebanon to Springfield – Missouri

Cruise through the Missouri Ozarks on Interstate 44 from Lebanon to Springfield. This 45-mile stretch passes rolling hills, small towns, and a restful stop at Conway before arriving in Springfield near US-65.

Historic Route 66: Lebanon – Missouri

Historic Route 66: Lebanon – Missouri

Cruise through the heart of Lebanon, Missouri, on a 3-mile stretch of Historic Route 66. From Millcreek Road to Springfield Road, this short segment captures the charm of small-town America along the old Mother Road.