Experience a short but scenic drive along Arkansas Highway 51 from Rockport to Jones’ Mills in Hot Spring County. Discover wooded hillsides, rural charm, and the history of this quiet Arkansas backroad.
🌞 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.
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Interstate 155: Dyersburg, Tennessee to Hayti, Missouri
Take a drive along Interstate 155 from Dyersburg, Tennessee to Hayti, Missouri, a short but vital 27-mile route linking the Delta to the Bootheel. Featuring wide farmland views and a dramatic Mississippi River crossing at Caruthersville, this connector highlights the ro…
Interstate 30: Garland to Texarkana – Texas
Travel 168 miles along Interstate 30 from Garland to Texarkana, Texas, crossing Lake Ray Hubbard, prairie farmland, piney woods, and military landscapes before arriving in the twin-state city of Texarkana.
U.S. Route 64: Russellville to Clarksville – Arkansas
Explore the Arkansas River Valley on U.S. Route 64 from Russellville to Clarksville. This 28-mile drive crosses Lake Dardanelle, passes small towns, and showcases the foothills of the Ozarks.
Arkansas Highway 5: Mountain View to Drasco
Explore Arkansas Highway 5 from Mountain View to Drasco — a 26-mile drive through Ozark foothills, farmland, and forest. Discover folk culture, quiet valleys, and timeless scenery along this winding Arkansas route.
U.S. Route 70: Sparta to Crossville – Tennessee
Take a scenic drive along U.S. Route 70 from Sparta to Crossville, Tennessee. This 29-mile journey crosses the Cumberland Plateau, passing through wooded ridges, Pleasant Hill, and historic small towns before reaching Crossville.
U.S. Route 64: Pulaski to Fayetteville – Tennessee
Explore U.S. Route 64 from Pulaski to Fayetteville, Tennessee — a 20-mile drive through Giles and Lincoln Counties that blends farmland, rolling hills, and a modern bypass around Fayetteville’s historic core.
U.S. Route 412: Paragould to Walnut Ridge – Arkansas
Travel U.S. Route 412 from Paragould to Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. This 26-mile drive highlights Crowley’s Ridge, Delta farmland, and small-town heritage in northeast Arkansas.
Tennessee Route 89: Trimble to Kenton
Drive 10 miles along Tennessee Route 89 from Trimble to Kenton through the farmland of northwest Tennessee. Explore quiet towns, rural landscapes, and the relaxed pace of life that defines this corner of the Volunteer State.
U.S. Route 49: Brinkley to Helena/W. Helena – Arkansas
Travel U.S. Route 49 from Brinkley to Helena–West Helena, Arkansas, across the Delta’s farmland and small towns to the Mississippi River. Explore historic sites, scenic byways, and the cultural heart of the Arkansas Delta.
Interstate 22: Tupelo, Mississippi to Birmingham, Alabama
Follow Interstate 22 for 128 miles from Tupelo, Mississippi, to Birmingham, Alabama — a modern corridor across rolling hills, Appalachian foothills, and historic U.S. 78 communities.
Arkansas Highway 9: Crows to Morrilton
Follow Arkansas Highway 9 for 46 miles from Crows to Morrilton, passing through Paron, Perryville, and the Arkansas River Valley with access to Petit Jean State Park along the way.