Cruise across north-central Mississippi on U.S. Route 278 from Tupelo to Oxford. This 59-mile drive offers a smooth ride through wooded landscapes, small towns like Pontotoc, and ends with a scenic bypass around Oxford, home of Ole Miss.
🛑 Bypass
Watch how bypass routes divert around towns, cities, or major interchanges—designed to streamline traffic or reroute throughways.
The 🛑 Bypass tag applies to highway segments that intentionally route traffic around towns, city centers, or congested areas. These alignments are designed to streamline through-traffic, reduce urban congestion, and improve travel times—often resulting in newer, wider, and faster-moving roads located on the outskirts of developed areas.
While efficient, bypass routes may skip scenic or historic locations that were part of the original highway alignment. As a result, travelers looking for charm or cultural context might miss out unless they choose to explore the older path through town.
Routes Tagged: 🛑 Bypass
U.S. Route 278: Oxford to Tupelo – Mississippi
Cruise 59 miles along U.S. Route 278 from Oxford to Tupelo, Mississippi. This four-lane drive offers scenic woodlands, college-town charm, access to Trace State Park, and a finish at the historic Natchez Trace Parkway near Elvis Presley’s hometown.
Interstate 820: Fort Worth ~ Texas
Drive 31 miles along Interstate 820 in Fort Worth, Texas, covering the city’s eastern, northern, and western suburbs in this scenic loop. From Lake Worth to major interchanges with I-20, I-30, and I-35W, experience Fort Worth’s beltway in full.
U.S. Route 49: Helena/West-Helena – Arkansas
Travel 5 miles through Helena–West Helena, Arkansas on U.S. Route 49. Explore this vital Delta route connecting history, culture, and community in eastern Arkansas.
Tennessee Route 55: Manchester to McMinnville
Cruise 26 miles along Tennessee Route 55 from Manchester to McMinnville, passing through peaceful farmland, small towns like Morrison and Smartt, and ending in the scenic nursery capital of Tennessee.
U.S. Route 412: Paragould – Arkansas
Follow U.S. Route 412 for 11 miles through Paragould, Arkansas, as it skirts the southern edge of town and connects key junctions with US-49, AR-69, and AR-358 before continuing west toward Walnut Ridge.
U.S. Route 641: Eddyville to Marion – Kentucky
Travel 18 miles north on U.S. Route 641 from Eddyville to Marion, Kentucky. This short but scenic route passes through Fredonia and Crayne before ending in Marion, linking lakeside landscapes to rural towns in western Kentucky.
U.S. Route 65: Pine Bluff to Lake Village – Arkansas
Follow U.S. Route 65 for 78 scenic miles from Pine Bluff to Lake Village, Arkansas. This Delta drive showcases farmland, wetlands, and lakeside views, ending near the shores of Lake Chicot.
Oklahoma Highway 364: Tulsa to Jenks (Creek Turnpike)
Cruise west along Oklahoma Highway 364 (Creek Turnpike) from Tulsa to Jenks, crossing the Arkansas River and connecting key suburbs in this quick but scenic stretch of northeast Oklahoma.
Arkansas Highway 612: Lowell to Elm Springs
Explore Arkansas Highway 612, the Springdale Northern Bypass, from Lowell to Elm Springs. This 4-mile stretch is the first segment of the future U.S. Route 412 freeway, offering a fast, scenic route around Springdale’s north side.
Interstate 49: Springdale to Pineville – Arkansas/Missouri
Drive 40 miles north along Interstate 49 from Springdale, Arkansas to Pineville, Missouri. Explore the evolving highway system, scenic Ozark landscapes, and key urban centers like Bentonville and Rogers along the Bella Vista Bypass.
U.S. Route 79: Fordyce to Eagle Mills – Arkansas
Take a scenic 21-mile drive along U.S. Route 79 from Fordyce to Eagle Mills, Arkansas. This route passes through Thornton and near Bearden, offering glimpses of small-town life, historic alignments, and forest-lined roadways in southern Arkansas.