Drive 82 miles across the Navajo Nation on U.S. Route 160 from Tuba City to Kayenta, Arizona. Explore scenic desert landscapes, roadside stops, and historic points of interest along this vital east-west corridor in the American Southwest.
U.S. Numbered Highway System
Explore the U.S. Numbered Highway System—historic routes, major corridors, and scenic roads connecting every region of the country. Learn more about U.S. Highways across America.
The U.S. Numbered Highway System—often referred to as U.S. Routes or U.S. Highways—is a nationwide network of roads established in 1926 to improve long-distance automobile travel across the United States. Unlike the Interstate system, U.S. Highways predate freeways and often serve as main streets, scenic byways, or vital connectors through rural and urban communities alike. Many historic routes, including iconic roads like U.S. Route 66, trace their roots to this enduring network.
These highways use a grid system for numbering: odd-numbered routes run north–south, increasing from east to west, while even-numbered routes run east–west, increasing from north to south. Important cross-country highways typically end in “0” or “1” (like US 20 or US 1), and three-digit offshoots usually indicate spurs or loops branching from mainline routes.
Today, the U.S. Highway system continues to evolve—some segments have been decommissioned, realigned, or upgraded to freeways—but many routes remain essential for regional travel, trucking, and scenic exploration. This category explores the entire U.S. Numbered Highway network, from coast to coast and border to border.
Discover U.S. Routes
U.S. Route 278: Tupelo to Oxford – Mississippi
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.
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.
U.S. Route 411: Sevierville to Newport – Tennessee
Take a scenic drive along U.S. Route 411 from Sevierville to Newport, Tennessee. This 19-mile stretch winds through the Smoky Mountain foothills, passing Fairgarden’s historic schoolhouse, Chestnut Hill’s lakeside charm, and the gateway to the Cherokee National Forest…
U.S. Highway 160: Forsyth to Reeds Spring – Missouri
Take a scenic 19-mile drive along U.S. Highway 160 from Forsyth to Reeds Spring, Missouri. Explore wooded Ozark hills, small-town charm, and major junctions connecting to Branson and Table Rock Lake.
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.
U.S. Route 49: Rich, Mississippi to Helena/W. Helena, Arkansas
Travel 11 miles along U.S. Route 49 from Rich, Mississippi to Helena-West Helena, Arkansas, crossing the scenic Mississippi River and exploring rich Delta landscapes and historic Helena’s cultural roots.
U.S. Route 49: Helena/West-Helena to Lula (Arkansas/Mississippi)
Take a scenic 10-mile drive along U.S. Route 49 from Helena/West-Helena, Arkansas to Lula, Mississippi. Cross the Mississippi River and explore the rich cultural heritage of the Delta region on this short but memorable route.
U.S. Route 129: Tallassee to Deals Gap – TN/NC
Experience the legendary Tail of the Dragon as we drive U.S. Route 129 from Tallassee, TN to Deals Gap, NC—an adrenaline-filled ride featuring 318 curves through the Great Smoky Mountains and ending at the iconic Deals Gap Motorcycle Resort.
U.S. Route 78: Pell City to Riverside
Take a drive along U.S. Route 78 from Pell City to Riverside, Alabama. This 7-mile stretch offers a mix of small-town charm, lakeside views, and easy highway driving near Logan Martin Lake and the Coosa River.
U.S. Route 78: Leeds to Chulavista – Alabama
Explore 15 miles of U.S. Route 78 from Leeds to Chulavista, Alabama, a scenic and suburban route paralleling I-20. This drive highlights local towns, wooded hills, and key highway junctions in central Alabama.
U.S. Route 78: Leeds – Alabama
Take a short but scenic 3-mile drive along U.S. Route 78 through Leeds, Alabama. From historic downtown and the intersection with US-411 to the Barber Motorsports Park access, explore what makes this urban highway segment a hidden gem east of Birmingham.