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. 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 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.
U.S. Route 231: Pell City to Vincent – Alabama
Take a peaceful 17-mile drive along U.S. Route 231 from Pell City to Vincent, Alabama, following the west bank of the Coosa River through farmland, forests, and quiet rural communities. Discover a hidden gem of central Alabama with scenic views and a relaxing pace.
U.S. Route 78: Riverside to Pell City – Alabama
Cruise west along U.S. Route 78 from Riverside to Pell City, Alabama—an easy 4-mile drive along the Coosa River that blends quiet scenery with small-town access. Perfect for a relaxed detour or local commute.
U.S. Highway 412: Kennett, Missouri to Paragould, Arkansas
Cruise 33 miles west along U.S. Highway 412 from Kennett, Missouri to Paragould, Arkansas. This drive passes through the rural Bootheel, skirts small farming towns, and finishes in the industrial heart of northeast Arkansas.
U.S. Route 270: Crystal Springs to Mt. Ida – Arkansas
Take a scenic 19-mile drive through Arkansas’s Ouachita National Forest along U.S. Route 270 from Crystal Springs to Mt. Ida. Enjoy lake views, wooded curves, and small-town charm on this forested mountain route.
U.S. Route 64: Conway to Russellville – Arkansas
Cruise west from Conway to Russellville along U.S. Route 64, a 46-mile drive through small towns, farmlands, and scenic stretches of Arkansas River Valley. A charming alternative to I-40 packed with local flavor.
U.S. Route 65B: Harkrider Street – Conway – Arkansas
Traveling just two miles may not sound like much, but the stretch of U.S. Route 65 Business (US-65B) along Harkrider Street in Conway, Arkansas packs in more than you might expect. This segment starts at the southern edge of Conway at the interchange with Arkansas…
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 167: Batesville to Bald Knob – Arkansas
Cruise 33 miles south along U.S. Route 167 from Batesville to Bald Knob, Arkansas. This four-lane route offers scenic foothills, small-town charm, and smooth driving through central Arkansas communities like Southside, Pleasant Plains, and Midway.