Drive west along Interstate 40 from Elk City, Oklahoma, to Shamrock, Texas on a classic High Plains stretch shaped by open land, long sightlines, and the lasting influence of historic Route 66.
🌾 Great Plains
Explore the Great Plains with scenic drives across ND, SD, NE, KS, and OK. From prairie backroads to historic trails, enjoy wide skies and quiet highways.
The Great Plains stretch across the heart of America, offering wide-open skies, golden fields, and a quiet sense of freedom that’s best experienced from behind the wheel. From the rolling prairies of North Dakota and South Dakota to the flat, seemingly endless roads of Nebraska, Kansas, and Oklahoma, this region invites you to slow down, breathe deep, and enjoy the journey.
Road trips through the Great Plains are marked by subtle beauty and rich history. You’ll pass through small towns where grain elevators touch the sky, roadside diners still serve pie and coffee, and monuments to pioneer trails and Native cultures dot the landscape. Major routes like U.S. Highway 83 and Interstate 35 serve as backbones through the region, but it’s the two-lane highways and forgotten farm roads where you’ll find the real stories.
Whether you’re chasing storm clouds across Kansas, exploring the Badlands of South Dakota, or following Route 66 through the red-dirt hills of Oklahoma, the Great Plains offer a unique blend of solitude and significance. This is where America’s frontier spirit still lingers—and where every long horizon promises a new discovery.
States in the Great Plains 🌾
Explore 🌾 Great Plains
Oklahoma Route 66: Oklahoma City to El Reno
Drive Oklahoma Route 66 from Oklahoma City to El Reno in this 28-mile journey across one of the state’s most intact Mother Road segments, featuring Yukon, open prairie landscapes, and historic roadside character.
Interstate 40: Shawnee to Oklahoma City ~ Oklahoma
Drive west along Interstate Forty from Shawnee to Oklahoma City in this twenty sixteen snapshot of central Oklahoma’s primary east–west corridor, capturing the route before the Kickapoo Turnpike reshaped regional traffic patterns.
Interstate 35: Edmond to Oklahoma City ~ Oklahoma
Experience an 8-mile drive along Interstate 35 from Edmond to Oklahoma City, tracing a fast-moving suburban-to-urban transition past major interchanges, commercial hubs, and the gateway curve into I-44. A concise look at one of central Oklahoma’s most important commut…
U.S. Route 75: Glenpool to Okmulgee – Oklahoma
Travel 27 miles along U.S. Route 75 from Glenpool to Okmulgee, Oklahoma — a drive that transitions from Tulsa’s suburban edge through farmland and small towns to the historic heart of Okmulgee County.
Interstate 44: Tulsa, Oklahoma to Joplin, Missouri
Travel 110 miles along Interstate 44 from Tulsa, Oklahoma to Joplin, Missouri, following the Will Rogers Turnpike past Claremore, Vinita, and Miami, with landmarks like the Will Rogers Memorial and the famous Vinita service plaza.
Oklahoma Highway 351: Muskogee Turnpike from Tulsa to Webbers Falls
Drive the full length of Oklahoma Highway 351 along the Muskogee Turnpike from Tulsa to Webbers Falls. Explore this tolled expressway’s blend of rural scenery, efficient design, and vital interstate connections.
Interstate 44: Westbound in Oklahoma City – Oklahoma
Follow Interstate 44 west through Oklahoma City as it connects I-35 to OK-66. This key 7-mile corridor links neighborhoods, fairgrounds, and bypasses the downtown core, highlighting the vital infrastructure of Oklahoma’s capital.
U.S. Route 412: Tulsa to the Arkansas State Line – Oklahoma to Siloam Springs
Drive U.S. Route 412 from Tulsa to the Arkansas state line near Siloam Springs. This 83-mile stretch through northeast Oklahoma offers a blend of expressway, prairie, and Ozark foothills — connecting metro Tulsa with the scenic edge of northwest Arkansas.
Oklahoma Highway 64D: Moffett to Dora
Explore Oklahoma Highway 64D from Moffett to Dora—a short but crucial four-mile route connecting U.S. 64 to I-40 through the rural Arkansas River Valley. See how this quiet connector links Oklahoma and Arkansas travel.
Oklahoma Highway 344: Tulsa – Gillcrease Expressway
Take a scenic drive along Oklahoma Highway 344—the Gilcrease Expressway in Tulsa. Discover this short but vital bypass linking U.S. 412/64 with Interstate 44, offering smooth travel, serene landscapes, and strategic connectivity on Tulsa’s northwest side.
Oklahoma Highway 66: Tulsa to Bristow
Take a scenic drive along Oklahoma Highway 66 from Tulsa to Bristow, tracing a 31-mile segment of historic Route 66 through Sapulpa and rural Creek County. Discover old alignments, small-town charm, and classic Americana on this nostalgic journey.