The Southwest is a land of bold colors, vast horizons, and ancient stories etched into stone. From Arizona’s cactus-lined highways to the red rock canyons of Utah, this region is tailor-made for epic road trips. With every mile, the scenery shifts—from high desert plateaus to deep gorges, salt flats to forested mountains—making it one of the most visually dynamic regions in the United States.
In Arizona and New Mexico, historic routes like U.S. 66 and U.S. 60 weave through sun-baked towns and dramatic landscapes filled with Native American and Old West history. You'll pass through places where the past feels just a step away—abandoned trading posts, mission churches, and ancient cliff dwellings. Meanwhile, cities like Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Phoenix provide vibrant detours full of culture, art, and food.
Utah and Nevada offer some of the most otherworldly drives in America. Cruise through Bryce Canyon, Monument Valley, or the Bonneville Salt Flats, and you’ll understand why so many filmmakers choose this region to stand in for distant planets. Whether you're following scenic byways or remote backroads, the Southwest is all about scale, solitude, and the kind of beauty that humbles you behind the wheel.
Cruise 23 miles west on Interstate 40 through Albuquerque, New Mexico—from the forested Sandia foothills through downtown and across the Rio Grande to the edge of the West Mesa. A high-desert drive blending mountain scenery, historic routes, and city culture.
Take a 44-mile journey along Interstate 40 from Clines Corners to Tijeras, New Mexico. This scenic route transitions from wide-open high plains through Edgewood and Sedillo before entering the forested edge of the Sandia Mountains near Albuquerque.
Cruise 4 nostalgic miles along Historic Route 66 through Santa Rosa, New Mexico—past the Blue Hole, vintage motels, and classic roadside Americana. A short but unforgettable slice of the Mother Road.
Cruise through Tucumcari, New Mexico along Historic Route 66 in this six-mile drive filled with retro neon, roadside nostalgia, and Route 66 landmarks. From the Welcome Center to the iconic statue, follow the heart of the Mother Road.
Cruise through the southern Nevada desert on Interstate 15 from mile 54 to mile 72, passing the gateway to Area 51 and the wide-open vistas of the Mojave Desert northeast of Las Vegas. A relaxing 18-mile drive through the rugged beauty of the Silver State.
Drive through the striking New Mexico high desert on U.S. Route 550 from Counselor to Cuba. Explore 33 miles of badlands, mesas, Navajo Nation views, and historic small towns.
Experience a hauntingly beautiful drive through ancient history on a 10-mile route inside Chaco Culture National Historical Park in New Mexico. Explore ancient ruins, stunning desert vistas, and the legacy of the Ancestral Puebloans.
Take a scenic ride through the high desert of north-central New Mexico as we follow U.S. Route 550 from the quiet village of San Ysidro to the growing town of Bernalillo. This 23-mile stretch showcases the stark beauty of the Southwest, weaving together rugged mesas,...
Take a drive across West Texas on U.S. Route 84 from Snyder to Sweetwater. This 29-mile stretch offers views of cotton fields, oil rigs, and towering wind turbines—capturing the heart of the Lone Star State’s evolving landscape.
Take a classic Texas plains drive on U.S. Route 84 from Post to Snyder. This 46-mile eastbound journey offers big sky views, cotton country landscapes, and a fast-paced route through West Texas history and industry.
Take a peaceful 26-mile drive along U.S. Route 380 from Tahoka to Post, Texas. Travel through cotton country and the high plains into the canyon edge of the Caprock region. Discover the quiet beauty of rural West Texas and the historic town of Post.
Explore the vast farmlands of the Texas South Plains as we drive 28 miles along U.S. Route 380 from Brownfield to Tahoka. This quiet, open-road journey offers a glimpse into the cotton fields, rural communities, and hard-working heart of West Texas.