Welcome to The South, where every mile tells a story rich in culture, history, and charm. This region spans a vibrant tapestry of landscapesβfrom the smoky peaks of Appalachia to the flat, sun-drenched Gulf Coast. Whether you’re cruising through the Bluegrass hills of Kentucky, exploring the bayous of Louisiana, or winding along Florida’s backroads, the South delivers a uniquely American experience filled with hospitality and heart.
Our drives across the Southern United States reveal both well-known highways and forgotten backroads. You’ll find scenic routes like the Natchez Trace Parkway, legendary paths like U.S. Route 11, and countless stretches of local charm dotted with BBQ joints, cotton fields, old rail crossings, and Civil War-era courthouses. This category is your guide to all the hidden gems and major corridors that shape Southern road cultureβpast and present.
From family road trips to solo explorations, The South offers something for every traveler. Expect stunning vistas, historical detours, and a slower pace that invites you to roll down the windows and take it all in. Let the cicadas sing, the gas station coffee flow, and the roadside attractions surprise you. This is Southern road travel, and it’s never just about the destinationβitβs about the journey.
Drive north on U.S. Route 67 from Corning, Arkansas to the Missouri state line. This short Delta corridor transitions from small-town edges to open farmland, offering a calm, uninterrupted look at northeastern Arkansasβs agricultural landscape and regional highway con…
Experience a 27-mile drive along U.S. Route 67 from Pocahontas to Corning, Arkansasβpassing farmland, river woodlands, and small-town landmarks on one of northeast Arkansasβs classic rural corridors.
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A smooth, 14-mile northbound drive along U.S. Route 67 from Walnut Ridge to Pocahontas, Arkansas, showcasing Delta farmland, emerging Ozark foothills, and key regional junctions including U.S. 412 and U.S. 62.
Experience the 69-mile drive along Interstate 40 from Memphis to Jackson, Tennessee. Follow the route from the edge of the Memphis metro through rural farmland, the Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge, and into Jackson on this smooth, scenic stretch of I-40.
Drive 8 miles along Arkansas Highway 229 from Traskwood to Haskell as pine woods give way to neighborhoods and a short US-67 concurrency guides you to I-30. A clear, chronological tour of road character, local context, and key junctions on AR-229.
A calm 11-mile drive on Arkansas Highway 229 from Leola to Poyen through timber country and small farms, ending at US-270. Gentle curves, pine stands, and small-town rhythms in the Ouachita foothills.
Drive Interstate 40 from Nashville to Knoxville and experience 187 miles of rolling hills, Cumberland Plateau vistas, and classic Tennessee scenery. Follow this detailed route narrative for landmarks, terrain changes, and what to expect along the way.
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A calm, first-person drive along Arkansas Highway 46 from Sheridan to Leolaβthrough pine plantations and Saline River bottomlandsβwith a worthwhile side trip to Jenkins Ferry Battleground State Park. Route details, scenery notes, local context, and a map.
A first-person drive on Arkansas Highway 46 from Redfield to Sheridan: 16 miles of Piney Woods, gentle curves, rural homesteads, and a smooth two-lane connector between AR 365/I-530 and US 270βwith local history and small-town context along the way.
A 31-mile Ozark-foothills drive on AR-25 from Heber Springs to Greenbrierβpast hay fields, hardwood ridges, and small-town main streetsβending at US-65 with valley views.
Cruise Arkansas Highway 16 from Greers Ferry to Heber Springsβa 22-mile lake-to-town drive of wooded ridgelines, fleeting Greers Ferry Lake views, and a welcoming finish near the Little Red River. Highlights include Devils Fork Recreation Area, Heber Springsβ trout-…
Drive 22 scenic miles on Arkansas Highway 16 from US-65 in Clinton to Devils Fork Recreation Area at Greers Ferry Lake. Follow a first-person travelogue through Ozark ridges, pine-hardwood forest, and lake-view curvesβwith local tips and an interactive map.