🛑 Bypass

Watch how bypass routes divert around towns, cities, or major interchanges—designed to streamline traffic or reroute throughways.

 

The 🛑 Bypass tag applies to highway segments that intentionally route traffic around towns, city centers, or congested areas. These alignments are designed to streamline through-traffic, reduce urban congestion, and improve travel times—often resulting in newer, wider, and faster-moving roads located on the outskirts of developed areas.

While efficient, bypass routes may skip scenic or historic locations that were part of the original highway alignment. As a result, travelers looking for charm or cultural context might miss out unless they choose to explore the older path through town.

Routes Tagged: 🛑 Bypass

Tennessee Highway 385 – Arlington – Millington

Tennessee Highway 385 – Arlington – Millington

Drive Tennessee State Route 385 west from Arlington to Millington in this 17-mile scenic corridor connecting I-40 and US-51. Explore rolling hills, rural interchanges, and the gateway to Naval Support Activity Mid-South.

Interstate 530: Pine Bluff to Little Rock – Arkansas

Interstate 530: Pine Bluff to Little Rock – Arkansas

Travel 42 miles north on Interstate 530 from Pine Bluff to Little Rock, Arkansas. This scenic and essential stretch of I-530/U.S. 65 links the piney woods of Jefferson County to the heart of the state capital, passing through White Hall, Redfield, and the Granite Mounta…

Tennessee Route 22: Huntingdon to McKenzie

Tennessee Route 22: Huntingdon to McKenzie

Explore a swift and scenic drive along Tennessee State Route 22 from Huntingdon to McKenzie. This 11-mile journey connects two Carroll County towns with a four-lane bypass and rural charm, ending at the US-79 junction toward Paris.

Interstate 240: Eastbound in Memphis – Tennessee

Interstate 240: Eastbound in Memphis – Tennessee

Take a drive around the south and east sides of Memphis via Interstate 240 eastbound. This 12-mile loop links I-55 and I-40 while passing the airport, Shelby Farms, and several key Memphis corridors.

U.S. Route 35: Dayton – Ohio

U.S. Route 35: Dayton – Ohio

Drive 5 miles east on U.S. Route 35 through Dayton, Ohio, from SR-49 in Drexel to I-75 downtown. This short urban stretch transitions from surface street to expressway, offering a snapshot of Dayton’s infrastructure and history.

Ohio Route 49: Clayton to Dayton

Ohio Route 49: Clayton to Dayton

Drive America’s Highways for 8.5 miles south along Ohio Route 49 from Clayton to Dayton. Explore suburban hubs, historic road alignments, and urban gateways on this essential connector through Montgomery County.

Interstate 40: Westbound in Memphis – Tennessee

Interstate 40: Westbound in Memphis – Tennessee

Drive 15 miles westbound through Memphis, Tennessee along Interstate 40, exploring key interchanges, North Memphis neighborhoods, and riverfront views before crossing the Mississippi on the Hernando DeSoto Bridge.

Interstate 275: Cincinnati Bypass – West Loop

Interstate 275: Cincinnati Bypass – West Loop

Take a scenic ride around the Cincinnati Bypass on Interstate 275’s west loop, traveling 43 miles through Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. Explore river crossings, suburban hubs, and quiet countryside along this cross-state highway route.

Interstate 495: Merrifield to Bethesda

Interstate 495: Merrifield to Bethesda

Drive 10 miles along Interstate 495 from Merrifield, VA, to Bethesda, MD, crossing Tysons, the Dulles Access Road, and the scenic Potomac River. Explore the vibrant western Capital Beltway.