🕰️ Historic Alignment

Follow the path of history with the Historic Alignment tag, featuring road segments that trace original U.S. highway alignments no longer used today.

 

The 🕰️ Historic Alignment tag is used for segments of highway that follow a former or original route of a major U.S. highway—often bypassed, decommissioned, or rerouted over time. These alignments may include old pavement, narrow bridges, vintage signage, or remnants of once-thriving roadside towns.

These routes are valuable for their connection to highway history and often appeal to travelers interested in nostalgia, Americana, or the evolution of U.S. road infrastructure. They may no longer carry heavy traffic but still offer a glimpse into the past.

Routes Tagged: 🕰️ Historic Alignment

Historic Route 66: Lebanon – Missouri

Historic Route 66: Lebanon – Missouri

Cruise through the heart of Lebanon, Missouri, on a 3-mile stretch of Historic Route 66. From Millcreek Road to Springfield Road, this short segment captures the charm of small-town America along the old Mother Road.

Interstate 44: Rolla to Doolittle – Missouri

Interstate 44: Rolla to Doolittle – Missouri

Drive 5 scenic miles along Interstate 44 from Rolla to Doolittle, Missouri—following a historic segment of Route 66 through the northern Ozarks. Explore rolling hills, historic connections, and small-town charm on this short but meaningful drive.

Historic Route 66: Rolla – Missouri

Historic Route 66: Rolla – Missouri

Take a ride through the heart of Rolla, Missouri on Historic Route 66. This 6-mile drive showcases classic Americana, quirky attractions like Stonehenge, and a university town that bridges old and new.

Historic Route 66: Stanton to Sullivan – Missouri

Historic Route 66: Stanton to Sullivan – Missouri

Cruise along a quiet five-mile segment of Historic Route 66 from Stanton to Sullivan, Missouri. This scenic byway parallels I-44 and offers a glimpse of classic Americana, from Meramec Caverns to the outskirts of small-town life.

U.S. Route 73: Leavenworth – Kansas

U.S. Route 73: Leavenworth – Kansas

Take a quick but meaningful journey westbound along U.S. Route 73 through Leavenworth, Kansas—passing Fort Leavenworth, the U.S. Penitentiary, and historic neighborhoods just beyond the Missouri River.

Interstate 40: Edgewood to Clines Corners – New Mexico

Interstate 40: Edgewood to Clines Corners – New Mexico

Cruise across the high desert of central New Mexico on Interstate 40 from Edgewood to Clines Corners. This 31-mile stretch includes Moriarty, a historic Route 66 stop, and long desert vistas before arriving at the legendary Clines Corners travel center.

New Mexico Road 333: Albuquerque to Tijeras

New Mexico Road 333: Albuquerque to Tijeras

Travel the historic Route 66 along New Mexico State Road 333 from Albuquerque to Tijeras. Explore the Musical Highway, scenic views of the Sandia Mountains, and remnants of Americana in this short but memorable desert drive.

Route 66 Final Mile: Santa Monica California

Route 66 Final Mile: Santa Monica California

Follow the final mile of Route 66 to its symbolic end on the Santa Monica Pier. This short scenic drive along Colorado Avenue marks the iconic conclusion of America’s most historic highway.