Travel 19 miles along Interstate 44 from the Oklahoma border to Joplin, Missouri. This fast-paced eastbound route highlights key interchanges, scenic transitions, and the vibrant gateway into southwest Missouri.
🌻 Prairie
Explore wide-open spaces and gently rolling plains with our Prairie-tagged routes, showcasing the quiet beauty of America’s heartland.
The 🌻 Prairie tag is used for routes that traverse open grasslands, rolling plains, or wide agricultural expanses typical of the central United States. These drives are defined by big skies, long sightlines, and a horizon that seems to stretch forever. Expect sweeping views, gently undulating terrain, and the occasional burst of wildflowers or sunflowers in season.
While prairie routes may lack dramatic elevation changes or dense vegetation, their subtle beauty and quiet charm make them ideal for reflective drives and unhurried travel. The vast openness often creates dramatic skies, especially during sunrise, sunset, or storm season.
Routes Tagged: 🌻 Prairie
U.S. Route 75: Tulsa to Kansas – Oklahoma
Follow US Route 75 for 61 miles from downtown Tulsa to the Kansas state line near Caney. This scenic northbound route passes through Bartlesville and small towns, blending cityscape, prairie, and history along Oklahoma’s northeastern corridor.
U.S. Route 380: Greenville to McKinney – Texas
Explore northeast Texas on a scenic drive along U.S. Route 380 from Greenville to McKinney. See small towns, Lavon Lake, and rapid suburban growth in this 2018 time capsule journey.
Texas Highway 302: Westbound in Greenville
Take a short but engaging drive along Texas Highway 302 westbound through Greenville, Texas. Explore local intersections, small-town character, and connections to U.S. Highways 69 and 380 in this scenic four-mile journey.
Interstate 40: Oklahoma City to Henryetta – Oklahoma
Drive 89 miles east along Interstate 40 from Oklahoma City to Henryetta and explore the shifting landscape of central Oklahoma—from urban interchanges to open prairie and farmland. Discover the quiet beauty of this scenic Great Plains corridor.
U.S. Route 60: Afton to White Oak – Oklahoma
Cruise 21 peaceful miles through rural Oklahoma on U.S. Route 60 from the Historic Ribbon Road near Afton to Oklahoma Highway 66 in White Oak. Explore the legacy of Route 66, prairie farmland, and small-town Americana in this scenic drive through northeastern Oklahoma.
U.S. Route 380: Plains to Brownfield – Texas
Take a tranquil drive through the cotton fields of West Texas on U.S. Route 380 from Plains to Brownfield. This 44-mile journey crosses the South Plains, showcasing the agricultural backbone of Yoakum and Terry counties, along with small towns and wide-open skies.
U.S. Route 380: New Mexico to Plains – Texas
Travel 15 miles through the vast South Plains of West Texas on U.S. Route 380 from the New Mexico state line to Plains, Texas. This rural highway offers wide skies, farmland, and a glimpse into the hardworking agricultural heart of the Lone Star State.
U.S. Route 285: Clines Corners to Encino – New Mexico
Take a quiet drive through the high plains of New Mexico along U.S. Route 285 from Clines Corners to Encino. This 27-mile stretch offers wide-open vistas, fading relics of roadside Americana, and a peaceful slice of desert solitude.