U.S. Numbered Highway System

Explore the U.S. Numbered Highway System—historic routes, major corridors, and scenic roads connecting every region of the country. Learn more about U.S. Highways across America.
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The U.S. Numbered Highway System—often referred to as U.S. Routes or U.S. Highways—is a nationwide network of roads established in 1926 to improve long-distance automobile travel across the United States. Unlike the Interstate system, U.S. Highways predate freeways and often serve as main streets, scenic byways, or vital connectors through rural and urban communities alike. Many historic routes, including iconic roads like U.S. Route 66, trace their roots to this enduring network.

These highways use a grid system for numbering: odd-numbered routes run north–south, increasing from east to west, while even-numbered routes run east–west, increasing from north to south. Important cross-country highways typically end in “0” or “1” (like US 20 or US 1), and three-digit offshoots usually indicate spurs or loops branching from mainline routes.

Today, the U.S. Highway system continues to evolve—some segments have been decommissioned, realigned, or upgraded to freeways—but many routes remain essential for regional travel, trucking, and scenic exploration. This category explores the entire U.S. Numbered Highway network, from coast to coast and border to border.

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U.S. Route 167: Sheridan to Fordyce – Arkansas

U.S. Route 167: Sheridan to Fordyce – Arkansas

Cruise 38 miles south along U.S. Route 167 from Sheridan to Fordyce, Arkansas, passing through forested landscapes, river crossings, and rural towns with connections to state history and music legends.

U.S. Highway 60: Henderson to Morganfield – Kentucky

U.S. Highway 60: Henderson to Morganfield – Kentucky

Travel 21 miles west along U.S. Highway 60 from Henderson to Morganfield, Kentucky, passing through Corydon, Waverly, and the Morganfield bypass. Explore small-town life and the rural charm of western Kentucky in this scenic drive.

U.S. Route 72: Tuscumbia, Alabama to Corinth, Mississippi

U.S. Route 72: Tuscumbia, Alabama to Corinth, Mississippi

Travel 54 miles west on U.S. Route 72 from Tuscumbia, Alabama, to Corinth, Mississippi. This scenic route winds through rural countryside, past the Natchez Trace Parkway, and into a town rich with Civil War history. Ideal for relaxed drives and road trip enthusiasts ali…

U.S. Route 412: Columbia to Gordonsburg – Tennessee

U.S. Route 412: Columbia to Gordonsburg – Tennessee

Cruise 20 miles west along U.S. Route 412 from Columbia to Gordonsburg, Tennessee, passing through the quiet charm of Hampshire and ending at the scenic Natchez Trace Parkway. A peaceful drive through rolling hills, forests, and rural beauty.

U.S. Highway 41A: Monteagle to Winchester – Tennessee

U.S. Highway 41A: Monteagle to Winchester – Tennessee

Take a scenic drive along U.S. Highway 41A from Monteagle to Winchester, Tennessee, through the historic town of Sewanee and the heart of the Cumberland Plateau. Discover mountain views, historic charm, and natural beauty along this 15-mile stretch.

U.S. Route 412: Columbia – Tennessee

U.S. Route 412: Columbia – Tennessee

Take a 14-mile drive along U.S. Route 412 through Columbia, Tennessee, from Interstate 65 to U.S. Highway 43. This route blends farmland, forest, and urban Columbia, including a Duck River crossing and access to major highways.

U.S. Route 41A: Shelbyville to Unionville – Tennessee

U.S. Route 41A: Shelbyville to Unionville – Tennessee

Take a peaceful 7-mile drive north along U.S. Route 41A from Shelbyville to Unionville, Tennessee. This short scenic route passes through rural farmland, woodlands, and quiet countryside, ending at TN-270 toward Columbia.

U.S. Route 41: Chattanooga to Haletown – Tennessee

U.S. Route 41: Chattanooga to Haletown – Tennessee

Take a scenic 15-mile drive along U.S. Route 41 from Chattanooga to Haletown, Tennessee. This short but beautiful stretch travels through Lookout Valley, along the Tennessee River, and past Nickajack Lake—with forested hills, riverside views, and local history along t…

U.S. Route 35: Dayton to Beavercreek – Ohio

U.S. Route 35: Dayton to Beavercreek – Ohio

Take a 6-mile ride east along U.S. Route 35 from downtown Dayton to Beavercreek, Ohio. This urban-to-suburban stretch links major interchanges, local neighborhoods, and key routes like I-75 and I-675, all while offering views of Dayton’s skyline and access to nearby a…

U.S. Route 74: Cleveland – Tennessee

U.S. Route 74: Cleveland – Tennessee

Cruise along the U.S. 64 Bypass in Cleveland, Tennessee, as we follow U.S. Route 74 for 7 miles around the city’s southern edge—connecting local routes to Interstate 75 and helping traffic avoid the downtown core.