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.
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🌞 The South
Hit the road through the American South with scenic drives across Kentucky, Louisiana, Florida, and more. Discover historic byways, bayous, and Southern backroads.
Welcome to The South, where every mile tells a story rich in culture, history, and charm. This region spans a vibrant tapestry of landscapes—from 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 culture—past 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 destination—it’s about the journey.
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Interstate 40: Memphis to Jackson – Tennessee
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.
Arkansas Highway 229: Traskwood to Haskell
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.
Arkansas Highway 229: Leola to Poyen
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.
Interstate 40: Nashville to Knoxville, Tennessee
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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Arkansas Highway 46: Sheridan to Leola [Revisited]
A calm, first-person drive along Arkansas Highway 46 from Sheridan to Leola—through pine plantations and Saline River bottomlands—with a worthwhile side trip to Jenkins Ferry Battleground State Park. Route details, scenery notes, local context, and a map.
Arkansas Highway 46: Redfield to Sheridan
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 270—with local history and small-town context along the way.
Arkansas Highway 25: Heber Springs to Greenbrier
A 31-mile Ozark-foothills drive on AR-25 from Heber Springs to Greenbrier—past hay fields, hardwood ridges, and small-town main streets—ending at US-65 with valley views.
Arkansas Highway 16: Greers Ferry to Heber Springs
Cruise Arkansas Highway 16 from Greers Ferry to Heber Springs—a 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 Springs’ trout-…
Arkansas Highway 16: Clinton to Greers Ferry
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 curves—with local tips and an interactive map.
Arkansas Highway 95: Cleveland to Clinton
Drive 24 miles on Arkansas Highway 95 from the AR-124 junction south of Cleveland to US-65B in Clinton. Enjoy Ozark-foothill scenery, rolling ridges, creek crossings, and rural communities on a smooth, two-lane route through Conway and Van Buren counties.
Arkansas Highway 124: Center Ridge to Cleveland
Cruise west along Arkansas Highway 124 from Center Ridge to Cleveland — a peaceful 11-mile drive through the wooded hills and farmland of Conway County, Arkansas, showcasing the timeless beauty of rural Ozark foothills.