🌞 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.

 

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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.

States in The South 🌞

East Texas
Arkansas
Louisiana
Kentucky
Tennessee
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
South Carolina
North Carolina
Florida

Explore 🌞 The South

Travel 11 miles north along Interstate 35W in Fort Worth, Texas—from the southern interchange with I-20, through downtown, and ending at I-820. Explore key junctions, skyline views, and local landmarks along this urban route.

Interstate 35W: Fort Worth ~ Texas

Travel 11 miles north along Interstate 35W in Fort Worth, Texas—from the southern interchange with I-20, through downtown, and ending at I-820. Explore key junctions, skyline views, and local landmarks along this urban route.

Cruise 13 miles south along Texas Highway 360 from Euless to Arlington. This key DFW-area route links travelers to major interstates, sports venues, and the entertainment hub of North Texas.

Texas Highway 360: Euless to Arlington

Cruise 13 miles south along Texas Highway 360 from Euless to Arlington. This key DFW-area route links travelers to major interstates, sports venues, and the entertainment hub of North Texas.

Take a short drive on Texas Highway 97 Spur, the south entrance to DFW Airport. This 3-mile connector offers a seamless route from SH-183 in Euless to the airport toll plaza, providing a fast and efficient gateway into one of America’s busiest airports.

Texas Highway 97 Spur – DFW Airport South Entrance

Take a short drive on Texas Highway 97 Spur, the south entrance to DFW Airport. This 3-mile connector offers a seamless route from SH-183 in Euless to the airport toll plaza, providing a fast and efficient gateway into one of America’s busiest airports.

Travel 9 miles east along Texas Highway 183 from Fort Worth to Euless, passing through Hurst and Bedford before arriving at the DFW Airport entrance. A key Metroplex corridor with heavy traffic and vital connections.

Texas Highway 183: Ft. Worth to Euless – Texas

Travel 9 miles east along Texas Highway 183 from Fort Worth to Euless, passing through Hurst and Bedford before arriving at the DFW Airport entrance. A key Metroplex corridor with heavy traffic and vital connections.

Explore 35 miles of Interstate 820 eastbound through Fort Worth, Texas, from its southwestern junction with I-20 through major interchanges with I-30, I-35W, and TX-183 before looping back to I-20. This drive around the city’s eastern edge captures suburban scenery, lake views, and busy freight corridors along the Fort Worth loop.

Interstate 820: Fort Worth ~ Texas (Eastbound)

Explore 35 miles of Interstate 820 eastbound through Fort Worth, Texas, from its southwestern junction with I-20 through major interchanges with I-30, I-35W, and TX-183 before looping back to I-20. This drive around the city’s eastern edge captures suburban scenery, l…

Drive 17 miles east along Interstate 20 in Fort Worth, Texas, from the I-30 interchange to I-35W. This urban segment of I-20 bypasses downtown and connects major routes like I-820, US-377, and the Chisholm Trail Parkway, offering a look at Fort Worth’s southern corridor.

Interstate 20: Ft. Worth ~ Texas (Eastbound)

Drive 17 miles east along Interstate 20 in Fort Worth, Texas, from the I-30 interchange to I-35W. This urban segment of I-20 bypasses downtown and connects major routes like I-820, US-377, and the Chisholm Trail Parkway, offering a look at Fort Worth’s southern corrid…

Cruise 14 miles west along Interstate 20 in Fort Worth, Texas, as we pass major interchanges with I-820, I-35W, and the Chisholm Trail Parkway. This vital bypass corridor showcases the southern edge of the city and leads west toward Weatherford.

Interstate 20: Fort Worth ~ Texas (Westbound)

Cruise 14 miles west along Interstate 20 in Fort Worth, Texas, as we pass major interchanges with I-820, I-35W, and the Chisholm Trail Parkway. This vital bypass corridor showcases the southern edge of the city and leads west toward Weatherford.

Travel 54 miles through the Mississippi Delta along Mississippi Highway 1 from Rosedale to Lula. Part of the scenic Great River Road, this drive offers rural charm, historic Delta towns, and a deep look into the region’s cultural and agricultural heritage.

Mississippi Highway 1: Rosedale to Lula

Travel 54 miles through the Mississippi Delta along Mississippi Highway 1 from Rosedale to Lula. Part of the scenic Great River Road, this drive offers rural charm, historic Delta towns, and a deep look into the region’s cultural and agricultural heritage.

Drive nearly 70 miles along Interstate 30 from Rockwall to Fort Worth, Texas, passing through Dallas, Mesquite, Arlington, and key Metroplex landmarks like AT&T Stadium, the Trinity River, and more. Explore this vital stretch of Texas highway with our detailed route guide.

Interstate 30: Dallas to Fort Worth ~ Texas

Drive nearly 70 miles along Interstate 30 from Rockwall to Fort Worth, Texas, passing through Dallas, Mesquite, Arlington, and key Metroplex landmarks like AT&T Stadium, the Trinity River, and more. Explore this vital stretch of Texas highway with our detailed route gui…

Take a scenic drive along U.S. Route 411 from Sevierville to Newport, Tennessee. This 19-mile stretch winds through the Smoky Mountain foothills, passing Fairgarden's historic schoolhouse, Chestnut Hill’s lakeside charm, and the gateway to the Cherokee National Forest.

U.S. Route 411: Sevierville to Newport – Tennessee

Take a scenic drive along U.S. Route 411 from Sevierville to Newport, Tennessee. This 19-mile stretch winds through the Smoky Mountain foothills, passing Fairgarden’s historic schoolhouse, Chestnut Hill’s lakeside charm, and the gateway to the Cherokee National Forest…

Take a short and scenic drive along Arkansas Highway 319 in Conway, ending at the historic Cadron Settlement Park. Explore this 2-mile route through wooded outskirts and into Arkansas River heritage.

Arkansas Highway 319: Conway

Take a short and scenic drive along Arkansas Highway 319 in Conway, ending at the historic Cadron Settlement Park. Explore this 2-mile route through wooded outskirts and into Arkansas River heritage.