🕰️ 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

Main Street: Southbound in Little Rock – Arkansas

Main Street: Southbound in Little Rock – Arkansas

Cruise 2 miles south on Main Street through downtown Little Rock and the historic SoMa District, ending at AR-365 (Roosevelt Rd). A short but rich drive through Arkansas’s capital city, blending urban energy with cultural landmarks.

Capitol Ave: Westbound in Little Rock – Arkansas

Capitol Ave: Westbound in Little Rock – Arkansas

Take a quick but meaningful drive along Capitol Avenue westbound in Little Rock, Arkansas. This one-mile stretch showcases the city’s urban core, government district, and ends at the iconic Arkansas State Capitol.

U.S. Highway 70: Eastbound in Little Rock – Arkansas

U.S. Highway 70: Eastbound in Little Rock – Arkansas

Explore downtown Little Rock from the driver’s seat as we travel eastbound on U.S. Highway 70 along Broadway Avenue. This 2-mile drive takes you past major landmarks like I-630, the Robinson Center, and ends just shy of the Arkansas River crossing into North Little Rock…

Markham Street: Little Rock – Arkansas

Markham Street: Little Rock – Arkansas

Drive 1 mile along Markham Street in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas, past City Hall, the Old State House Museum, Robinson Center, and more — a short but iconic route through the heart of the capital city.

Interstate 57: North Little Rock to Searcy – Arkansas

Interstate 57: North Little Rock to Searcy – Arkansas

Drive 44 miles along newly designated Interstate 57 from North Little Rock to Searcy, Arkansas, passing through suburbs, air base access, farmland, and small towns along the historic alignment of U.S. 67. Includes interchanges with I-40, AR-440, and US-64.

Arkansas Highway 365: Maumelle to Conway

Arkansas Highway 365: Maumelle to Conway

Take a relaxing drive along Arkansas Highway 365 from Maumelle to Conway. This 18-mile route winds past Lake Conway, through the heart of Mayflower, and into the college town of Conway, offering scenic views and small-town charm.

Tennessee Route 1: Brownsville

Tennessee Route 1: Brownsville

Take a short but scenic ride along Tennessee Route 1 in Brownsville, TN. This 2-mile journey winds through the town square and downtown Main Street, offering a glimpse into small-town charm and historic architecture.

Old Trace Road: Tennessee

Old Trace Road: Tennessee

Take a peaceful drive along Old Trace Road in Tennessee’s Laurel Hill WMA, a 2.4-mile gravel route tracing the original Natchez Trace through quiet woods and historic terrain.

Natchez Trace Parkway: Alabama to Nashville – Tennessee

Natchez Trace Parkway: Alabama to Nashville – Tennessee

Follow the Natchez Trace Parkway for 101 miles through scenic Tennessee countryside from the Alabama border to Nashville. Explore historic detours, stunning overlooks, and iconic landmarks like the Natchez Trace Parkway Bridge.