Missouri Supplemental Route M: Route 76 to Big M (Route E)

by Open Road Archive | Jul 28, 2022 | Missouri Supplemental State Highways, State Highways

If you’re looking for one of those under-the-radar Ozark drives where the road less traveled is still packed with scenery and local character, Missouri Supplemental Route M between Route 76 and Big M is a solid pick. This 6-mile stretch isn’t on most tourist...

Missouri Supplemental Route K: Chesapeake to Aurora

by Open Road Archive | Jul 22, 2022 | Missouri State Highways, Missouri Supplemental State Highways, State Highways

Missouri Supplemental Route K might not have the fame of some of the state’s bigger highways, but it’s a great little connector through the rolling hills of Lawrence County that gives us a true taste of small-town Missouri. Starting just west of Chesapeake...

Missouri Supplemental Route N: Spencer to Chesapeake

by Open Road Archive | Jul 20, 2022 | Missouri State Highways, Missouri Supplemental State Highways, State Highways

Looking for a taste of old-school highway nostalgia with a slice of classic Ozarks scenery? Missouri Supplemental Route N from Spencer to Chesapeake is a short but memorable drive that packs a lot into its 7-mile run. Starting just southwest of Halltown at the...

Historic Route 66: Halltown to Spencer

by Open Road Archive | Jul 18, 2022 | Missouri State Highways, State Highways

If you want a quick, classic taste of Route 66 history in Missouri, the stretch between Halltown and Spencer packs a lot of charm into just a single mile. Starting at the famed Gary’s Gay Parita gas station, we head west out of Halltown on what is commonly called...

[Revisited] Historic Route 66: Springfield, Missouri

by Open Road Archive | Jul 12, 2022 | City Streets

There’s no place quite like Springfield, Missouri when it comes to the lore of Route 66. This is the city where the Mother Road got its name, and you can still cruise some of its original alignments right through the heart of town. On this drive, we’ll experience 7...