Drive 38 miles west along I-20 from Riverside to downtown Birmingham, Alabama. This route offers a mix of rural scenery, growing suburbs like Leeds and Moody, and a fast track into the heart of Birmingham’s cultural and industrial core.
Interstate 20
Explore Interstate 20, a major east-west route crossing six southern states from Texas to South Carolina. Discover its key cities, intersections, history, and travel highlights.
Stretching over 1,500 miles from West Texas to South Carolina, Interstate 20 serves as a vital east-west corridor across the southern United States. Originally commissioned in 1957 as part of the original Interstate Highway System, I-20 begins in Kent, Texas—just west of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex—and travels through six states before terminating in Florence, South Carolina. Along the way, it connects major cities such as Dallas, Shreveport, Jackson, Birmingham, Atlanta, and Columbia, making it one of the most heavily trafficked interstates in the South.
Throughout its route, I-20 intersects with many other major highways, including I-10, I-30, I-49, I-55, I-65, and I-95, making it a strategic link for both commercial freight and personal travel. The interstate is a critical trucking route, especially for east-west distribution in the Southeast, and plays a key role in regional economic activity. It also forms part of several metropolitan beltways and bypasses, easing congestion in cities like Birmingham and Atlanta.
In addition to its transportation value, I-20 provides travelers access to cultural landmarks, historical sites, and scenic byways. From the piney woods of East Texas to the rolling hills of Georgia and the coastal plains of South Carolina, the landscape changes dramatically along its path. Whether you’re exploring Civil Rights history in Selma, enjoying the blues heritage of Mississippi, or heading for the beaches of the Carolinas, Interstate 20 is more than a route—it’s a window into the southern spirit of America.
Drive the Interstates
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…
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.
Interstate 20: Alabama to Atlanta
Cruise east on Interstate 20 from the Alabama line into Atlanta, Georgia — passing small towns, state parks, Six Flags Over Georgia, and finishing with skyline views and city traffic at the heart of downtown.
Interstate 20: Birmingham to Georgia
Drive 90 miles east on Interstate 20 from Birmingham, Alabama to the Georgia state line. This route takes you from Birmingham’s downtown flyovers through small towns, past the Talladega Superspeedway, and into the tranquil Talladega National Forest before crossing int…
Interstate 20: Vicksburg to Jackson – Mississippi
Cruise eastbound on Interstate 20 from Vicksburg to Jackson, Mississippi, covering 46 miles of river crossings, rolling hills, and historical connections. From the Mississippi River bridge to the heart of the capital city, this route blends scenic landscapes with deep S…
Interstate 20: Tallulah to Vicksburg – Louisiana
Cruise 19 miles east along I-20 from Tallulah, Louisiana to Vicksburg, Mississippi, crossing the agricultural flatlands of the Mississippi Delta and the iconic Mississippi River into a city rich with Civil War history.
SHORT: Interstate 20 – I-55 to I-220 – Jackson – Mississippi
Drive 2.5 miles west along Interstate 20 in Jackson, Mississippi, traveling from I-55 to the I-220 interchange. This short urban segment highlights key interchanges, city landmarks, and the transition from Jackson’s core to its western bypass.
Interstate 20: Monroe to Rayville – Louisiana
Take a drive along Interstate 20 from Monroe to Rayville, Louisiana, and experience the changing landscape from city outskirts to delta farmland in this 20-mile journey through northeast Louisiana.