The Midwest is the crossroads of America—a region where long, open highways meet friendly towns, rolling farmland, and Great Lakes shorelines. Covering Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan, the Midwest offers a rich blend of rural charm, industrial heritage, and natural beauty. Whether you’re navigating the wide cornfields of Iowa or hugging the rocky shores of Lake Superior, the region’s roads are built for exploration.
This is where iconic byways like Historic Route 66 and the Great River Road converge with scenic loops around glacial lakes and wooded hills. In places like southern Missouri and northern Wisconsin, the terrain becomes unexpectedly dramatic—filled with bluffs, rivers, and forested stretches. Meanwhile, cities like Chicago, Minneapolis, St. Louis, and Cleveland serve as vibrant urban hubs offering cultural detours, architectural wonders, and food scenes worth the stop.
From Michigan’s winding coastal routes and ferry-linked peninsulas to Ohio’s Amish country and Indiana’s covered bridge trails, the Midwest is full of surprises. It’s a region best experienced slowly, with the windows down and a cooler in the backseat. These are the roads that define the heartland—and they’re ready for your next great American drive.
Take a 5-mile drive westbound on Interstate 64 through St. Louis, Missouri — from downtown’s trench highway to the cultural corridor of Forest Park and out to Brentwood Boulevard. Explore this vital urban stretch packed with landmarks, history, and commuter routes.
Cruise 21 miles of nostalgia along Historic Route 66 from St. Robert to Gascozark, Missouri. Follow the original alignment past Waynesville, Laquey, and Buckhorn on this scenic and historic Ozark drive.
Travel 19 miles along Interstate 44 from the Oklahoma border to Joplin, Missouri. This fast-paced eastbound route highlights key interchanges, scenic transitions, and the vibrant gateway into southwest Missouri.
Drive 2 miles south along Interstate 35 from downtown Kansas City, Missouri to the Kansas State Line. Follow this short urban route as it winds through historic rail corridors, industrial roots, and into the Sunflower State.
Cruise west through the heart of downtown Kansas City along Interstate 670 for 1 mile, from the I-70/US-71 interchange to I-35. Pass through the Power and Light District and under the iconic Grand Ballroom.
Take a short but dynamic drive along the southernmost stretch of Interstate 29 as it reaches its terminus in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. Cross the Missouri River, pass Front Street, and end the journey at the junction with I-70, I-35, and I-670 in the heart of the c…
Take a scenic 14-mile drive along Interstate 44 from Fanning to Rolla, Missouri. Follow the modern highway as it parallels Historic Route 66 through wooded Ozark hills, past St. James, and into the heart of Rolla.
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Travel 45 miles south on Interstate 29 from St. Joseph to Kansas City, Missouri, as we trace rural farmland, suburban growth, and urban interchanges along this key corridor through northwest Missouri.
Take a scenic 40-mile drive through the Missouri Ozarks as we follow US-65 from Springfield to Branson, passing through Ozark, Saddlebrooke, and Walnut Shade before arriving in the heart of Branson’s entertainment district.
Cruise Missouri’s Ozark Mountain Highroad (MO-465) on this 8-mile scenic bypass north of Branson. Enjoy panoramic views, forested ridgelines, and a peaceful alternative to the busy strip below.
Take the scenic Ozark Mountain Highroad south along Missouri Highway 76 in Branson, Missouri. Formerly MO-465, this 8-mile expressway blends modern efficiency with sweeping views of the Ozarks.