Travel 51 miles west on U.S. Route 60 from Sikeston to Poplar Bluff, Missouri. This at-grade divided highwayāpartially upgraded to interstate standardsāis a key connector through the Bootheelās farmland and small towns like Dexter and Fisk.
š¾ Farmland
Drive past working farms, silos, and open agricultural land with the Farmland tagācapturing the rural fabric of the country.
The š¾ Farmland tag identifies routes that pass through active agricultural areas, where fields, silos, barns, and tractors are common sights. These roads often wind through rural communities and showcase the day-to-day life of Americaās working landscapesāwhether it’s rows of corn, wheat, soybeans, or pastureland dotted with livestock.
Travelers on farmland-tagged routes can expect a slower pace and a direct look at the countryās agricultural backbone. These drives frequently intersect with small towns, local markets, and seasonal roadside stands offering fresh produce or handmade goods.
Routes Tagged: š¾ Farmland
Interstate 57: Charleston to Sikeston – Missouri
Take a ride down Interstate 57ās Missouri segment, a 12-mile stretch from Charleston to its current terminus at I-55 near Sikeston. Discover how this quiet Bootheel route fits into the growing I-57 corridor between Illinois and Arkansas.
U.S. Route 62: Mississippi River Crossing to I-57 in Charleston – Missouri
Drive 11 miles west along U.S. Route 62 from the Mississippi River at the Illinois state line to Interstate 57 in Charleston, Missouri. This flat and fertile route connects historic Cairo, Illinois with Missouriās Bootheel farmland and I-57ās major northāsouth cor…
U.S. Route 62: Paducah to Wickliffe – Kentucky
Explore a scenic 22-mile drive along U.S. Route 62 and KY-286 from Paducah to Wickliffe, Kentucky. Discover river levees, farmland, and the historic charm of the Mississippi Valleyās edge.
Kentucky Route 998: Olivet Church Road ā Paducah, Kentucky
Drive 2.5 miles along Kentucky Route 998 (Olivet Church Road) in Paducah, Kentucky, connecting U.S. Highways 60 and 62 through a mix of suburban growth and rural charm.
Interstate 69: Henderson to Eddyville – Kentucky
Drive 80 miles along Interstate 69 from Henderson to Eddyville, Kentucky ā a modern route built atop Kentuckyās historic parkways. This scenic journey highlights rural landscapes, ongoing infrastructure upgrades, and the state’s role in the I-69 national corridor.
U.S. Route 41: Evansville, Indiana to Henderson, Kentucky
Take a brief but pivotal ride along U.S. Route 41 from Interstate 69 in Evansville, Indiana to the Kentucky state line. This 1-mile drive showcases a vital cross-river connector between Indiana and Kentucky, leading directly to the famed twin bridges into Henderson.
Interstate 69: Bloomington to Evansville – Indiana
Drive Interstate 69 from Bloomington to Evansville, Indiana ā a 114-mile stretch through southern Indianaās farmland, forests, and rural communities. Follow I-69 as it winds past Crane and connects with I-64 on its way to U.S. 41 in Evansville.
Indiana Road 37: Indianapolis to Bloomington
Drive 48 miles along Indiana State Road 37 from Indianapolis to Bloomingtonācapturing a now-lost version of the highway before its full transformation into Interstate 69.
Interstate 70: Richmond to Indianapolis – Indiana
Drive Interstate 70 from Richmond to Indianapolis across 76 miles of eastern Indiana, passing farmland, small towns, and urban interchanges before merging into the heart of downtown Indy.
Interstate 70: Englewood, Ohio to Richmond, Indiana
Drive 29 peaceful miles across western Ohio on Interstate 70 from Englewood to Richmond. Follow the transition from Dayton suburbs to rural farmland as you near the Indiana border on this classic cross-country corridor.
U.S. Route 550: San Ysidro to Bernalillo – New Mexico
Take a scenic ride through the high desert of north-central New Mexico as we follow U.S. Route 550 from the quiet village of San Ysidro to the growing town of Bernalillo. This 23-mile stretch showcases the stark beauty of the Southwest, weaving together rugged mesas,…