The U.S. Numbered Highway System—often referred to as U.S. Routes or U.S. Highways—is a nationwide network of roads established in 1926 to improve long-distance automobile travel across the United States. Unlike the Interstate system, U.S. Highways predate freeways and often serve as main streets, scenic byways, or vital connectors through rural and urban communities alike. Many historic routes, including iconic roads like U.S. Route 66, trace their roots to this enduring network.
These highways use a grid system for numbering: odd-numbered routes run north–south, increasing from east to west, while even-numbered routes run east–west, increasing from north to south. Important cross-country highways typically end in “0” or “1” (like US 20 or US 1), and three-digit offshoots usually indicate spurs or loops branching from mainline routes.
Today, the U.S. Highway system continues to evolve—some segments have been decommissioned, realigned, or upgraded to freeways—but many routes remain essential for regional travel, trucking, and scenic exploration. This category explores the entire U.S. Numbered Highway network, from coast to coast and border to border.
Travel 22 miles north on U.S. Highway 165 from the Delta town of England to North Little Rock, passing through historic Keo and scenic farmland with access to Toltec Mounds and the Plantation Agriculture Museum. A smooth drive into the metro with glimpses of Arkansas’…
Take a rural drive through southeast Arkansas on U.S. Highway 79 from Pine Bluff to Altheimer. Cross the Arkansas River, pass open farmland, and explore the quiet charm of Jefferson County’s backroads.
Drive 43 miles south along US Highway 491 from Utah to Cortez, Colorado, passing through Dove Creek, Yellow Jacket, and Lewis in Colorado’s high desert farmland. This quiet, scenic stretch offers access to archaeological sites and panoramic rural views in the heart of…
Travel 21 miles north on U.S. Highway 425 from Star City to Pine Bluff, Arkansas. This rural route winds past farmland, small towns, and Grider Field before reaching the southern edge of Pine Bluff.
Drive 105 miles along US Highway 65 from Harrison to Conway, Arkansas, passing through the scenic Ozarks, historic small towns, and the Buffalo National River. A peaceful and authentic route through rural Arkansas.
Drive 22 miles north on US-425 from Monticello to Star City, Arkansas. This scenic Delta highway travels through farmland, forests, and small communities in Drew and Lincoln Counties.
Cruise through downtown Monticello, Arkansas, as we travel 3 miles west on U.S. Highway 278. From McCloy Street to Gaines Avenue and back to US-425, this short route offers a look at the city’s historic core and highway connections.
Take a short drive eastbound through Monticello, Arkansas, on U.S. Highway 278. Explore the town’s downtown charm, historic layout, and local businesses in just three scenic miles.
Cruise 27 miles south along U.S. Highway 425 from Pine Bluff to Star City through the heart of southeast Arkansas farmland. Discover rural communities, local history, and a scenic stretch of highway connecting key small towns in the region.
Drive 11 miles south along US-79 from Altheimer to Pine Bluff, Arkansas, crossing the Arkansas River and skirting farmland and industry before entering one of the Delta’s key cities.
Travel 22 miles south along U.S. Highway 165 from North Little Rock to England, Arkansas. Explore fertile Delta farmland, historic small towns, and roadside attractions like Toltec Mounds and the Plantation Agriculture Museum.
Travel 17 miles west along U.S. Highway 64 from Marion to Earle, Arkansas, through the fertile Delta farmland of Crittenden County. Pass through Crawfordsville and explore small-town Arkansas along this historic stretch of highway.