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.
Take a drive across the Arkansas Delta and into the heart of Central Arkansas as we follow U.S. Highway 70 from Brinkley to North Little Rock. This 67-mile journey spans rich farmland, quiet river towns, and the evolving landscape of east-central Arkansas—linking…
Take a scenic drive along US Highway 70 from Forrest City to Brinkley, Arkansas. This 25-mile journey showcases the Delta’s farmland, quiet towns like Palestine and Wheatley, and a peaceful stop at Lake Greenlee.
Travel 34 miles west on U.S. Highway 70 from West Memphis to Forrest City, Arkansas. Follow the Delta flatlands, pass through Madison, and climb Crowley’s Ridge for a scenic and historical drive through eastern Arkansas.
Take a short but fascinating drive along US-70 through West Memphis, Arkansas. This five-mile journey explores intersections, local culture, and landmarks like Arkansas State University Mid-South.
Drive 10 miles west along U.S. Route 70 (Summer Avenue) from Bartlett to Memphis, Tennessee. Follow this historic urban corridor through neighborhoods, commercial zones, and gritty mid-century Americana in the heart of Memphis.
Cruise 6 miles west on U.S. Route 64 from Lakeland to Bartlett, TN. Pass I-40 and Wolfchase before ending at US-70/US-79. Suburban growth meets highway convenience on this short Memphis metro drive.
Take a short but scenic drive along US-79 from Bells to Brownsville, Tennessee, passing farmland, rivers, and rural landmarks on this 11-mile West Tennessee route.
ChatGPT said: Take a high-speed plunge from the entertainment capital of the Ozarks into the quiet hills of the Missouri-Arkansas border as we travel U.S. Route 65 from Branson to the Natural State. This 11-mile drive showcases the dramatic transition from bustling…
Take a 10-mile drive on U.S. Route 412 from Jackson to Bells, Tennessee, transitioning from suburban Jackson to the farmlands of Crockett County. Explore rural scenery and local character along this westbound highway route.
Take a quick but crucial loop around the western side of Jackson, Tennessee, as we follow the 5-mile U.S. Route 45 Bypass—a route engineered to keep through-traffic flowing while offering convenient access to one of West Tennessee’s busiest regional hubs. This short…
Follow U.S. Route 70 for 8 miles through Jackson, Tennessee, as it loops from US-412 on the northeast side of town to US-45 Bypass on the west, connecting key corridors and neighborhoods along the way.
Take a short but scenic drive across the Tennessee River as we follow U.S. Route 72 from downtown Florence to Sheffield, Alabama—passing through a region rich in music history and Southern charm.