Take a scenic 6-mile drive along U.S. Route 72 from Tuscumbia to Florence, Alabama, crossing the Tennessee River and passing through the heart of the Muscle Shoals region—rich with music history and Southern charm.
U.S. Numbered Highway System
Explore the U.S. Numbered Highway System—historic routes, major corridors, and scenic roads connecting every region of the country. Learn more about U.S. Highways across America.
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.
Discover U.S. Routes
U.S. Route 72: Cherokee to Tuscumbia – Alabama
Take a scenic drive along U.S. Route 72 from Cherokee to Tuscumbia, Alabama. This 24-mile route winds through Barton and past AL-247, ending at US-43 in historic Tuscumbia. Explore the quiet beauty and local heritage of northwest Alabama.
U.S. Route 61: Natchez – Mississippi
Take a short but scenic ride along US-61 through historic Natchez, Mississippi. This 3-mile stretch connects U.S. 425 to the Natchez Trace Parkway, offering a glimpse into the cultural and geographic heart of southwest Mississippi.
U.S. Route 425: Natchez – Mississippi
Take a brief but meaningful drive along U.S. Route 425 through Natchez, Mississippi, as we follow this 2-mile segment from Canal Street to its southern end at US-61—linking downtown charm with a gateway to the Delta.
U.S. Route 165: Bastrop to Monroe – Louisiana
Take a scenic ride down US-165 from Bastrop to Monroe, Louisiana. This 26-mile route winds past bayous, wildlife refuges, and small-town charm before entering the Monroe metro area.
U.S. Route 425: Arkansas to Bastrop – Louisiana
Drive 27 miles south on US-425 from the Arkansas border to Bastrop, Louisiana, through pine forests, farmland, and the scenic Chemin-A-Haut State Park. A peaceful ride through northeastern Louisiana’s bayou country.
U.S. Route 425: US-82 to Louisiana – Arkansas
Take a scenic drive along US-425 from US-82 to the Louisiana state line in southern Arkansas. Explore the pine forests, local history, and rural charm of this short but meaningful route through Ashley County.
U.S. Route 82: Crossett to US-425 – Arkansas
Take a quiet ride through the pine-scented flatlands of southeast Arkansas as we follow a modest yet meaningful stretch of U.S. Highway 82 from Crossett to its junction with U.S. 425. This short 8-mile drive carries us from a town built on timber into the wider…
U.S. Route 82: US-425 to Crossett – Arkansas
Take a short scenic drive along US-82 from US-425 to Crossett, Arkansas. Navigate construction zones, logging routes, and the evolving edge of this timber town in southeast Arkansas.
U.S. Route 425: Monticello to US-82 – Arkansas
Explore the scenic drive along US Highway 425 from Monticello to US-82 in southeastern Arkansas. This 36-mile route passes through rural towns, farmland, future interstate corridors, and historic communities, offering travelers a peaceful glimpse into Arkansas’ countrys…
U.S. Route 425: Star City to Monticello – Arkansas
Enjoy a scenic 22-mile drive along U.S. Route 425 from Star City to Monticello, Arkansas. Discover small-town charm, picturesque farmland, and welcoming rural communities.
U.S. Route 75: Tulsa to Kansas – Oklahoma
Follow US Route 75 for 61 miles from downtown Tulsa to the Kansas state line near Caney. This scenic northbound route passes through Bartlesville and small towns, blending cityscape, prairie, and history along Oklahoma’s northeastern corridor.