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.
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.
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,…
Cruise 21 peaceful miles through rural Oklahoma on U.S. Route 60 from the Historic Ribbon Road near Afton to Oklahoma Highway 66 in White Oak. Explore the legacy of Route 66, prairie farmland, and small-town Americana in this scenic drive through northeastern Oklahoma.
Explore a historic stretch of U.S. Route 69 ALT from the Kansas State Line to Commerce, Oklahoma. Follow 11 miles of classic Route 66 atmosphere, Quapaw Nation heritage, and roadside Americana in the heart of northeast Oklahoma.
Drive 8 miles through Springfield, Missouri along U.S. Route 60 and Missouri Highway 360. From the U.S. 65 interchange to Campbell Avenue and westward to Interstate 44, this short route reveals the city’s southern growth, retail hubs, and highway connections.
Drive north on Interstate 345 through downtown Dallas, Texas, and explore the elevated connector linking I-30 with TX-366 and US-75. See how this short stretch impacts urban life and connectivity.
Take a drive across West Texas on U.S. Route 84 from Snyder to Sweetwater. This 29-mile stretch offers views of cotton fields, oil rigs, and towering wind turbines—capturing the heart of the Lone Star State’s evolving landscape.
Take a classic Texas plains drive on U.S. Route 84 from Post to Snyder. This 46-mile eastbound journey offers big sky views, cotton country landscapes, and a fast-paced route through West Texas history and industry.
Take a peaceful 26-mile drive along U.S. Route 380 from Tahoka to Post, Texas. Travel through cotton country and the high plains into the canyon edge of the Caprock region. Discover the quiet beauty of rural West Texas and the historic town of Post.
Explore the vast farmlands of the Texas South Plains as we drive 28 miles along U.S. Route 380 from Brownfield to Tahoka. This quiet, open-road journey offers a glimpse into the cotton fields, rural communities, and hard-working heart of West Texas.
Take a tranquil drive through the cotton fields of West Texas on U.S. Route 380 from Plains to Brownfield. This 44-mile journey crosses the South Plains, showcasing the agricultural backbone of Yoakum and Terry counties, along with small towns and wide-open skies.
Travel 15 miles through the vast South Plains of West Texas on U.S. Route 380 from the New Mexico state line to Plains, Texas. This rural highway offers wide skies, farmland, and a glimpse into the hardworking agricultural heart of the Lone Star State.