Explore the Great Plains with scenic drives across ND, SD, NE, KS, and OK. From prairie backroads to historic trails, enjoy wide skies and quiet highways.
The Great Plains stretch across the heart of America, offering wide-open skies, golden fields, and a quiet sense of freedom that’s best experienced from behind the wheel. From the rolling prairies of North Dakota and South Dakota to the flat, seemingly endless roads of Nebraska, Kansas, and Oklahoma, this region invites you to slow down, breathe deep, and enjoy the journey.
Road trips through the Great Plains are marked by subtle beauty and rich history. You’ll pass through small towns where grain elevators touch the sky, roadside diners still serve pie and coffee, and monuments to pioneer trails and Native cultures dot the landscape. Major routes like U.S. Highway 83 and Interstate 35 serve as backbones through the region, but it’s the two-lane highways and forgotten farm roads where you’ll find the real stories.
Whether you’re chasing storm clouds across Kansas, exploring the Badlands of South Dakota, or following Route 66 through the red-dirt hills of Oklahoma, the Great Plains offer a unique blend of solitude and significance. This is where America’s frontier spirit still lingers—and where every long horizon promises a new discovery.
Cruise 7 miles along Arkansas Highway 43 and Oklahoma Highway 20 from Maysville to the Missouri state line. This short drive traces the tri-state border through farmland and quiet Ozark backroads, ending at the rural corner where Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri meet.
Cruise 13 miles north on Kansas Highway K-7 from Atchison to Troy through farmland, rolling prairie, and the peaceful Glacial Hills Scenic Byway. A scenic slice of northeastern Kansas perfect for slow drives and rural views.
Explore a 23-mile drive along U.S. Highway 69 from Fort Scott to Franklin, Kansas. This route through southeast Kansas bypasses Arma and crosses former coal country, blending scenic farmland with rich mining history.
Take a scenic journey down U.S. Route 69 from Overland Park to Fort Scott, Kansas. This 83-mile drive explores historic sites, charming small towns, and rolling farmland across eastern Kansas.
Take a quick drive through the Kansas City metro as we travel 5 miles south along Interstate 35 from the Kansas state line to Overland Park. This short but vital segment connects major interchanges and marks the transition from urban Kansas City to suburban Overland Par…
Join us on a delightful 5-mile drive along Historic Route 66 through Clinton, Oklahoma. This nostalgic journey takes us from rural landscapes into charming downtown Clinton, past the famous Oklahoma Route 66 Museum, and concludes at Interstate 40. Experience classic Ame…
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.
Cruise 20 miles across Tulsa, Oklahoma along Historic Route 66—from Catoosa’s edge to Oakhurst. Explore this storied road through urban neighborhoods, vintage landmarks, and the Arkansas River crossing on Southwest Boulevard.
Explore a short but iconic stretch of Historic Route 66 from Catoosa to Tulsa, Oklahoma, starting at the Blue Whale and ending near Admiral Avenue. This 3-mile drive blends roadside Americana with modern Oklahoma charm.
Take a 53-mile drive along the Muskogee Turnpike from Webbers Falls to Tulsa, Oklahoma. Follow this scenic expressway through farmland, Muskogee, and into Broken Arrow as it connects I-40 to the Tulsa metro.
Take a short but significant drive along Oklahoma Highway 51 from Tulsa to Broken Arrow. This 7-mile journey highlights a key commuter route through suburban Tulsa, ending at the Muskogee Turnpike.
Explore Tulsa by highway on this 15-mile drive along Interstate 44 eastbound. From I-244 to 165th Ave, discover key interchanges, the Arkansas River crossing, and Tulsa’s evolving urban landscape.