🚜 Midwest

Explore scenic road trips across the Midwest, including IA, MO, IL, IN, OH, MN, WI, and MI. Discover farmland highways, lakefront routes, and classic Americana.

 

The Midwest is the crossroads of America—a region where long, open highways meet friendly towns, rolling farmland, and Great Lakes shorelines. Covering Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan, the Midwest offers a rich blend of rural charm, industrial heritage, and natural beauty. Whether you’re navigating the wide cornfields of Iowa or hugging the rocky shores of Lake Superior, the region’s roads are built for exploration.

This is where iconic byways like Historic Route 66 and the Great River Road converge with scenic loops around glacial lakes and wooded hills. In places like southern Missouri and northern Wisconsin, the terrain becomes unexpectedly dramatic—filled with bluffs, rivers, and forested stretches. Meanwhile, cities like Chicago, Minneapolis, St. Louis, and Cleveland serve as vibrant urban hubs offering cultural detours, architectural wonders, and food scenes worth the stop.

From Michigan’s winding coastal routes and ferry-linked peninsulas to Ohio’s Amish country and Indiana’s covered bridge trails, the Midwest is full of surprises. It’s a region best experienced slowly, with the windows down and a cooler in the backseat. These are the roads that define the heartland—and they’re ready for your next great American drive.

States in the Midwest 🚜

Explore 🚜 Midwest

Interstate 49: Pineville to Joplin – Missouri

Interstate 49: Pineville to Joplin – Missouri

Take a 37-mile drive along Interstate 49 from Pineville to Joplin, Missouri. Pass through Anderson, Goodman, Neosho, and Tipton Ford as you cruise through southwest Missouri’s hills and farmland before reaching I-44 in Joplin.

Kentucky Route 91: Marion to Cave-In-Rock Illinois

Kentucky Route 91: Marion to Cave-In-Rock Illinois

Take a scenic drive along Kentucky Route 91 from Marion to the Cave-In-Rock Ferry crossing into Illinois. Explore wooded hills, rural backroads, and the historic Ohio River ferry at the heart of this 12-mile journey.

Interstate 80 / Interstate 90 – Indiana Toll Road: Elkhart to Gary

Interstate 80 / Interstate 90 – Indiana Toll Road: Elkhart to Gary

Travel 91 miles across northern Indiana on the Indiana Toll Road (I-80/I-90) from Elkhart to Gary. This route passes through South Bend, near Notre Dame, skirts Lake Michigan’s southern shore, and connects to major interstates like I-65 and I-94 before ending near Chi…

Historic Route 66 – Sullivan to Fanning – Missouri

Historic Route 66 – Sullivan to Fanning – Missouri

Cruise 24 miles of Historic Route 66 from Sullivan to Fanning, Missouri — featuring small towns, classic roadside stops, Missouri Hick BBQ, the Murals of Cuba, and the World’s Largest Rocking Chair. A nostalgic slice of America’s Mother Road.

Missouri Highway 266: Springfield to Halltown

Missouri Highway 266: Springfield to Halltown

Cruise 17 scenic miles along Missouri Highway 266 from Springfield to Halltown, following a historic alignment of Route 66. Discover antique shops, farmland views, and the famous Gay Parita Sinclair Station on this short but memorable stretch of road.

U.S. Route 35: Dayton to Beavercreek – Ohio

U.S. Route 35: Dayton to Beavercreek – Ohio

Take a 6-mile ride east along U.S. Route 35 from downtown Dayton to Beavercreek, Ohio. This urban-to-suburban stretch links major interchanges, local neighborhoods, and key routes like I-75 and I-675, all while offering views of Dayton’s skyline and access to nearby a…

[Revisited] Interstate 75: Dayton to Cincinnati – Ohio

[Revisited] Interstate 75: Dayton to Cincinnati – Ohio

Experience the drive from Dayton to Cincinnati along Interstate 75—Ohio’s busy urban corridor. This route takes you from Miamisburg past lively suburbs, local attractions, and into the heart of Cincinnati before crossing the Brent Spence Bridge into Kentucky. Naviga…

Interstate 675: Beavercreek to Miamisburg – Ohio

Interstate 675: Beavercreek to Miamisburg – Ohio

Take a drive along Interstate 675 from Beavercreek to Miamisburg, Ohio—a 13-mile bypass east of Dayton that’s perfect for avoiding city traffic, with easy access to parks, museums, shopping, and local attractions along the way.

Interstate 75: Miamisburg to Dayton – Ohio

Interstate 75: Miamisburg to Dayton – Ohio

Cruise 16 miles north on Interstate 75 from Miamisburg to Dayton, Ohio, passing through historic towns, industrial corridors, and vibrant cityscapes. See local landmarks, the old Dixie Highway, and the heart of Dayton—all in one classic Midwest drive.

Missouri Route 86 – Cassville to Eagle Rock

Missouri Route 86 – Cassville to Eagle Rock

If you’re looking for an iconic Ozark drive that balances wooded solitude with classic lakeside charm, Missouri Route 86 from Cassville to Eagle Rock checks all the right boxes. This 13-mile stretch takes us from the small-town vibes of Cassville, winds us through the…