Take a short but fascinating drive down Main Street in Roswell, New Mexico, along U.S. Route 285. Explore this 6-mile stretch that blends alien lore, small-town charm, and desert scenery.
🌵 Southwest
Cruise through Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and Nevada on epic road trips. Discover red rock canyons, desert plateaus, and historic Southwest highways.
The Southwest is a land of bold colors, vast horizons, and ancient stories etched into stone. From Arizona’s cactus-lined highways to the red rock canyons of Utah, this region is tailor-made for epic road trips. With every mile, the scenery shifts—from high desert plateaus to deep gorges, salt flats to forested mountains—making it one of the most visually dynamic regions in the United States.
In Arizona and New Mexico, historic routes like U.S. 66 and U.S. 60 weave through sun-baked towns and dramatic landscapes filled with Native American and Old West history. You’ll pass through places where the past feels just a step away—abandoned trading posts, mission churches, and ancient cliff dwellings. Meanwhile, cities like Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Phoenix provide vibrant detours full of culture, art, and food.
Utah and Nevada offer some of the most otherworldly drives in America. Cruise through Bryce Canyon, Monument Valley, or the Bonneville Salt Flats, and you’ll understand why so many filmmakers choose this region to stand in for distant planets. Whether you’re following scenic byways or remote backroads, the Southwest is all about scale, solitude, and the kind of beauty that humbles you behind the wheel.
States in the Southwest 🌵
Explore 🌵 Southwest
U.S. Route 285: Vaughn to Roswell – New Mexico
Cruise down U.S. Route 285 from Vaughn to Roswell, New Mexico—a 90-mile journey through remote desert plains, historic ranchlands, and alien-themed roadside charm. Discover this hidden stretch of America’s Highways.
U.S. Route 285: Clines Corners to Encino – New Mexico
Take a quiet drive through the high plains of New Mexico along U.S. Route 285 from Clines Corners to Encino. This 27-mile stretch offers wide-open vistas, fading relics of roadside Americana, and a peaceful slice of desert solitude.
Interstate 25: San Filipe to Santa Fe – New Mexico
Travel 25 miles north along Interstate 25 from San Felipe Pueblo to Santa Fe, New Mexico. Explore scenic desert views, La Bajada, and the transition from the Rio Grande Valley to the historic capital city of Santa Fe.
Interstate 25: Bernalillo to San Filipe – New Mexico
Travel 11 miles north on Interstate 25 from Bernalillo to San Felipe, New Mexico, through high desert scenery and ancient Pueblo lands. This short but meaningful drive offers a glimpse into the heart of Native traditions and the quiet beauty of the Rio Grande Valley.
U.S. Route 550: Cuba to San Ysidro – New Mexico
Travel 41 miles through New Mexico’s high desert along U.S. Route 550 from Cuba to San Ysidro. This scenic journey features volcanic landmarks, vast mesas, and Native American heritage—capturing the quiet beauty of the Southwest.
U.S. Route 550: Nageezi to Counselor – New Mexico
Take a 23-mile drive through the heart of the Navajo Nation along U.S. Route 550 from Nageezi to Counselor, New Mexico. This scenic desert highway offers striking high desert views, cultural heritage, and access to nearby Chaco Canyon.
U.S. Route 550: Bloomfield to Nageezi – New Mexico
Take a 39-mile journey through the high desert of northwest New Mexico along U.S. Route 550 from Bloomfield to Nageezi. Discover wide-open plateaus, Navajo communities, oil fields, and the gateway to Chaco Canyon on this quiet, scenic desert drive.
U.S. Route 550: Aztec to Bloomfield – New Mexico
Take a quiet drive through New Mexico’s energy heartland on U.S. Route 550 from Aztec to Bloomfield. This 9-mile stretch connects historic towns and sweeping desert landscapes with modern industry and ancient culture.
U.S. Route 550: Colorado to Aztec – New Mexico
Take a scenic drive down U.S. Route 550 from the Colorado state line to Aztec, New Mexico. This 15-mile route descends from high desert mesas into the fertile Animas River valley, blending beautiful landscapes with rich Native and local history.
U.S. Route 160: Teec Nos Pos to Four Corners – Arizona
Take a drive through the heart of Navajo land as we follow U.S. Route 160 from Teec Nos Pos, Arizona to the Four Corners Monument in New Mexico. This short 6-mile route offers desert beauty, cultural depth, and a one-of-a-kind geographic landmark.
U.S. Route 160: Red Mesa to Teec Nos Pos – Arizona
Travel 20 miles across the Arizona high desert on U.S. Route 160 from Red Mesa to Teec Nos Pos, ending at the gateway to Four Corners. Discover sweeping landscapes and Navajo Nation history along this scenic southwestern route.