Cruise 7 peaceful miles along Steel Bridge Road in Saline County, Arkansas. This scenic rural route offers wooded views, a historic steel bridge, and a quiet look at the Arkansas backroads near Benton.
🌞 The South
Hit the road through the American South with scenic drives across Kentucky, Louisiana, Florida, and more. Discover historic byways, bayous, and Southern backroads.
Welcome to The South, where every mile tells a story rich in culture, history, and charm. This region spans a vibrant tapestry of landscapes—from the smoky peaks of Appalachia to the flat, sun-drenched Gulf Coast. Whether you’re cruising through the Bluegrass hills of Kentucky, exploring the bayous of Louisiana, or winding along Florida’s backroads, the South delivers a uniquely American experience filled with hospitality and heart.
Our drives across the Southern United States reveal both well-known highways and forgotten backroads. You’ll find scenic routes like the Natchez Trace Parkway, legendary paths like U.S. Route 11, and countless stretches of local charm dotted with BBQ joints, cotton fields, old rail crossings, and Civil War-era courthouses. This category is your guide to all the hidden gems and major corridors that shape Southern road culture—past and present.
From family road trips to solo explorations, The South offers something for every traveler. Expect stunning vistas, historical detours, and a slower pace that invites you to roll down the windows and take it all in. Let the cicadas sing, the gas station coffee flow, and the roadside attractions surprise you. This is Southern road travel, and it’s never just about the destination—it’s about the journey.
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Congo-Ferndale Rd: Ferndale to Salem ~ Arkansas
Drive 9 peaceful miles from Ferndale to Salem, Arkansas, along Congo-Ferndale Road—a scenic, tree-lined route that blends forested foothills with the expanding suburbs of Saline County.
Interstate 64: Louisville to Interstate 69 – Indiana
Take a scenic 95-mile journey along Interstate 64 from Louisville to Interstate 69 in Indiana, passing through New Albany, Corydon, and the forests of southern Indiana. This drive offers wooded landscapes, historic towns, and peaceful rural stretches perfect for a relax…
Arkansas Highway 305: Floyd to Center Hill
Take a quiet, scenic drive along Arkansas Highway 305 from Floyd to Center Hill in White County. This 8-mile rural route winds through rolling farmland and peaceful countryside, ending just west of Searcy at Highway 36.
U.S. Route 49: Helena/West-Helena – Arkansas
Travel 5 miles through Helena–West Helena, Arkansas on U.S. Route 49. Explore this vital Delta route connecting history, culture, and community in eastern Arkansas.
U.S. Route 49: Rich, Mississippi to Helena/W. Helena, Arkansas
Travel 11 miles along U.S. Route 49 from Rich, Mississippi to Helena-West Helena, Arkansas, crossing the scenic Mississippi River and exploring rich Delta landscapes and historic Helena’s cultural roots.
Arkansas Highway 92: Center Ridge to Bee Branch
Take a quiet drive along Arkansas Highway 92 from Center Ridge to Bee Branch, a 13-mile route through northern Conway and Van Buren Counties. Enjoy scenic farmland, small communities like Rabbit Ridge, and a relaxed pace in this peaceful slice of rural Arkansas.
Mississippi Highway 315: Sardis to Rich
Travel 34 peaceful miles along Mississippi Highway 315 from Sardis to Rich, passing through quiet Delta communities like Sledge and Birdie. This scenic rural route highlights the agricultural roots and history of northern Mississippi.
U.S. Route 49: Helena/West-Helena to Lula (Arkansas/Mississippi)
Take a scenic 10-mile drive along U.S. Route 49 from Helena/West-Helena, Arkansas to Lula, Mississippi. Cross the Mississippi River and explore the rich cultural heritage of the Delta region on this short but memorable route.
Natchez Trace Parkway: Tupelo – Mississippi
Cruise 7 peaceful miles along the Natchez Trace Parkway in Tupelo, Mississippi—from I-22 to US-278—exploring the serene forested corridor that skirts the city’s southwest side with access to local roads, Civil War history, and nearby Elvis landmarks.
U.S. Route 129: Tallassee to Deals Gap – TN/NC
Experience the legendary Tail of the Dragon as we drive U.S. Route 129 from Tallassee, TN to Deals Gap, NC—an adrenaline-filled ride featuring 318 curves through the Great Smoky Mountains and ending at the iconic Deals Gap Motorcycle Resort.
Interstate 65: Birmingham – Alabama
Drive 3.4 miles north on Interstate 65 through Birmingham, Alabama, from the I-20/59 interchange to the junction with I-22. This industrial corridor passes through rail yards, historic neighborhoods, and vital freight routes, linking central Birmingham with the expandin…