There's something deeply satisfying about hitting the open road with no schedule except the one you create along the way. The US serves up road trip gold—from coastal highways that hug dramatic cliffs to mountain passes that reveal jaw-dropping vistas around every hairpin turn. Whether you're craving salt air and crashing waves along the coastline, rolling mountain peaks, or the rugged wilderness of the American West, these five road trips deliver the kind of scenery no airplane window can match. 

Each route has its own personality and pace, perfect for travelers who understand that sometimes the journey really is the destination. Pack light, download your road trip essentials, and prepare for adventures that unfold at exactly the speed they should.