Summer is a perfect time for rolling down the windows, cranking up the radio, and enjoying a nice, scenic drive down some of Indiana’s most beautiful roads. Not sure where to drive? Check out these 6 backroads for a perfect scenic drive.
- Whitewater Canal Scenic Byway
Jimmy Emerson, DVM/Flickr This gorgeous drive will take you alongside this historic canal, sometimes showing sites of the Ohio River. You’ll also experience former railroads, historic buildings, and miles of rolling hills throughout the historic Whitewater River valley. Total drive distance is 67 miles. Get full info and directions here.
- Indiana SR-62
Jim Grey/Flickr This long state road offers a windy, yet stunning drive through some of Indiana’s prettiest places. It extends from the Illinois State Line to the southwestern corner of our fair state, and even has quite a few changes in elevation, which is hard to find in Indiana. It’s also a great road for motorcyclists. The entire road travels 223 miles. More details can be found here.
- Lincoln Highway
Jim Grey/Flickr Don’t be fooled by the name - this highway is actual a byway and a historic one at that! This “highway” stretches from California to New York and its route through Indiana is charming and idyllic. This highway expands over 155 miles and more information can be found here.
- Wabash River Scenic Byway
wikimedia If you love traveling alongside rivers, you’ll love some parts of this historic byway. This road starts in West Lafayette and ends in Lafayette, taking your through historic downtown areas. While this drive is under 20 miles, it generally takes more than a half hour to complete, making it a long drive for some Hoosiers. Learn more about this road here.
- Ohio River Scenic Byway
Jimmy Emerson. DVM/Flickr This charming road is full of historic sites, from villages and farms to rural countryside. Waterways, forests, and caves line this 303 mile scenic drive. Learn more about this charming route here.
- Historic National Road
Jasperdo/Flickr If you love Indiana and US history, you’ll want to check out this famous and scenic backroad. You’ll take in Victorian-style streetcar districts and neighborhoods, Pike towns, and charming downtown areas and villages along this road. It’s also lined with plenty of historic eateries and diners. Learn more about this 156 mile road here.
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Jimmy Emerson, DVM/Flickr
This gorgeous drive will take you alongside this historic canal, sometimes showing sites of the Ohio River. You’ll also experience former railroads, historic buildings, and miles of rolling hills throughout the historic Whitewater River valley. Total drive distance is 67 miles. Get full info and directions here.
Jim Grey/Flickr
This long state road offers a windy, yet stunning drive through some of Indiana’s prettiest places. It extends from the Illinois State Line to the southwestern corner of our fair state, and even has quite a few changes in elevation, which is hard to find in Indiana. It’s also a great road for motorcyclists. The entire road travels 223 miles. More details can be found here.
Don’t be fooled by the name - this highway is actual a byway and a historic one at that! This “highway” stretches from California to New York and its route through Indiana is charming and idyllic. This highway expands over 155 miles and more information can be found here.
wikimedia
If you love traveling alongside rivers, you’ll love some parts of this historic byway. This road starts in West Lafayette and ends in Lafayette, taking your through historic downtown areas. While this drive is under 20 miles, it generally takes more than a half hour to complete, making it a long drive for some Hoosiers. Learn more about this road here.
Jimmy Emerson. DVM/Flickr
This charming road is full of historic sites, from villages and farms to rural countryside. Waterways, forests, and caves line this 303 mile scenic drive. Learn more about this charming route here.
Jasperdo/Flickr
If you love Indiana and US history, you’ll want to check out this famous and scenic backroad. You’ll take in Victorian-style streetcar districts and neighborhoods, Pike towns, and charming downtown areas and villages along this road. It’s also lined with plenty of historic eateries and diners. Learn more about this 156 mile road here.
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