It’s very human to have suitcases packed, a full tank of fuel, and miles of paved roads before you head into eternity. Through time, the urge for exploration has caused people to leave their homes and venture off onto the road.

From the Pacific Coast Highway to the Natchez Trace, these 20 drives cover the full range of American landscape — and all of them are better experienced at road-trip pace than any…

It’s very human to have suitcases packed, a full tank of fuel, and miles of paved roads before you head into eternity. Through time, the urge for exploration has caused people to…