States with the most scenic roads? States with the least scenic roads?

[Roadgeekteen]

Never been to these states, but my wild guesses would be Kansas or Indiana.

[NWI_Irish96]

They aren't always the easiest to get to, but Indiana has its share of scenic roads. Most are best when viewed when the leaves are changing colors. Here are a few of my favorites.

IN 135 between IN 58 and IN 45
IN 45 between IN 46 and IN 135
IN 156 between IN 56 and IN 56
IN 66 between IN 70 and IN 237
US 12 between IN 149 and IN 520

[Roadgeekteen]

They aren't always the easiest to get to, but Indiana has its share of scenic roads. Most are best when viewed when the leaves are changing colors. Here are a few of my favorites.

IN 135 between IN 58 and IN 45
IN 45 between IN 46 and IN 135
IN 156 between IN 56 and IN 56
IN 66 between IN 70 and IN 237
US 12 between IN 149 and IN 520

I mean, every state has scenic roads. Delaware might be worse though.

[thspfc]

Colorado wins, and it's not close. As for least scenic, I'd say Nebraska for % of roads that are boring, and Texas for most miles of roads that are boring.

I disagree on some of the above.  Utah and California both have just as many scenic roads if not more than Colorado.  Eastern Texas roads are dull but they come alive west of San Antonio.   Yeah I-10 is boring as hell but that's a pretty crappy way to get across the state unless you're in a hurry.  Nebraska by default was going to be high on the boring list.

That's why I said miles, not percentages, for Texas. There are many scenic roads in Texas but there are also so many boring ones since it's such a huge state.

[ozarkman417]

If you want an entire state that's boring, it's got to be Iowa.

Unfortunately, many people who bypass the state on I-29 see it that way, because the route stays in the Missouri River valley the whole time. I did that en route to SD and the most interesting part of Iowa for me was being able to see the First National Bank Tower from many miles away.. which is in Nebraska.

[silverback1065]

Indiana has to be the least.

[kphoger]

Never been to these states, but my wild guesses would be Kansas or Indiana.

For most scenic and least scenic, respectively?

... on I-29 ... the most interesting part of Iowa for me was being able to see the First National Bank Tower from many miles away.. which is in Nebraska.

But the scenery was still part of driving in Iowa.

[Roadgeekteen]

Never been to these states, but my wild guesses would be Kansas or Indiana.

For most scenic and least scenic, respectively?

... on I-29 ... the most interesting part of Iowa for me was being able to see the First National Bank Tower from many miles away.. which is in Nebraska.

But the scenery was still part of driving in Iowa.

Just for least scenic.

[hbelkins]

Never been to these states, but my wild guesses would be Kansas or Indiana.

Indiana can be quit scenic in the southern part of the state. I think I-64 is a scenic drive most of the way from Louisville to Evansville, but I've done it several times so the magic wears off after awhile.

As for Kansas, traversing the Flint Hills on the I-35 portion of the Turnpike is surprisingly scenic. I found crossing the southern part of the state on US 166 to be quite scenic as well.

And someone mentioned Missouri. US 60 is scenic from Poplar Bluff to just east of Springfield, and is a fairly quick drive now that all of it is four lanes.

[kphoger]

I've found most Missouri routes to be scenic.

[thspfc]

Never been to these states, but my wild guesses would be Kansas or Indiana.

For most scenic and least scenic, respectively?

... on I-29 ... the most interesting part of Iowa for me was being able to see the First National Bank Tower from many miles away.. which is in Nebraska.

But the scenery was still part of driving in Iowa.

Just for least scenic.

Ever been to Dubuque? That area is the only reason I'd say Iowa isn't last.

[kphoger]

I don't think anyone has contested Delaware, even though it's been suggested twice now.

[Terry Shea]

Never been to these states, but my wild guesses would be Kansas or Indiana.

Actually, Kansas is quite scenic along I-70 between Topeka and Manhattan.

[Roadgeekteen]

New Jersey is also down there, besides some parts in the north.

[kphoger]

Kansas has plenty of scenic driving, but you generally have to leave the Interstate to find it.

K-161, Cheyenne County
US-160, Clark County
US-160, Elk County
K-177, Chase County
K-177, Geary County
K-4, Wabaunsee County

[texaskdog]

Least: Oklahoma maybe?

Oklahoma has Mountains, there is always potential there.  Indiana is pretty high on my own mental list of states I've frequented a good sample the road network. Louisiana wasn't really all that much of a looker either. 

Central Illinois is god awful

I've been to 40 states.  The worst I've seen are Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, and North Dakota. 

[Max Rockatansky]

Least: Oklahoma maybe?

Oklahoma has Mountains, there is always potential there.  Indiana is pretty high on my own mental list of states I've frequented a good sample the road network. Louisiana wasn't really all that much of a looker either. 

Central Illinois is god awful

I've been to 40 states.  The worst I've seen are Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, and North Dakota.

The irony is that I-94 through Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota is one of the most scenic Interstate segments out there. 

[webny99]

I don't think anyone has contested Delaware, even though it's been suggested twice now.

It does have the ocean, at least.

I've been to 40 states.  The worst I've seen are Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, and North Dakota.

The irony is that I-94 through Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota is one of the most scenic Interstate segments out there. 

Yeah, western North Dakota is quite scenic. It's definitely not the least-scenic state as a whole.

[kphoger]

I don't think anyone has contested Delaware, even though it's been suggested twice now.

It does have the ocean, at least.

I've never been there but, looking on GSV, I find very little of the ocean (or even the Delaware River) that can be seen from the road there.

[SectorZ]

I don't think anyone has contested Delaware, even though it's been suggested twice now.

It does have the ocean, at least.

I've never been there but, looking on GSV, I find very little of the ocean (or even the Delaware River) that can be seen from the road there.

The part closest to Maryland has a lot of beaches and accessible coastline. Delaware Bay and then the river to the north there isn't much at all along the water.

[kphoger]

The part closest to Maryland has a lot of beaches and accessible coastline.

Visible from the road?  If not, then they have nothing to do with "the most scenic roads".

[MikieTimT]

Least: Oklahoma maybe?

Oklahoma has Mountains, there is always potential there.  Indiana is pretty high on my own mental list of states I've frequented a good sample the road network. Louisiana wasn't really all that much of a looker either.

Oklahoma is quite scenic once you get east of US-69.  Very similar to western Arkansas.  US-59, US-271, US-270, and US-259 are worth a trip via GSV if you don't have the chance to drive for real.

[MikieTimT]

Most: Arkansas (NW half).

Least: Arkansas (SE half).

I kind of thought US 65 was an interesting Highway if not kind of scenic.  Lake Chicot even has an overlook at the state visitor center.

We always stop at that visitor center when in that area.  That lake and visitor center, and perhaps Lake Providence, are pretty much the only things I look forward to when transiting that area between Little Rock and Tallulah.  Sure would be nice to get a quicker connection to I-20 if they'd take the Future I-530 on past Monticello and along US-425.

[deathtopumpkins]

The part closest to Maryland has a lot of beaches and accessible coastline.

Visible from the road?  If not, then they have nothing to do with "the most scenic roads".

I'd say the coast is pretty visible from the road... https://goo.gl/maps/nHTDo42uVjigk9oC7

[kphoger]

The part closest to Maryland has a lot of beaches and accessible coastline.

Visible from the road?  If not, then they have nothing to do with "the most scenic roads".

I'd say the coast is pretty visible from the road... https://goo.gl/maps/nHTDo42uVjigk9oC7

OK, so the coast is visible from a total 0.5 miles of Delaware highways?