Alabama has 9 scenic byways mapped in the US Department of Transportation data, together covering about 637 miles of road. The longest is the Black Belt Nature and Heritage Trail, running roughly 217 mapped miles. 2 of the state’s routes carry the top All-American Road designation. This interactive map plots every Alabama scenic byway — filter by designation, search any town or address, and click a route for its details.
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Route data: US Department of Transportation scenic byway layers (geo.dot.gov). Location search by OpenStreetMap Nominatim. Routes show the mapped corridor and are for reference only – check current conditions before travelling.
How to use the Alabama scenic byways map
The map opens framed on Alabama. Each line is one scenic byway, coloured by designation. Zoom with the scroll wheel, click any route to see its name, designation, administering agency and mapped length, and use the designation checkboxes or the name filter to focus on the routes you want. Some byways continue across the state line — their full mapped length is shown.
Scenic byways in Alabama
Every scenic byway recorded in Alabama, with its designation and mapped length. Routes that run into neighbouring states are listed at their full length.
Scenic byway
Designation
Mapped length
Black Belt Nature and Heritage Trail
State Scenic Byway
217 mi
Alabama’s Coastal Connection
National Scenic Byway
129 mi
Appalachian Highlands Scenic Byway
State Scenic Byway
80 mi
Lookout Mountain Parkway
State Scenic Byway
55 mi
Selma to Montgomery March Byway
All-American Road
51 mi
Barbour County Governor’s Trail
State Scenic Byway
38 mi
Natchez Trace Parkway
All-American Road
33 mi
Talladega Scenic Drive
National Scenic Byway
26 mi
Alabama’s Stagecoach Route Through Leeds
State Scenic Byway
7 mi
Byway designations in Alabama
All-American Road × 2 — the top federal tier, a destination drive in its own right
National Scenic Byway × 2 — a federally recognised route with outstanding qualities
State Scenic Byway × 5 — designated by the state scenic byway programme
Planning a scenic drive in Alabama
Start with the headline routes. Alabama’s All-American Roads — Selma to Montgomery March Byway, Natchez Trace Parkway — are the obvious place to begin. Check seasonal conditions before you travel — mountain and back-country byways can close in winter. For overnight stops along the way, see our Alabama campgrounds map, and for a different pace try the Alabama cycling map.
Route data comes from the US Department of Transportation scenic byway layers at geo.dot.gov, harmonised into a single dataset. It reflects what the transportation agencies publish and may lag local designations. Routes show the mapped corridor and are for planning only — check current road conditions before you travel.
Alabama scenic byways: frequently asked questions
How many scenic byways does Alabama have?
This map shows 9 scenic byways in Alabama, covering about 637 mapped miles.
What is the longest scenic byway in Alabama?
The Black Belt Nature and Heritage Trail is the longest, at roughly 217 mapped miles.
Does Alabama have any All-American Roads?
Yes — Selma to Montgomery March Byway, Natchez Trace Parkway carries the All-American Road designation, the highest federal tier.
I'm Daniel O'Donohue, the voice and creator behind The MapScaping Podcast ( A podcast for the geospatial community ). With a professional background as a geospatial specialist, I've spent years harnessing the power of spatial to unravel the complexities of our world, one layer at a time.
