Indiana has 10 scenic byways mapped in the US Department of Transportation data, together covering about 1,084 miles of road. The longest is the The Indiana Lincoln Highway Byway, running roughly 287 mapped miles. 2 of the state’s routes carry the top All-American Road designation. This interactive map plots every Indiana 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 Indiana scenic byways map
The map opens framed on Indiana. 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 Indiana
Every scenic byway recorded in Indiana, with its designation and mapped length. Routes that run into neighbouring states are listed at their full length.
Scenic byway
Designation
Mapped length
The Indiana Lincoln Highway Byway
State Scenic Byway
287 mi
Ohio River Scenic Byway
National Scenic Byway
286 mi
Indiana’s Historic Pathways
National Scenic Byway
240 mi
Historic National Road – Indiana
All-American Road
150 mi
Whitewater Canal Scenic Byway
State Scenic Byway
70 mi
The Historic Michigan Road Byway
State Scenic Byway
34 mi
River Road Scenic Byway
State Scenic Byway
17 mi
Presidential Pathways Ohio Scenic Byway
State Scenic Byway
0 mi
Lincoln Highway
National Scenic Byway
0 mi
Historic National Road – Illinois
All-American Road
0 mi
Byway designations in Indiana
All-American Road × 2 — the top federal tier, a destination drive in its own right
National Scenic Byway × 3 — a federally recognised route with outstanding qualities
State Scenic Byway × 5 — designated by the state scenic byway programme
Planning a scenic drive in Indiana
Start with the headline routes. Indiana’s All-American Roads — Historic National Road – Indiana, Historic National Road – Illinois — 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 Indiana campgrounds map, and for a different pace try the Indiana 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.
Indiana scenic byways: frequently asked questions
How many scenic byways does Indiana have?
This map shows 10 scenic byways in Indiana, covering about 1,084 mapped miles.
What is the longest scenic byway in Indiana?
The The Indiana Lincoln Highway Byway is the longest, at roughly 287 mapped miles.
Does Indiana have any All-American Roads?
Yes — Historic National Road – Indiana, Historic National Road – Illinois 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.
