North Dakota has 10 scenic byways mapped in the US Department of Transportation data, together covering about 440 miles of road. The longest is the Old Red Old Ten Scenic Byway, running roughly 123 mapped miles. This interactive map plots every North Dakota 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 North Dakota scenic byways map
The map opens framed on North Dakota. 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 North Dakota
Every scenic byway recorded in North Dakota, with its designation and mapped length. Routes that run into neighbouring states are listed at their full length.
Scenic byway
Designation
Mapped length
Old Red Old Ten Scenic Byway
State Scenic Byway
123 mi
Sheyenne River Valley Scenic Byway
National Scenic Byway
77 mi
Turtle Mountain Scenic Byway
State Scenic Byway
44 mi
Des Lacs National Wildlife Refuge Scenic Backway
State Scenic Byway
40 mi
Native American Scenic Byway
National Scenic Byway
35 mi
Rendezvous Region Scenic Backway
State Scenic Byway
33 mi
Killdeer Mountain Four Bears Scenic Byway
State Scenic Byway
28 mi
Chan SanSan Scenic Backway
State Scenic Byway
24 mi
Sakakawea Scenic Byway
State Scenic Byway
22 mi
Theodore Roosevelt National Park North Unit Scenic Byway
State Scenic Byway
13 mi
Byway designations in North Dakota
National Scenic Byway × 2 — a federally recognised route with outstanding qualities
State Scenic Byway × 8 — designated by the state scenic byway programme
Planning a scenic drive in North Dakota
Start with the headline routes. The state’s National Scenic Byways — Sheyenne River Valley Scenic Byway, Native American Scenic Byway — are a strong starting point. Check seasonal conditions before you travel — mountain and back-country byways can close in winter. For overnight stops along the way, see our North Dakota campgrounds map, and for a different pace try the North Dakota 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.
North Dakota scenic byways: frequently asked questions
How many scenic byways does North Dakota have?
This map shows 10 scenic byways in North Dakota, covering about 440 mapped miles.
What is the longest scenic byway in North Dakota?
The Old Red Old Ten Scenic Byway is the longest, at roughly 123 mapped miles.
Does North Dakota have any All-American Roads?
North Dakota has no All-American Roads in this dataset, but it does have 2 National Scenic Byways and a wider set of state-designated routes.
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.
