US64

US Route 64 (US 64) is an east–west United States highway designated as a major cross-country corridor in the southern half of the country. The route generally runs from the southwestern United States toward the Atlantic coast, connecting rural areas with regional centers and serving tourism, commerce, and local traffic. Over its length, US 64 intersects and sometimes overlaps with multiple Interstate and U.S. routes, providing connections to larger networks and facilitating travel between major destinations.

The eastern portion of US 64 passes through North Carolina, where it serves as a significant east–west corridor across central parts of the state and provides access to coastal towns and recreational areas along the Atlantic coast. In the western United States, the highway traverses varied terrains, including desert regions and higher elevation areas, and links communities across several states. Throughout its history, various segments have been upgraded to freeways or divided highways, while other sections remain two-lane rural highways. The exact alignments of US 64 have changed over time due to realignments, bypass construction, and urban development.

Establishment and administration: US 64 was introduced in the original 1926 U.S. Highway System and has since undergone multiple realignments, extensions, and adjustments in response to changing transportation needs and infrastructure projects. The highway is maintained by state departments of transportation, with different segments subject to state and local planning, improvements, and safety updates.