AMERICA, ONE BEAUTIFUL ROAD AT A TIME

Flint Hills Scenic Byway

Kansas
Take your time. Make a few stops. Enjoy the view.
The Vast Tallgrass Prairie in the Flint Hills · Public Domain. Photo by Mike Blair, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks · Photo credits
THE JOURNEY IS THE REASON TO GO

Let the road set the pace.

Gateway to the tallgrass prairie, the Flint Hills Scenic Byway offers travelers an unchanged view of the grasslands of the Great Plains. Explore historic sites, quaint towns, and scenic vistas as you discover where the West truly begins.

The experienceNational Scenic Byway
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The vastness of the Tallgrass Prairie can only be seen to fully appreciate its grandeur. As the last large contiguous remnant of tallgrass prairie on earth, the Flint Hills Tallgrass Prairie offers an unspoiled landscape of serene natural beauty.
The Vast Tallgrass Prairie in the Flint Hills
Public Domain. Photo by Mike Blair, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks · Photo credits
This road sign sits along the Flint Hills Scenic Byway, just east of El Dorado, 18 miles south of the route's beginning in Cassoday, Kansas.
K-177 Road Sign East of El Dorado
Public Domain. · Photo credits

Before you drive

Choose your stops before departure and check current road access, weather and vehicle suitability. A byway listing does not guarantee that every section or visitor facility is open.

Make it a satisfying day

Choose a realistic section, then allow time for viewpoints, a town stop and breaks. Scenic mileage rarely tells the whole story of how long an outing will take.

Match the road to your vehicle

Check the exact roads for your car, RV or motorcoach. Tunnel dimensions, turning space, grades and road surfaces can matter as much as distance.

Official route information ↗State road-condition links ↗

Route overview and designation: Federal Highway Administration, America’s Byways. Research: October 2026. This is a travel idea, not live navigation or a guarantee that the full route is open. Confirm exact roads, current conditions, parking and any attraction reservations before departure.