Road Trippin': Burns to Hollister

Are you itching for a road trip? From Burns, Tennessee to Hollister, Missouri, you can take several routes to get to your destination. Don't worry, we've got you covered on which route to take and the time it takes to get there.

Route 1: I-40 W and US-65 N

Distance: 413 miles Drive Time: 6 hours and 30 minutes

This route is the tried and true option. Take I-40 West and then hop on US-65 North. You'll go through Memphis and Little Rock, but if you're in the mood for some adventurous stops, there are plenty to choose from along the way.

Recommendations:

• Memphis, Tennessee: for some good BBQ at Central BBQ
• Little Rock, Arkansas: visit the Clinton Presidential library and Museum
• Ozark National Forest: stop for a hike and a picnic

Route 2: I-40 W, I-49 N, and US-71 N

Distance: 463 miles Drive Time: 7 hours and 30 minutes

Want to add a little bit of a twist to your road trip? Take I-40 all the way to Van Buren, Arkansas. Then take I-49 North to Fort Smith and initiate your trip on US-71 North.

Recommendations:

• Fort Smith National Historic Site: for a historical lesson on the wild west
• Roaring River State Park: catch some fish or hike one of the many trails
• Bentonville, Arkansas: stop by the Walmart Museum

Route 3: I-40 W and I-44 W

Distance: 477 miles Drive Time: 8 hours

For a more scenic drive, take I-40 West and merge with I-44 West. Sure, this route might take the longest, but you'll be able to enjoy the mountain scenery and drive by the Grand Lake in Oklahoma.

Recommendations:

• Hot Springs National Park: relax in one of the many hot springs baths
• Tulsa, Oklahoma: tour the Philbrook Museum of Art
• Joplin, Missouri: take in the Route 66 history in the historic downtown district

Regardless of the route you choose, just remember to take your time and enjoy the ride. It's about the journey, not just the destination. Happy road trippin'!