A State-by-State Guide to the USA's Highest Paved Roads
From the rugged peaks of Colorado to the lush heights of the Appalachians, America is a land of vast and varied elevations. Yet, not all adventures require hiking boots or mountain climbing gear. Some of the nation's most breathtaking vistas are accessible through the winding stretches of tarmac that ascend its mountain ranges. Buckle up as we take you on a coast-to-coast journey, state by state, unveiling the USA's highest paved roads. Whether you're a motor enthusiast, a road trip lover, or someone in search of unparalleled scenic drives, this guide promises to elevate your travel experiences—literally.
| State | Elevation (ft) | Highest point |
| Alabama | 2,405 | Cheaha Mountain |
| Alaska | 3,332 | Eureka Summit on Glenn Hwy (AK 1) |
| Arizona | 9,553 | Arizona Snow Bowl |
| Arkansas | 2,681 | Polk coHP |
| California | 10,320 | Rock Creek Road from Toms Place |
| Colorado | 14,130 | Mount Evans |
| Connecticut | 1,555 | Bald Mountain (CT 272) |
| Delaware | 448 | Ebright Azimuth |
| Florida | 340 | Lakewood |
| Georgia | 4,784 | Brasstown Bald gate (GA Alt 180) |
| Hawaii | 11,161 | Mauna Loa Observatory |
| Idaho | 9,261 | Mount Harrison |
| Illinois | 1,142 | 1 mi. S of Scales Mound on CR 67 |
| Indiana | 1,253 | Elliot Road by Hoosier Hill |
| Iowa | 1,654 | 2 miles south of Bigelow, Minn. (IA 60) |
| Kansas | 3,920 | at state line by Kanorado (old US 24) |
| Kentucky | 4,145 | FAA site on Black Mountain |
| Louisiana | 456 | Old Athens |
| Maine | 2,280 | a mile north of Appalachian Tr (ME 17) |
| Maryland | 3,080 | near Conneway Hill (US 50) |
| Massachusetts | 3,491 | Mount Greylock |
| Michigan | 1,790 | 3/4 mile SE of Watersmeet Park (US 2) |
| Minnesota | 2,040 | ~4 miles south of Isabella (MN 1) |
| Mississippi | 680 | US 72 at jct. with road to Benton LO |
| Missouri | 1,730 | next to the Webster coHP (Road P) |
| Montana | 10,200 | Beartooth Hwy (US 212) at WY state line |
| Nebraska | 5,105 | Bushnell Exit (I-80) |
| Nevada | 10,163 | Wheeler Peak trailhead GBNP |
| New Hampshire | 6,286 | Mount Washington Auto Road |
| New Jersey | 1,803 | High Point |
| New Mexico | 10,678 | NM 532 at Sandia Crest |
| New York | 4,865 | Whiteface Mtn Mem Hwy on 431 |
| North Carolina | 6,684 | Mount Mitchell |
| North Dakota | 3,220 | 1.5 miles NW of Rhame (US 12) |
| Ohio | 1,540 | Hi Point Career Center |
| Oklahoma | 4,846 | state line west of Mexhoma |
| Oregon | 7,877 | viewpoint-east Crater Lake rim |
| Pennsylvania | 3,160 | 0.2 mi. E of Baughman Spring on 2004 |
| Rhode Island | 812 | Jerimoth Hill on Hartford Pike |
| South Carolina | 3,520 | F Van Clayton Mem Hwy to Sassafras Mtn |
| South Dakota | 6,712 | O'Neil Pass on US 85 |
| Tennessee | 6,643 | Collins Gap GSMNP on Clingmans Dome Rd |
| Texas | 6,790 | McDonald Observatory (Mt Locke) |
| Utah | 10,715 | just SW of Bald Mountain Pass on UT 150 |
| Vermont | 3,840 | Mount Equinox |
| Virginia | 4,880 | Grayson Highlands SP at Haw Orchard Mtn |
| Washington | 6,400 | Sunrise Ranger Station MRNP |
| West Virginia | 4,840 | Snowshoe Ski Area |
| Wisconsin | 1,930 | Sugarbush Hill spur off Bradley Lake Rd |
| Wyoming | 10,947 | Beartooth Pass on Beartooth Hwy (US 212) |