A journey from the Arctic chill of Alaska to the southern tip of Argentina—without taking a U-turn?
That’s the marvel of the Pan-American Highway, the longest drivable route in the world, stretching over 30,600 kilometers (approx. 19,000 miles) through 14 different countries across North, Central, and South America.

The journey begins in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, and winds through Canada, the U.S., Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile, and ends in Ushuaia, Argentina, the southernmost city in the world.

Originally dreamt up in the early 1920s, the Pan-American Highway became a reality when 14 nations signed a convention in 1937, committing to build and maintain this historic road. By the 1960s, the majority of the route was open to the public.

What makes this highway even more remarkable is its sheer diversity: the road cuts across deserts, mountains, rainforests, cities, and coastal highways, offering an unmatched travel experience through cultures, climates, and time zones.

However, there’s one place where the road breaks: the Darién Gap—a wild jungle stretch between Panama and Colombia, where no road exists, making this the only non-drivable segment. Adventurers often bypass it by boat or air.

If you travel 500 km a day, this road trip would take about 60 days. But it’s not just about distance—it’s a drive through history, nature, and the soul of two continents.