Best Driving Songs in Country Music History

Every road trip needs the perfect soundtrack, and country music has delivered some of the most iconic driving songs of all time. From open highways to winding backroads, these hits capture the spirit of freedom and adventure that make country music timeless.

At number three is “On the Road Again” by Willie Nelson, a song that became the unofficial anthem of life on tour. Written on a flight and recorded in 1980, it earned Willie a Grammy for Best Country Song and even an Academy Award nomination. Few tunes capture the joy of rolling down the highway quite like this one.

Coming in at number two is “Life Is a Highway” by Rascal Flatts. Originally recorded by Canadian rocker Tom Cochrane and later covered by cowboy legend Chris LeDoux, it was Rascal Flatts who turned it into a modern country classic. Featured in Pixar’s Cars, the song inspired a new generation to crank up the radio and sing along.

And topping the list is “Take Me Home, Country Roads” by John Denver, a song that defined his career and became a love letter to West Virginia. Released in 1971, it soared up the charts and remains a global anthem for sports teams, college fans, and anyone who’s ever longed for home.

Whether you’re crossing state lines or cruising your hometown streets, these three songs prove that country music and the open road will always go hand in hand.