Morning: Depart from Oklahoma City and head east on I‑40, stopping briefly at the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum for a reflective walk (1 hour). Continue driving toward the Texas border.
Afternoon: Cross into Texas and explore the vibrant Dallas Arts District for a quick lunch and a stroll through the Dallas Museum of Art (2 hours).
Evening: Arrive in Memphis and unwind on Beale Street with live blues music and local barbecue (2 hours).
Find HotelsMorning: Visit Graceland for a tour of Elvis' home (2 hours). Then hit the road toward the Gulf Coast, crossing into Louisiana.
Afternoon: Stop at the historic Vicksburg National Military Park for a quick historical tour (1 hour). Continue driving to New Orleans and check into your hotel.
Evening: Explore the French Quarter, enjoy beignets at Café du Monde and wander through Jackson Square (2 hours).
Find HotelsMorning: Depart New Orleans and drive through the scenic Lake Pontchartrain area, stopping at St. Bernard Parish for a short riverfront walk (1 hour).
Afternoon: Stop in the Florida Keys for a quick bite in Key West and visit the Southernmost Point (2 hours).
Evening: Arrive in Miami, unwind at South Beach for a sunset walk and dinner at a seaside restaurant (2 hours).
Find HotelsTo extend the trip, add a day in New Orleans to enjoy a swamp tour or a cooking class, and another night in Miami to explore the Art Deco District and the Everglades. To shorten the journey, skip the Dallas stop and head straight from Oklahoma City to Memphis, reducing the drive by about 150 miles and saving a day.