Google Maps now allows you to avoid Highways

Now when you map out your driving directions using Google Maps you can avoid that big city traffic, take a scenic route.

Google Maps now has a option whereby you can avoid "highways". Check the driving directions from Phoenix, AZ to Flagstaff, AZ (via GoogleMapsMania)

From Phoenix, AZ to Flagstaff, AZ when driving through highways it takes about 2 hours 11 minutes to cover 144 miles. (Google Maps Link)













Now when you avoid highways it takes about 4 hours and 30 minutes to cover 181 miles. (Google Maps Link)