Road Trip #1129 – Florida’s Turnpike South – Mile 222-165 | Yeehaw Junction
In this episode of 504 Road Trips, we continue our drive southbound along Florida’s Turnpike, beginning in Osceola County at mile marker 222. We’re now in the longest stretch of controlled-access highway in the United States without an exit–a remarkable 46.3 miles between interchanges.
We pass through wide-open cattle lands and orange groves as we leave urban Central Florida far behind. Along the way, we pass the remote crossroads of Yeehaw Junction, once home to the historic Desert Inn, a unique landmark that stood for over a century before its tragic destruction in 2020.
This segment takes us through Indian River County, Okeechobee County, and back into Indian River again before we cross into St. Lucie County–home to Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, and the spring training home of the New York Mets.
This video was filmed on Saturday, March 1, 2025, and covers Florida’s Turnpike southbound from mile marker 222 to 165.
Thanks for riding along with us!
Index
00:00 Intro
00:09 Osceola County
10:34 Yeehaw Junction
10:48 Osceola County
12:01 Indian River County
12:47 Okechobee County
15:42 Indian River County
18:44 St. Lucie County
21:43 Outro
Photo: Saturday sports, Yeehaw Junction, Florida, 14 Nov. 2009 – Motorcycles outside Desert Inn By Phillip Capper – https://www.flickr.com/photos/flissphil/4105762507/, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=128106223
Photo: Desert Inn and Restaurant, Yeehaw Junction, FL, 2020 By Jamesmartin111 – Own work, CC0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=89787573
Music licensed by https://Artlist.io
1 Paul Vinson – Last Summer
2 Michael Shynes – When Youre Older
3 Ibsen Producer – Aroma
4 Ikoliks – Keepin Up
5 Sean Magwire – For the City – Instrumental version
6 The Lighthearts – Dont Give Up – Instrumental version
7 ZISO – Thank God You Left – Short version
*About Florida’s Turnpike:*
Florida’s Turnpike is one of the state’s major north–south toll highways, stretching approximately 312 miles from Interstate 75 near Wildwood in Central Florida to U.S. Highway 1 in Florida City, just outside of Miami. Often referred to as the “Mainline,” it serves as a vital corridor for travelers and commuters moving between Central and South Florida. Operated by Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise, the highway features modern service plazas, electronic tolling with SunPass compatibility, and access to key cities like Orlando, West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami. Popular with both tourists and commercial traffic, the Turnpike provides a smoother alternative to congested sections of Interstate 95 along the Atlantic Coast.
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