Nearly 240km without a single bend in the road.

Saudi Arabia's Highway 10 crosses the Rub'al Khali Desert, the world's largest completely empty sand desert.

According to Guinness World Records, Saudi Arabia's Highway 10 holds the record for being 240km long with no curves or bends, making it the world's longest straight highway.

The route runs through the vast and harsh Rub'al Khali desert, connecting Highway 75 in Haradh, known for its oil reserves, and Highway 95 in Al Batha (bordering the United Arab Emirates).

With nearly 240km of straight road without a single bend or steep curve, the route is considered to offer travelers a unique experience amidst vast open spaces and unobstructed views.

On average, cars take about two hours to complete the super-straight route on the line.

However, drivers face dangers such as driving in temperatures exceeding 50 degrees Celsius during the day and potentially dropping below 5 degrees Celsius at night, as well as hazards from animals like camels or sand accumulating on the road surface.

Highway No. 10 is considered a particularly important achievement in Saudi Arabia's efforts to develop its transport infrastructure, enhance logistics capabilities, strengthen regional connectivity, and facilitate economic diversification in line with the Saudi government's Vision 2030 initiative.

Prior to Saudi Arabia's Highway 10, the record for the world's longest straight road belonged to the 146km stretch of the Eyre Highway connecting Western and South Australia.

Some magazines have also claimed that Saudi Arabia's Highway 85, at 822km long, is the world's longest straight road. However, in reality, the road is not entirely straight and still has some gentle curves.

TB (according to Transportation)

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