Highway 10 (Saudi Arabia)

Highway 10 is a highway in Saudi Arabia, stretching from Ad Darb in Al Darb Governorate to the Saudi–UAE border near the Persian Gulf. The highway is 1,480 kilometers long.
The highway became famous for its straight section that is 240 kilometers long between Haradh and Al Batha, and has no bends or noticeable gradients, earning it the world record for the longest straight road.

History

Saudi Arabia's Highway 10 240 kilometers straight section has emerged as the world's longest straight road, surpassing Australia's Eyre Highway 146 kilometers straight section.
The highway cuts through the vast Rub' al Khali desert, also known as the Empty Quarter. The road was originally built as a private road for King Fahd of Saudi Arabia.