Google Maps suggests scenic route

I really like Google Maps especially because I can make the size of the map quite big and the ease of zooming and panning but sometimes computers come up with interesting routes. If the link below works it shows going through Kansas City and taking an extra 35 mile detour.

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=from%3A%20Roberts%2C%20WI%20to%3A%20Miami%2C%20OK&ll=39.132324%2C-94.675984&spn=0.475098%2C0.789730&hl=en