Cross-Country Corridor: California to Illinois
A focused 4-day transcontinental journey along the historic Route 66 corridor. This efficient route balances long-distance driving with iconic roadside milestones, transitioning from the Pacific Coast through the Mojave Desert and High Plains to the Midwest.
Huntington Beach -> Seligman -> Santa Rosa -> Tulsa -> Creal Springs
- Seligman Main Street
- Blue Hole
- Cadillac Ranch
- Gateway Arch
Desert Crossing to Route 66
5851 Snead Dr
5851 Snead Dr, Huntington Beach, CA, US
Calico Ghost Town
Calico Ghost Town, Yermo, CA, US
Seligman Main Street
Seligman Main Street, Seligman, AZ, US
High Desert Icons and Blue Holes
Standin' on the Corner Park
Standin' on the Corner Park, Winslow, AZ, US
Blue Hole
Blue Hole, Santa Rosa, NM, US
The Great Plains and Monuments
Cadillac Ranch
Cadillac Ranch, Amarillo, TX, US
Oklahoma City National Memorial
Oklahoma City National Memorial, Oklahoma City, OK, US
The Heartland to Southern Illinois
Gateway Arch
Gateway Arch, St. Louis, MO, US
349 Circle Dr
349 Circle Dr, Creal Springs, IL, US
- You will cross two time zones: Pacific to Mountain in Arizona, and Mountain to Central in New Mexico.
- The stretch through the Mojave Desert and Eastern New Mexico has limited services; refuel whenever your tank is half empty.
- Monitor weather closely in the Texas Panhandle and Oklahoma, as high winds and sudden storms are common.
- Day 1: 6h 33m driving — plan rest stops
- Day 2: 7h 30m driving — plan rest stops
- Day 3: 6h 15m driving — plan rest stops
- Day 4: 9h 25m driving — plan rest stops