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Cross-Country Transit: Huntington Beach to Southern Illinois
A focused 4-day transcontinental drive from the Pacific coast to the heart of Illinois. This efficient corridor route follows the historic I-40 and I-44, balancing long-distance transit with iconic American West landmarks.
4days
10stops
2332km
Day 1: 5851 Snead Dr → Kelso Depot → Lowell Observatory
8h 7min · 832km3 stops
5851 Snead Dr
09:00 – 11:00
3h 30min · 356km
Kelso Depot
12:00 – 14:00
4h 37min · 476km
Lowell Observatory
15:00 – 17:00
Day 2: Petrified Forest National Park → Blue Hole
1h 46min · 179km2 stops
Petrified Forest National Park
09:00 – 11:00
1h 46min · 179km
Blue Hole
12:00 – 14:00
Day 3: Cadillac Ranch → Oklahoma City National Memori… → Center of the Universe
6h 15min · 686km3 stops
Cadillac Ranch
09:00 – 11:00
2h 21min · 259km
Oklahoma City National Memorial
12:00 – 14:00
3h 54min · 428km
Center of the Universe
15:00 – 17:00
Day 4: Gateway Arch → 349 Circle Dr
5h 45min · 635km2 stops
Gateway Arch
09:00 – 11:00
5h 45min · 635km
349 Circle Dr
12:00 – 14:00
Heads Up
- 1. Check weather for high-elevation passes around Flagstaff, especially in early spring.
- 2. Ensure the vehicle is fully serviced; cell service can be spotty in Mojave and New Mexico desert stretches.
- 3. Pre-book lodging in smaller towns like Santa Rosa to ensure availability during peak travel dates.
- 4. Day 1: 8h 7m driving — plan rest stops
- 5. Day 2: 7h 4m driving — plan rest stops
- 6. Day 3: 7h 50m driving — plan rest stops
- 7. Day 4: 7h 52m driving — plan rest stops