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Pacific Coast to Southern Illinois Transit
A focused transcontinental transit covering 1,850 miles in three days. This high-efficiency corridor route follows I-40 and I-44, transitioning from Pacific coasts through high deserts and rolling plains to the heart of Southern Illinois.
3days
8stops
2795km
Day 1: Huntington Beach → Arizona Route 66 Museum → Gallup Cultural Center
10h 5min · 1065km3 stops
Huntington Beach
09:00 – 11:00
5h 12min · 529km
Arizona Route 66 Museum
12:00 – 14:00
4h 53min · 536km
Gallup Cultural Center
15:00 – 17:00
Day 2: Cadillac Ranch → Bricktown Canal → The Gathering Place
9h 45min · 1092km3 stops
Cadillac Ranch
09:00 – 11:00
5h 53min · 664km
Bricktown Canal
12:00 – 14:00
3h 52min · 428km
The Gathering Place
15:00 – 17:00
Day 3: Gateway Arch National Park → Creal Springs Town Center
5h 50min · 639km2 stops
Gateway Arch National Park
09:00 – 11:00
5h 50min · 639km
Creal Springs Town Center
12:00 – 14:00
Heads Up
- 1. Prepare for a significant time zone shift from Pacific to Central Time by Day 2.
- 2. Fuel up frequently in the high desert sections of Arizona and New Mexico.
- 3. Expect heavy truck traffic along the I-40 and I-44 corridors.
- 4. Day 1: 10h 5m driving — plan rest stops
- 5. Day 2: 11h 20m driving — plan rest stops
- 6. Day 3: 7h 55m driving — plan rest stops