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The Mother Road: Route 66

A nostalgic journey through the neon-lit heart of America, spanning from the Great Lakes to the Pacific Coast.

10days
38stops
DAY01

Chicago → Willis Tower

Overnight in Willis Tower
  1. 09:00
    Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)· start
  3. 11:30
    Lou Mitchell's
  5. 14:00
    Route 66 Begin Sign
  7. 16:00
    Willis Tower· overnight
DAY02

Gemini Giant → Illinois State Capitol

Overnight in Illinois State Capitol
  1. 09:00
    Gemini Giant· start
  3. 11:30
    Pontiac
  5. 15:00
    Cozy Dog Drive In
  7. 17:00
    Illinois State Capitol· overnight
DAY03

Old Chain of Rocks Bridge → Meramec Caverns

Overnight in Meramec Caverns
  1. 10:00
    Old Chain of Rocks Bridge· start
  3. 13:00
    Gateway Arch
  5. 16:00
    Meramec Caverns· overnight
DAY04

Munger Moss Motel → Joplin

Overnight in Joplin
  1. 09:30
    Munger Moss Motel· start
  3. 12:30
    Gary's Gay Parita
  5. 15:30
    Cars on the Route
  7. 17:30
    Joplin· overnight
DAY05

Blue Whale of Catoosa → Oklahoma City

Overnight in Oklahoma City
  1. 09:00
    Blue Whale of Catoosa· start
  3. 11:30
    Buck Atom's Cosmic Curios
  5. 14:30
    Rock Cafe
  7. 17:00
    Oklahoma City· overnight
DAY06

Lucille's Service Station → The Big Texan Steak Ranch

Overnight in The Big Texan Steak Ranch
  1. 10:00
    Lucille's Service Station· start
  3. 13:00
    Midpoint Cafe
  5. 15:30
    Cadillac Ranch
  7. 18:00
    The Big Texan Steak Ranch· overnight
DAY07

Glenrio → Santa Fe

Overnight in Santa Fe
  1. 10:00
    Glenrio Ghost Town· start
  3. 13:00
    Blue Swallow Motel
  5. 16:30
    Santa Fe· overnight
DAY08

66 Diner → Wigwam Motel

Overnight in Wigwam Motel
  1. 09:00
    66 Diner· start
  3. 12:00
    El Rancho Hotel
  5. 15:00
    Petrified Forest National Park
  7. 18:00
    Wigwam Motel· overnight
DAY09

Jack Rabbit Trading Post → Kingman

Overnight in Kingman
  1. 09:00
    Jack Rabbit Trading Post· start
  3. 11:30
    Seligman
  5. 14:30
    Oatman
  7. 17:30
    Kingman· overnight
DAY10

Roy's Motel & Café → Los Angeles

  1. 09:00
    Roy's Motel & Café· start
  3. 11:42
    Elmer's Bottle Tree Ranch
  5. 14:51
    Santa Monica Pier
  7. 18:00
    Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Heads Up
  • Day 6: 5h 22m driving — plan rest stops
  • Day 8: 5h 12m driving — plan rest stops
  • Day 9: 5h 9m driving — plan rest stops
  • Day 10: 6h 24m driving — plan rest stops
  • Keep a roll of quarters for tolls in Oklahoma and plenty of water for the desert stretches in AZ/CA.
  • Many iconic stops close early (4 or 5 PM), so start your days by 8 AM!