Historic Route 66

States: Arizona, Illinois, New Mexico, and Oklahoma
Length: 1410.0 mi / 2269.2 km
Time to Allow: You can drive the entire byway in four or five days, but to enjoy it, plan for several days per state.

The charm, the history, and the atmosphere that make up "The Mother Road" bring travelers from all over the world to experience America the way it should be experienced - down a stretch of highway where "anything goes" is literal.

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  • Get Your Knick-Knacks on Route 66

    For people across the US and around the world, Historic Route 66 embodies the American spirit, conjuring thoughts of freedom, adventure, opportunity, and the open road. From Arizona to Illinois, travelers on the “Mother Road” are constantly rediscovering the subtle grandeur of this iconic stretch of highway. Keep your camera in tow, but preserve your memories of your own road trip with more than a few photos. Pick up a souvenir, gift or memorable craft or food item from one of the myriad of shops, stops, and trading posts along the byway.

  • Rediscovering Route 66

    In its glory days Historic Route 66 was a symbol of freedom and opportunity to travelers across the nation. From Illinois to Arizona, history lovers have preserved many of the attractions so unique to the "Mother Road." Experience them for yourself and relive the glory days of one of America’s most historic byways by visiting these restored quirky restaurants, gas stations, motels and other sites along Historic Route 66. Without so many others who have rediscovered Route 66, these places may not have survived to enthrall travelers today.

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The following byways are part of the designated byway Historic Route 66: