Copy of Route 66 - Part 2
Couple of directions and hints along the route from Chicago to La

Step by Step Directions

start
go west to s michigan ave and turn right. Then first left onto w adams street.

Turn Left
Take a left onto W Ogden Ave

When eastbourne...
Use W Jackson Blvd to the Start/finish

site
Castle Car Wash at 3801 W Ogden Ave. (closed)

motel
Cindy Lyn Motel, 5029 W Ogden Ave.

site
6031 W Ogden Ave. Sir Henrys Hot Dogs

site
6131 W Ogden Ave, Robin Hood Mufflers

Turn Left
Take a left onto Harlem Ave (IL-43) to continue south

Turn Right
Turn right onto Joliet rd

Damaged part of the road running btw two quarries

Turn Right
Take a right onto W 55th St. (detour from original route)

Turn Left
onto East Ave

Turn Right
onto Joliet Rd again

Wishing Well Motel

Stay Right
Turn right and leave the I55

Turn left onto Veterans Blvd and then immediately right again onto Joliet Rd/N Frontage Rd

Turn right onto Joliet Rd/N Frontage Rd

Dell Reah´s Chichen Basket @ 645 Joliet Rd

Turn right onto 79th street (original route contiunes straight for only a few hundred meters, then cutoff by the I55)

onto Midway drive and the immediately left again onto Kingery Hwy S

onto Kingery Hwy S

and join the I55 for a while heading South W

Stay Right
To turn off I55 and rejoin the Joliet Rd

Stay Right
To join Joliet Rd

Go straight on...
Keep driving as the IL-53 joins Joliet Rd

Juliett Kicks on rt66 ? Something is it?

onto ruby street and cross the Des Plaines River

onto N Chicago St

onto jackson st and then immediately left onto ottawa st.

onto ottawa street

Joliet rt66 museum and welcome center

Rialto Square Theatre. Old legendary theathre.

follow the 6 to the left

Go straight on...
Follow the I6 across the I80 and continue south

old factory or so...

Turn left to Brown Rd and immediately right onto S Chicago Rd to join the older 2 lane route.

onto S Chicago Rd (continues a bit to the north but is then cutoff)

onto S Mississippi Rd

onto Douglas St and continue south

and join the I53 south

and stay on the I53/E Baltimore St

Gemini Giant mascot at the Launching Pad drive-in, on 810 E. Baltimore St at East St

Stay left
keep following the I53 south

abandoned coal mining area

Polk-a-Dot drive-in, a roady classic at 222 N. Front St. in Braidwood

Go straight on
Stay on the I53 heading SW

old gas station

old diner

old alignment of rt66

old grain company

Turn Left (or go straight on)
Turn left and then right to enter another part of the route past Gardner.

to enter Main street through Gardner

Turn Right (continue south)
Turn Right if You are on Main St or Go Straight to continue south if You are on the 129

To continue south on Historic US66

Turn Right (or go straight on)
Turn Right to enter Central Dwight and stay with the railroad. Continue straight to bypass Dwight on Historic US66

and continue on E Waupansie St

Go straight on
to continue on S Old Rte 66

To the right of the mainroad is an older alignment of Rt 66 following south.

Go straight on
Or turn right and then immediately left to join the Old Rte 66 through town.

or take a left to rejoin Historic US66

old gasstation and food area

The Feddersen's Pizza Garage was a car dealership that's been converted to a pizzeria. It's located at 309 S. Old Route 66

The former Keeley Institute -for treating alcoholics and drug addicts- was located in downtown Dwight and is known for it's stained glass windows featuring the senses. Currently, the building is the William W. Fox Development Center. It is located at 134 W. main St.

Old pre 1918 alignment of the route (rund for only a few blocks)

Go straight on (or turn left)
Continue straight on to bypass Odell or turn left to pass through the town Odell.

Old restored Standard Sinclair gas station also known as the Odell Station located at 400 S West St

Go straigt on
or turn left to rejoin Historic US66 after Your Odell detour

old silo/farming depot

old alignment running parallel to Historic US66

Old facory / silo depot

Older part of Rte 66 drivable south towards Pontiac

to enter old Rte 66 through Pontiac (or go straight to Bypass)

Old Log Cabin Inn, at the intersection of Pontiac Rd. (2 lane 66) and the 4 lane 66 on the north edge of town at 18700 Old Rt. 66This building wasn't always facing this side, it originally faced the much older Route 66 alignment behind the building, but was lifted and turned 180 degrees when the alignment changed.

Stay left
And enter into N Division St

Go Right
and follow the road onto W Lincoln Avenue

onto N Ladd St through city-center

several old gas stations and restaurants along Ladd St

old motel

and the left to Rejoin Historic US66 (old rte 66 continues on ladd street but only for a few blocks. Then cutoff.

and continue south on Historic US66

large motel?

to pass on old Rt 66 through Chenoa

onto Hwy 24 (westbound)

Turn right (continue south)
on Historic US66

Turn left
to pass through central lexington on old 66

Turn right
to continue south along old 66

Turn left (continue south)
Continue south on Historic US66

to continue south on Historic US66 (You can detour through Towanda but dont)

and continue onto Shelbourne De

onto US Rt 51 heading south

Stay right
and follow US 51 onto Kingsley St

and follow the US 51 as it becomes S Center St

and keep following US 51 as it now becomes N Madison St

and follow US 51 as it bends right once again into S Center St

and onto S Veterans Pkwy (Historic US 66)

Turn right
onto 6 points rd (or first via S Morris Ave if construction work is messing up the turn)

onto Springfield Rd

onto Historic US 66 (Fox Creek Rd)

and continue south on Historic US 66 (Beich Rd)

Stay right
follow the Hist US66 as it bends right onto E Carlisle St

Stay left
Follow the road as it becomes N Steward Rd

Dixie Truckers home

Turn left
onto Main St

Turn right
onto Dixie Rd (US136)

Turn left
onto Historic US66 heading south west

old barns

Old raceway/horsetrack and a farm where a guy just married his sister

Go straigt (to bypass Atlanta)
But rather, take a right onto Sycamore through central Atlanta

Old J.H. Hawes elevator, made of wood, built around 1902, located at 2nd St.

The Bunyon Giant, aka Tall Paul, the fiberglass "muffler man" that used to advertise a restaurant in Berwyn (Chicago) was restored and relocated to Atlanta (Dec 2003), located on Arch St. between Race and Vine.

and back onto Historic US66

Go straight
continue south on Lincoln Parkway

Go straight
or turn left onto Kickapoo St if You wish to pass through Lincoln

aircraft museum

onto Historic US66

and continue south on Logan County 22 (US66)

old alignment to Your left

onto Stuttle Rd

and head south onto W Outer Rd

and pass the I55 on Wolf Creek rd

and head sw on US55

old alignment of US66

site pioneer motel

go straight on
alternative route is to turn left and use the US 66 bypass but You will prefere to go straight.

turn left and continue south on N Peoria Rd

Continue south on N Peoria Rd

and onto 9th Street heading south

Sunrise doghnut @ 1101 S 9th St (on the newer alignment @ 9th street)

onto E Enos Ave (later the 66 continued longer on 9th street so You could take an alternative route and drive longer on 9th street before turning right and heading towards 5th street)

Originally US66 used N 6th Street but this is now a one way street heading north (for most parts) so we will use N 5 th Street to continue south)

and onto N 5th Street

continue on N 5th Street

as the 5th and 6th streets continue southbound

bel air motel

cozy drive in

route 66 conference center

and then immediately left again and onto S 6th street Frontage Rd

onto S 6th Street (Frontage Rd)

Punkt 142

and head south on I55

and onto old US66 (now Palm Rd)

again and onto Palm Rd

old alignment of US 66 ending in a dead end.

Pre 1930 the old 66 went where the lake is now, and is still visible under the surface when low water. Road ends in a barricade under the railway.

This is where the old (pre 1930) road surfaces on the south shore. Some concrete surface can still be seen and a barricade to prevent You from driving into the lake:)

Go straight
continue south as Palm Rd becomes Douglas St

Go straigt on
Continue south as Douglas St becomes Frazee Rd and veers past the I55 exit 83.

detour to here and find a piece of the old 66 (the one under the lake) continuing south.

and continue south on Frazee Rd (the old 66 joins up here too and continues south)

old gas station / garage along old 66

and head east on 104

and head south on the I55 (the ramp onto I55 veers to the north first)

old alignment visible paralell to the I55

and leave the I55

and head west onto E Brown St

and continue south on  Reichert Rd

and continue south on W Frontage Rd

Arts restaurant @ 101 Main St

as the road veers past the I55 resting area

and continue south on the W Frontage Rd

At the intersection of the frontage road and IL-108, Holiday-inn, a very unique one with a steamboat on a lake. This place is not part of the hotel/motel chain.

continue south on W Frontage Rd

and head east on the North 16th Avenue

and go south on the E Frontage Rd

old alignment running on Your right side for a bit

old railway bridge and a bit of the old road is still visible

and follow Old Rte 66 through Litchfield

Skyview Drive-in

heading south and passing W Union Ave

Old 66 Ariston Cafe

Route 66 café

and rejoin the 4 lane US66 heading south

To enter Mt Olive on old Rte 66 (or go straight on to bypass Mt Olive on the newer road)

as S Old Rte 66 veers left and head south

Old Motel and gas station across the intersection

restored gas station along Old 66

and continue south on the US66

to follow the Old 66 (1930-1940) route through Staunton. (or go straight on to bypass on the post 1940 US66) Both routes are similar in length.

Go staight on
across the E Main St

Stay right
to follow the Old 66 as it veers right and then left

as Old 66 continues south on S Madison St and then continues south on Sievers Rd

and follow the road to the right onto Williamson Rd

and head south on the I4

on Staunton Rd if You choosed to bypass Staunton

and head south on W Frontage Rd (bypass of Staunton)

and head south on Park St (bypass Staunton)

and head south on Henry St (Frontage Rd)

Go straigt on
and onto Possum Hill Rd

and join the Bypass route. Head onto Possum Hill Rd

and head south on Old US Rte 66

and keep follow the State 157 to the south. (this is the 1926-1940 route) which is preferable as the newer Rte 66 continues on new boring highways past St.Louis.

and follow the 157 to the west

and follow the State 157 southbound

and head onto the Chain of Rocks Rd westbound

Mustang Corral, old mustang cars waiting for destruction and disassembly.

onto the E Chain of Rocks Rd

and head SW on Nameoki Rd

Turn left (detour)
and go onto the I-270 ramp heading west. (detour to see the closed Chain of Rocks bridge over the Mississippi) To skip the detour, just keep going south on Nameoki Rd

Turn right (detour)
immediately exit the I-270 to the right after crossing the railroad tracks

Turn right (detour)
and head south on Old Alton Rd

Turn right (detour)
and follow the W Chain of Rocks Rd heading nw

chain of rocks motel

go straight on (detour)
cross the I-3 and continue on W Chain of Rocks Rd

Stay left (detour)
and head onto the bridge (not the Chain of Rocks bridge but a smaller one)

Turn left (detour)
Bridge is straight ahead but is closed for motorists. Instead take a left to enter the floodbank from where the bridge can be seen best.

Turn around (detour)
From here the bridge should be best seen.

Turn right (to end detour)
Enter the ramp and go onto the I-270 heading east.

Turn left (to end detour)
After seeing the bridge. Head here and turn left onto the Lewis and Clark Blvd

Turn right (to end detour)
Turn of the I-270 to the right

Turn left (to end detour)
Turn left onto Nameoki Rd and continue south after the bridge sightseeing.

follow the Nameoki Rd as it veers left

and head south east onto Madison Ave

just continue on Madison avenue

stay left
and continue on Madison Avenue as it bends slightly to the left

as Madison veers to the right and becomes Broadway

and cross the railroad tracks (bridge)

and head south on Cedar St

follow Cedar Street onto McKinley Bridge across the river.

and over the Mark Twain Expy

and head south on N11th St

Turn right (or left to be on the safe side)
Since neighter of the roads are actually the old 66 You can choose the safe Mark Twain Expy until exit 249B and go onto N Tucker Blvd. But in order to get some St. Louis action turn right onto Salisbury St.

and head south on N 14th St

as N 14th Street bends slightly right

and go onto Palm St

and continue on N 13th St

stay on N 13th St as it bends slightly left

as N 13th St bends slightly right

Cross the first lanes and turn left to Continue on N 13th St

and cross Cass Ave

and continue south on N Tucker Blvd

abandoned school (carr school)

huge abandoned meatpacking plant

east st louis! dangerous and run down but older route 66 has actuallu used both Collinsville Ave and 7-9th street to pass through this part of town.

and pass under the interstate

eat rite diner along the route 66

the Mac Arthur Bridge originally used by route 66

go straight on
continue south on S Tucker Blvd as You are now back on the Historic US66!

as route 66 continues south on Gravois Ave

this area along the river and S Broadway should be visited as there are several old industrial sites f.x. the abandoned Lemp Brewery

as route 66 continues on Gravois Ave

as Historic US66 continues on Chippewa St

as Historic US66 bends slightly left

as US66 continues as Watson Rd

and continue on Watson Rd as it crosses S Laclede Station Rd

abandoned mall, Crestwood Plaza

as Historic US66 continues on the I-44 interstate

and enter the I-44 heading south west

follow the I-44 as only parts of the old road is still present. It can be seen on Your right but is not contiunous which makes it difficult to constantly go on and off the I-44

old bridge

stay right
and exit the I-44

onto Allenton Rd and pass under the I-44

and continue on the Business Loop 44 (old 66)

old 66 motel

contine on us 66 as it becomes E Osage St

Red Cedar Inn, built in 1934, located at 1047 E. Osage St. Currently closed and for sale

monrooes 66 diner

bridge to the right

on Historic US66!

as Route 66 continues on Old Missouri 100

old drive in on route 66

and go south on Route 66

across the I50 and onto Historic US66

and go over the I-44

and head west on Commercial Ave (S Service Rd)

and continue on Commerical Ave

onto the continuing Commercial Ave

and cross the I-44

as route 66 continues on North Service Rd

and cross the I-44 again

and continue south on S Service Rd (N Service Rd E)

as the road becomes E Springfield Rd

continue on E Springfield Rd

and onto W Springfield Rd

onto W Springfield Rd

as W Springfield Rd becomes Historic US66 (S Service Rd)

as the road Becomes N Old Hwy 66

as the road becomes E Washington Blvd throught Cuba

continue on Historic US66

some old Rte 66 place

as the road becomes E James Blvd

onto Jefferson St

and continue over the I-44

and follow the sharp bend south onto Historic US66 (N Outer Rd)

cross over the Hy Point Industrial Dr and continue on Historic US66

ignore the smaller road to the right and continue on Historic US66

and head onto Hwy 63 (Historic US66)

and over the I-44

as Hwy 63 becomes N Bishop Ave

heading south on Historic US66

and onto Kingshighway (Bl44)

in the roundabout (exit 4) onto Martin Springs Dr

totem pole trading post

old motel super 8

as the roads bends and the becomes Eisenhower St

continue on Eisenhower St

and over the I-44 (the Outer Road W was used as old 66 but deadends in a quiet town a few km away.)

old Rte 66 motel on the deadend part

and onto the I-44

Arlington: the deadend of the other alignment. Was projected as a resort but never materialized

and leave the I-44

and onto the N Outer Rd (Powellville Outer Rd)

and drive over the I-44

and onto Route 66

as the route 66 now becomes four old lanes

to make a small detour and drive over the old Devils Elbow bridge

and drive over the bridge

on Teardrop Rd to get back onto the four lane Route 66

and continue on the Route 66 four lane alignment

as the road now becomes 2 lanes

following the Old Route 66

some old tourist trap in western style

continue on Route 66

and pass over the I-44

follow the Route 66 along Hwy 17

Withmore farms restaurant

and follow route 66 on Hwy 17 as it bends right

and leave Hwy 17. Go right (straight) onto Route 66 instead

keep following old Route 66

issue!
the old Gasconade River Bridge might be closed. In that case You need to turn back and follow the I-44 btw exit 145 and 140.

and onto Route 66 (Pecos Dr)

Munger Moss Motel

and continue west on Route 66

old days inn

and onto old Route 66

and continue south on old Route 66

as Route 66 veers through Marshfield

and continue on W Jackson St

old motel converted to church/horse farm

past the Hwy 65

crossing Rte 13

onto US-160

and onto W Chestnut Expy

pass over the I-44 and continue west on MO-266 (Historic route 66)

continue west on MO-266 as it veers left and right

and continue on MO-266

cross the MO-96 and onto an older loop of Rte 66

and onto farm rd 2062

pass the MO-96 again

and head west on Farm Rd 2059

and keep going west on MO-96 (Route 66)

after crossing the MO-39, continue west on MO-96

as Route 66 (MO-96) veers slightly left

as MO-96 continues through town on E Central Ave

and head south on N Garrison Ave

and head west as Route 66 continues on Oak St

and continue towards SW on Route 66

Route 66 drive in cinema

and pass over the MO-171

and head west on Route 66

and continue on Route 66 as it bends left

and head south on Route 66

as Route 66 continues westbound on E Main St

as Route 66 veers to SW

and cross S Main St

and onto N Webb St

immediately and head west on Route 66

head south on S Madison St

passing the MO-171

continue south on Rte-66

continue going west on Route 66 (7th St)

as the Route 66 makes a slight bend south

through Galena

at the intersection with S Main St

crossing the Spring River

spring river inn (burnt)

passing the MO-400

crossing Academy Rd

as the Route 66 bends south

Bush creek Rainbow Arch Bridge (it does not look as exiting as it sounds)

continue south on Route 66

and head east on Route 66

and head south on Alt-69 (Military Ave)

keep heading south

as Route 66 bends right/left slightly

Twilight Drive in Cinema (gone)

and continue south on Route 66 (Alt-69)

and pass through Quapaw

as Route 66 veers away (right) from Main St

and keep heading west on Route 66

as the road turns south

and head south through Miami (Pronounced my-am-uh, a name of Native American origin)

Old Route 66 actually used A Street through central Miami.

and head west on 3rd Avenue (route 66)

narrow bridge on the very old 8ft road (maybe drivable for parts but preferably driven in 4x4) alternative name of this road is "Sidewalk highway"

as the road bends south

Narcissa motel

pass the I-44 and keep heading south as the road now becomes 4 lanes wide

head south passing the intersection with US-60

buffalo ranch travelstop

continue SW on Route 66

rest haven motel

continue Route 66 on Hwy 60

as the road curves south (left)

as the road curves west

keep heading west

old bridge (might be torn down)

and drive under the I-44

and head SW

as Route 66 becomes westbound and four lanes

western motel

(do not turn right onto US-60)

old gocart track?

continue on Route 66 heading SW as it soon becomes 4 lanes again

go straight on
as the road curves to the SW in Chelsea (left)

and drive through Foyil on an older alignment of Rte 66

immediately and onto Poplar St

and head south on Andy Payne Blvd (boulevard!?)

and onto the four lane Route 66 heading SW

as the roads curves slightly right

keep heading SW on route 66

keep heading SW on Route 66

as the road curves slightly to the south

Blue whale

Arrowood Trading post

old alignment of Rte 66 through Catoosa

and onto E Ford Street

and go south on S Cherokee St

as Route 66 heads south on N 193rd E Ave

and pass under the I-44

and head west on E 11th Street (route 66)

and continue west on E 11th Street

and pass under the US-169

as the lanes merge

and pass the Cherokee Expy

take the exit onto E 10th Street as Route 66 continues SW

as the road veers left/right onto W 11th Street

as W 11th St veers left slightly onto W 12th St

and pass the Hwy 75 on bridge

and continue west on W 12th St

and head SW on Route 66 (Southwest Blvd)

and continue as the road curves to the south

passing the W 23rd Street

and continue south on Southwest Blvd

as the road veers and passes the Red Fork Expy

stay on the Soutwest Blvd as it veers and continues SW

keep heading SW on Route 66 as the road changes name to Frankoma Rd

cross the W81st St S and stay on Frankoma Rd (Route 66)

keep heading south on Route 66

and head west on E Dewey Ave

and onto W Ozark Trail (Original Rock Creek Bridge)

TeePee Drive-in (gone)

pass under the railway

Turn right (end detour)
and head SW on Route 66 again

follow the road as it curves slightly right

pass the I-44

Old Hwy 66 alignment (you can drive this loop but it rejoins the Route 66 after onle a few km.

and keep following Route 66

another peace of Old Alignment.

through town on Route 66 (N Main St)

as the road curves to the south

and continue SW on Route 66

and head south on FLynn Ave

and onto Main St trough town

and head north on Ladd Ave

driveable alignment of Old 66 (W Old Why 66) choose either this or continue on Route 66

old alignment now continues on the left side of the Route 66

heading west on Route 66

as the road veers to SW

another piece of old alignment to Your right

small bridge on the old alignment

through Stroud

and leave on Route 66 heading west

as Route 66 bends slightly to SW

as Route 66 curves to the west

sonic drive in

lincoln motel

as Route 66 veers SW through Chandler

after the railroad as Route 66 veers to the south

and head west

past the old railway bridge and then stay right and cross the river on Route 66 heading west

and head NW on Hayes Rd (older alignment)

as the road curves right onto Ash Ave

as the road curves left onto 2nd St

as the road curves slightly left and across the Captain Creek River

and rejoin the Newer alignment of Route 66

as Route 66 soon curves left/right and continues westbound

as the road curves to the north

older alignment loop on E Old Hwy 66

car museum

as the road curves to SW

old bike shak

heading west

and cross the intersection with US-77

continue west on W Edmond Rd

and head south on N Broadway

and exit Broadway on the ramp

immediately and head south on N Kelley Ave

keep heading south on N Kelley Ave

pass under the John Kilpatrick Turnpike

as N Kelley Ave veers left/right and continues south

and continue south past the I-44

and head west on NE 50th St

and head south on N Lincoln Blvd

keep heading south on Lincoln

as the road veers right/left

and exit the N Lincoln Blvd

and enter NE 23rd St heading west

and pass the I-235

and head north on N Western Ave

and head west on NW 39th St

and head south on N Frankford Ave

and head west on 38th St

again and head north on N May Ave

and head west immediately after passing the I-44

and head onto the I-44

and keep heading west on Route 66 (NW 39th Expy)

and go south on Overholser Dr, continue as the road turns right immediately and crosses the North Canadian River

old driveable bridge across North Canadian River

as Overholser Dr curves left/right and continues westbound

and head westbound under the Toll Road on NW 36th St

as the road eventually changes name to Lakeshore Dr

and then left (west) on the 4 lane Route 66

and head west on the 4 lane Route 66

and then follow the road as it bends slightly NW

and continue north on S Rock Island Ave

and head west on E Wade St

and head north on N Choctaw Ave

immediately and head west on Sunset Dr (Route 66)

as the road curves sligtly left/right

as the lanes separate

and onto Route 66 as it becomes 2 lanes again, follow the road as turns left and continues westbound

and head NW on the 281 Bus

and go SW on the Old US Hwy 66

and head SW on the US-281

old bridge over Canadian River

keep heading west on Route 66

as the road continues on E Main St

keep heading west on E Davis Ave

and head south on N Washington Ave

and head west again on E Main St

in the lane to continue straight on on W Main St

and head south on N 4th St

to keep heading west on Route 66

and across the I-40 on N2330 Rd

and head SW on I-40 service Rd

and continue on the I-40 service Rd

and cross the I-40 to the north

and head west on the Northern I-40 service Rd

and go onto Gary Blvd

continue on E Gary Blvd

and head south on N 10th St

and continue on S 10th St as it bends slightly right

and pass under the I-40 as N 10th street changes name to Neptune Dr

as Neptune Dr bends west

westbound as Neptune Dr becomes W Commerce Rd

as W Commerce Rd becomes Old 66 Frontage Rd

and pass under the I40 to the north side

and continue sw

Go staight on
across the OK-44

Foss Oklaholma is aparently a Ghost town, though it seems populated still!?

and cross the I-40 to the south side

continue on the south side of I-40 (if the road should be closed You might have to pass to the north side.)

and head on to Old US Hwy 66

keep heading west on Old US Hwy 66

and cross to the northern side of the I-40

and go onto the Northern Service Road

and go south on OK-34

as the road curves south onto N Van Buren Ave

as the road curves west and onto E 3rd St

and continue SW on the Route 66

and head sw on the north service rd

and head south on BK-25 across the I-40

and head w-sw on the southern service rd

and head north past the I-40

and continue SW on the north service rd

and head west on NE Hwy 66

some old resort

onto Fairway Dr and immediately left onto Route 66 (North service road)

and head SW on Route 66

as the road curves and continues west parralell to the I-40

older alignment running to your right

pass under the I-40 and continue SW on Route 66

as the road now head west

old city center, couple of stores and motels along S Sheb Wooley Ave

keep heading west on Route 66 as the lanes soon separate

continuing west into texas

keep heading west on the Southern Frontage Road (I-40 Service Rd) running south/parralell to the I-40

keep heading west on the South Service Rd

as the road becomes E 12th St and the lanes separate

Shamrock Country Inn Motel

U-Drop-Inn Restaurant and service station (with art-deco tower)

pass the US-83 and continue west on Route 66

texan motel

and keep heading west

and onto the I-40 Srv Rd (Southern Frontage Rd)

West 40 RV Park

keep heading west on Route 66 (South service Rd)

stay west on the South Service Rd

head north and cross over the I-40 on McCarty St.

and continue west on the North Service Rd instead

and keep heading west on the North Service Rd

and head NW

as the road soon becomes First St

as the road veers slightly to the left (leave First St as it continues straight)

Cactus Inn Motel

pass the US-273

and the immediately left onto North Service Rd (Service Dr)

and head SW on Service Dr

and go south, pass the I-40

and continue west on the South Service Rd

Go staight on
and drive through Alanreed

and head west on South Service Rd

and pass under the I-40

and go onto the I-40 (Beyond this I-40 -ramp, route 66 becomes unpaved for about 1 mile. It was part of the infamous "Jericho Gap", which was not bypassed till the late 1930's. It featured car trapping mud. The complete Jericho Gap was 18 miles long. Today most of what is left of the Jericho Gap is private property. Join I-40 at exit 132 when meeting Johnson Ranch Rd. It's unclear if this is safe, or allowed to do!)

and leave the I-40

and go onto the I-40 Frontage Rd (North) as it curves to the west

old tracks and leftovers from the Old Route 66 can be seen throuth the contryside. Not driveable though.

to avoid going back on the I-40

and keep heading west on the I-40 Frontage Rd

and keep heading west on I-40 Frontage Rd

leaning watertower

and head west on the four lance Route 66

and head west on the I-40 Frontage Rd (South)

and then follow the road left to avoid the I-40

keep heading west on the I-40 Frontage Rd (South Service Rd)

and head west on Route 66 as it changes name to FM-2161

and continue west as US-207 turns north

as Route 66 veers very slightly to the north-west

and pass the I-40 to the north Service Rd instead

and head west on Route 66 (I-40 Frontage Rd)

continue on the I-40 Frontage Rd

and pass the 4 lane road. Go south and then west as the road curves onto the 2575

and go north on B Ave (route 66 used to continue straight and old pavement is still visible but the Airport is built on top of the road)

as the road veers slightly left and then stay left.

and pass over to the other side of Hwy 60

pass onto the SW going Route 66 (Hwy 60)

old dirt-track speedway

Route 66 Motor speedway (still open I think)

and cross the N Lakeside Dr

as the lanes separate and cross the railroad on the US-60

and head west on Route 66 (Hwy 60, Amarillo Blvd)

and head south on N Pierce St

and cross the railroad tracks on the bridge

and head westbound on SE 6th Ave

as SW 6th Ave curves left/right and continues westbound

and go SW on Bushland Blvd

continue sw on Bushland Blvd

as Bushland Blvd curves right and renames to SW 9th Ave as Old Route 66 heads west

and under Bell St. The immediately right onto W Amarillo Blvd heading SW

and head SW on W Amarillo Blvd

across Helium Rd

and go west on Indian Hill Rd after a slight left bend.

and head south and them immediately right and onto I-40 Frontage Rd

and head west on I-40 Frontage Rd

continue westbound on the I-40 Frontage Rd

to continue west on the I-40 Frontage Rd and avoid the highway.

and continue on Route 66 through town (Vega)

Vega Motel

and continue westbound as Route 66 continues on the I-40 Frontage Rd (North Service Rd)

to avoid entering the I-40

Midpoint Cafe (abt half way btw Chicago and LA)

to avoid the I-40 and keep heading west on the I-40 Service Rd

and head onto the I-40 (the Service Rd deadends in a few km)

the old road is partly existing but is unpaved and perhaps not driveable in parts. Recommended to stay on the I-40 until exit 0 (just before the stateline)

this is where the old road originally was. Unpaved dirtroad still exists and an old bridge

the old road met up here

and exit the I-40

and cross to the south side of the I-40

and head west on Route 66 through the ghost town of Glenrio.

Ghosttown of Glenrio. Fist / last motel of Texas

as Route 66 veers SW on a poorly concreted (eventually dirt road). To the right is a now closed old section of the road with a bridge on it that used to connect Glenrio with the I-40 (deadends)

keep heading SW on the old road.

old motel site

as the road veers slightly right/left and heads over a bridge

old bridge where an even older section of the Route 66 used to pass

another old bridge where the even older alignment went.

as the road veers left and head west

old route 66 site

stay on the old road through the town of San Jon

San Jon Motel

and head north. Pass under the I-40

and pass under the I-40 as the road curves to the west (left)

heading west on Rte 66 Blvd

several old 66 motels and service stations are located along this stretch of the road.

blue swallow motel

La Cita, the Mexican restaurant with the big sombrero

pass the intersection and keep heading west

The old stretch of road deadends here. Worth a detour.

as the road soon veers to the SW and joins up with the 237

Detour. Turn right here and then left on the westbound Western Dr. (not the QR 62.9 going SW) The Western Dr is the old 66 heading west for a few miles. Deadends but could be worth a trip.

keep heading sw as the older alignment deadends.

as the road veers left (south) and joins the I-40

and enter the ramp. Go onto the I-44 until exit 321.

and pass the I-40 to the south

head south

and head west on the I-40 Frontage Rd

old 66 site along the closed off and deadending old alignment. Most likely not driveable.

keep following the South I-40 Frontage Rd westbound

and pass under the I-40 (small tunnel)

and head westbound on the I-40 Frontage Rd (north)

old motel and service station

as the road veers south and passes over the I-40

and head west on the I-40 Frontage Rd (south)

and pass over the I-40 again

this old dirtroad was once the older main road but deadends at a broken bridge and is in a bad state.

stay left
and head west on the Northern I-40 Frontage Rd

several old rundown service stations and motels

stay on the I-40 Frontage Rd heading west

some decay-mix of motels and servicestations

dont miss the Ghost town of Cuervo

Caution! If Your vehicle is low or fragile, go straight and take the I-40 for a few miles (until exit 277). The Old road is a bad-shape dirtroad so be warned and adventurous to turn left.

and then go staight onto Cross Rd heading southwest (bad road)

old bridge, be gentle

old Route 66 site in decay

and head west on the 156 (road should be ok from here)

site in decay

and go NW on Will Rogers Dr. Pass under the I-40 and then follow Will Rogers Dr. as it curves left (west). Note: This is I-40 junction 277 where You exit the I-40 if You avoided the dirt road.

as the road veers left (west) and continue on Route 66 (Will Rogers Dr)

stay alert as this stretch of road has numerous motels and servicestations lined up. Both active and abandoned. Some of these are; Ma & Pa Motel on the right. Tower Motel on the left. Club Cafe on the right.

as the road veers slightly left

numerous Route 66 classics all along this road as it continues. Some more namedropping: County courthouse a bit to the south at 5th. Movie theatre on 4th St (pre 1939 alignment). Johnson Wharehouse on the right. Comet Drive-in.Coronado Court Motel.

Across the river and the follow the Route 66 as it curves right (NW)

and pass under the railway. Continue driving NW on Route 66

old motel complex

and eventually head west on the I-40. The old road is to Your left but id deadends in just a short while and there isnt much to see.

and head over the I-40

stay right
and go onto the I-40. (well, left is not a good option since its oncoming traffic!)

following the I-40 NW.

old alignment is now driveable but its fenced off from the I-40. Be adviced to continue on the I-40 for yet some time.

keep driving the I-40 heading west

eventually, this is part of an old 66 stretch towards Dilia. It seems to be cutof and is a pretty long detour. But if You are ahead of schedule, it could be worth looking into.

Continue on the I-40. The old road is driveable on I-40 Frontage Rd (north of the I-40) but deadends in a few miles.

to follow the post 1937 Route 66. The pre 1937 alignment goes north from here along US-84 (historic route 66) It´s a long detour probably worth the while if You have no rush towards Albuquerque where it meets up with the newer route 66. See site (detour) to get some indication on how to drive the older route.

site (detour)
to follow the pre 1937 road north, turn of the I-40 here and head north along US-84 all the way to the I-25 (Canam Hwy)

site (detour)
turn left here and follow the Frontage Rd 2116 as it follows Canam Hwy for most parts all the way to Rowe where You change to road NM-63.

site (detour)
turn right and cross the Canam Hwy and the turn north on NM-63.

turn left and head north on NM-63

turn left and head west on NM-50

go onto the Canam Hwy and continue on it until exit 294

go onto the Old Las Vegas Hwy and continue towards Santa Fe

turn left and head SW on Cerrillos Rd

So, aparently You are wisely adviced to continue on Cerrillos Rd and then head onto the I-25 heading SW towards Albuquerque. BUT the real pre 1937 road turns right here and uses Airport Rd. You might need a 4x4 and if weather is bad this road eventually could be difficult to even drive on. Choose here, right - to be adventurous or straight - to be safe.

go straight here to follow the original dirt road 66 through the hills.

stay right here and follo the Paseo Real across the Santa Fe River

turn right here and head north. the road will get worse and worse from here.

stay left and head west/sw on the 56C. Continue on this road heading sw as it is quite straight until You reach the steep hills.

Stay left to follow the original route, the road ahead can be used too as they both end up in the same place.

stay on this road as it bends and climbs through the roughest part of Route 66 still in existance.

stay left here as the difficult part continues downhill. (this is where the other road meets up, the one You could choose just two clicks back.)

You can turn left here continue but please take a right to pass through La Bajada ghost town.

turn left here and head south / sw

go straight on here onto Indn Service Rte 841. It might be closed and it that case you need to turn right onto road 16 and then left onto rd 22 (through pena blanca) -  then right again onto indian service road 88 (which again is part of the old old 66)

Go straight here on Indian Service Rte 88

go straight and continue on Indian Service Rte 88

stay left and continue on Indian Service Rte 84

go straight on continue on Indian Service Rte 84. It could be nice to turn right and cross the Rio Grande but You need to head back here before continuing on Route 66

turn right and onto Indian Service Rte 852

turn right and onto El Camino Real

if You weakend and choosed to use the I-25 (Canam Hwy) on Your way from Santa Fe You can turn of here and head onto Pan American Central Hwy (no more bad roads)

go straight onto Pan American Central Hwy

go straight, onto the Camino Del Pueblo and follow it through Bernalillo

go straight, stay on the Camino Del Pueblo / El Camino Real.

go staight on follow 4th St NW as it bends south soon. Follow 4th St NW south through the city

turn right onto Marquette Ave

turn left onto 5th street (south)

The end of this detour as we meet up the Route 66 on Central Ave. The old route actually continues south through town but as it only exists in part its tricky to follow. Lets end the detour here.

keep driving on the I-40 as the service roads are not driveable for long

long gone town of Palma

Clines corner service station is here no more, its moved to the next exit.

Clines Corner Retail Center

or turn right to visit the old radar base (abandoned) and the old service station "Wagon Wheel"

guess this is an abandoned radar base since the road is named "Old Radar Base Rd". Exciting.

Old US 66 alignment here

to continue or, preferably, turn of the I-40 for some sightseeing. Interesting motel leftovers here. Get back on the I-40 when done and continue westbound.

old motel worth a look

The Famous Longhorn Ranch. Sadly mostly gone. The longhorn ranch was a favorite stop and gave a old west feeling. Today only remains can be seen. Route 66 serves as southern frontage road (dead-ends). The owner of the longhorn Ranch once razed the buildings and left them in a disastrous looking state to show his contempt over his neighboring adult establishment.

bar and adult entertainment (probably the place Mr Longhorn Ranch didnt like)

and drive through the town of Moriarty on Route 66

sunset motel

sands motel

lariat motel

ponderosa motel

and head onto the 333 (Route 66) as it bends right and becomes westbound

and drive westbound on the 333 (Route 66)

keep driving on the 333 (Route 66)

keep going SW on the 333 (Route 66)

and keep driving sw on the 333 (Route 66)

and continue on the 333 (Rte 66) as it soon veers slightly west

pass under the I-40 and continue on 333 (Rte 66) as the lanes soon separate

and go over the I-40 on 333 (Route 66)

as 333 continues westbound (route 66)

as Route 66 continues west actoss the intersections and soon renames to Central Ave SW

This stretch of road hosts several Route 66 motels and gas station. Some namedropping to help You lookout: La Puerta Motor Lodge on the leftLuna Lodge on the right. Pinon Lodge on the right. Budget 8 Inn (Lo-La-Mi Court) on the left. Bow and Arrow Lodge (Urban Motor Court) on the left. Route 66 Inn (El Jardin Lodge & Cafe) on the left. Route 66 service center on the left. La Mesa court on the right. Tewa Motor Hotel on the right. Desert Sands Motor Hotel on the left. Hiland Theatre on the left. Zia Lodge on the right. De Anza Motor Logde on the right. Aztec Motel on the right. Nob hill business center on the left.

stay on Central Avenue (Route 66)

as the road veers ever so sligtly left (west)

pass under the I-25

NM-6 is the alternative older Route 66 from Albuquerque and westbound. Joins up with the newer route on the I-40 exit 126

under the railroad and then stay left to continue straight ahead on Central Ave SW (Route 66)

as the road veers right in the roundabout. Take second exit and continue NW on Central Ave

some more namedropping of old 66 spots to keep a lookout for: Route 66 auto detailing on the left.Kimo theatre on the right. Lindy's Coffee Shop on the left. Skip Maisel Indian Jewelry on the left. El Rey Theatre on the left. Bell's trading post on the right.

as Route 66 and Central avenue lines up with Lomas Blvd heading NW

as the road veers slightly west again

el don motel

21 motel

as the road veers south

and over the Rio Grande on the Old Town Bridge

keep driving on Route 66 (Central Ave)

and head north passing over the I-40

and head SW on Central Ave NW (Route 66, I-40 Frontage Rd)

keep driving on Central Ave

the old 1933 bridge on Route 66

take the second exit in the roudabout and go onto the I-40 (since Central Ave deadends in a little bit.

stay on the I-40 heading SW

older alignment went sw for a bit here (still driveable in parts) turn of the I-40 at exit 126  if you wish to try it.

turn of the I-40 to use an older road until next exit.

and head south on NM-6

old bar at the old Hwy 66 and NM-6 intersection

and head sw on Old Hwy 66

follow the road as it curves and passes over the I-40

and head NW on Frontage Rd

keep heading NW on Indian Service Rte 522

across the intersection and onto Old Rte 66 Rd

as the road curves right and heads NW

Owl rock (a stone)

stay on Old Rte 66 as it curves through the "deadmans curve". A 180 degree bend.

and head onto Route 66 (4 lane) as it continues westbound

and over the San jose Rio

if you wish You can turn left and immediately right and drive for a short stint on Old Rte 66 Rd (joins up in less than a mile)

and go straight on continuing on Route 66 as it veers left slightly

continue westbound on Route 66 through New Laguna

dont know what this is, but it does not look healthy. Could be an abandoned school w swimming pool.

on Route 66 (the small village of Paraje is to Your right)

as the road becomes heads NW

budville trading post (gas station)

or turn right to drive an older route (Old 66) for just a few minutes. Joins up after passing outside the small village/ghost town Cubero.

kings cafe & bar

old service station

Villa De Cubero trading post, seems to have survived wich can not be said for the rest of the neighbourhood. (this is also where the older road joins up from the north)

another service station, comes in handy in this over crowded part of the world. (closed)

continue on Route 66 (NM-124)

another service station in San Fidel, comes in handy again. (closed) Nevermind there is another one in a few yards (closed)

as the road veers slightly to the south

as the road veers south and pass over the I-40

Go straight on and stay on Rte 66 (NM-124)

pass under the railroad and keep heading SW

stay on the NM-124 (Route 66) as it soon passes under the I-40 to the north side.

as the road veers west

as Route 66 continues NW

and eventually pass over the railroad

stay on Route 66 heading NW towards Grants

and keep heading NW as Route 66 soon continues on E Santa Fe Ave.

leisure lodge motel

several motels along this stretch of road. look out for names like:Lariat Lodge on right. Franciscan Lodge on left. Graces Motel on left. Wayside Motel on left. Lavaland Motel on right (used as storage facility). New Mexico Museum of Mining on right. Zia Motel on left (buldozed by the city) in 2004. Lux Movie Theatre on right (closed).

as the road veers left/right over the railroad

keep driving on Route 66 as it follows the NM-122 through Milan

keep driving NW on Route 66

motel and service station

keep heading nw on Route 66

stay on the Route 66 (NM-122)

as You pass road 371 into Thoreau (village is to Your north)

service station and old mote

and the immediately right and head onto the I-40 as the Old US66 deadends a bit further ahead.

and go onto the I-40 heading NW

old motel at the deadending old road

There is an older stretch of road north of here following the CR-27. Dont know if this is driveable.

the 27 heading NW next to the railway is an older stretch which can be used IF driveable.

stay on the I-40

exit the I-40 here

and head onto the old Rte 66 heading NW

the older stretch of road rejoins here (the 27)

keep driving on Rte 66 (I-40 Frontage)

red rock park New Mexico (a nature park with red rocks in it, good views)

Fire Rock Navajo Casino (open)

as the road widens and passes under the I-40. Along the road through Gallup, there are numerous old motels and service stations. Both open and closed.

keep following Rte 66 (NM-118) through Gallup

as the road curves slightly right/left and continues westbound

heading sw on Route 66. Pass under the 602

pass under the I-40 and keep heading sw on Route 66 (NM-118)

as the road eventually changes name to I-40 Frontage Rd (still named NM-118 too)

and pass under the I-40 as Rte 66 heads south on NM-118

and head onto the NM-118 (Route 66) westbound

as the road continues (also named Rocky Point Rd)

as the road veers right/left under the I-40

pass over the railroad and head sw on NM-118 (route 66)

lovely motel

as the road enters Arizona (stateline here)

and cross to the south side of I-40

and head sw on the Frontage Rd

continue on the South Frontage Rd

continue sw on Frontage Rd

or cross to the other side using one of the underpassing tunnels if You can. Continue sw on the northern frontage rd ss the road surface is actually better on the other side of the I-40. If You cant pass the road, go straight on and pass the I-40 at exit 351 a mile or so south of here.

and cross the I-40 here (if You havent already)

continue sw on the North Frontage Rd

as the Northern Frontage Rd veers slightly to NW soon

fort courage trading post

and continue on N Frontage Rd

as the road changes name to Querino Dirt Rd (road surface will be a little dodgy)

some olfd 66 sites

continue sw on the dirt road

old Querino trading post and old Querino Canyon Bridge (straight ahead)

as the road veers south a bit

as the road lines up with the I-40

indian center (trading post)

and immediately right to go onto the I-40 for one exit

and head onto the I-40 until exit 339 as the Old Rte 66 deadends (and becomes a detour on dirtroads).

until exit 339

Site
Old Rte 66 deadends here.

exti the I-40 here

again and then immediately left onto US-191 (Frontage Rd)

and head sw on Frontage Rd (US-191)

stay on the Frontage Rd (US-191) as it veers slightly right

and head south on the US-191

and go onto the I-40 westbound again

the older alignment is to Your right but only parts of it are driveable

continue on the I-40 as the old route is only driveable in part (deadends)

keep driving on the I-40

old 66 is visible here as it heads sw

painted dessert indian center

Stewart's petrified wood shop

continue on the I-40 as the old road is still not driveable for more than a few miles at the time. Often deadends.

sun valley rv park

knife city outlet

painted dessert mote

knife city trading post

continue on the I-40 (or turn of to take a look around and then head back on heading west)

hopi travel stop (dinosaurs around)

continue on the I-40

and leave the I-40 here

and go onto Navajo Blvd (Route 66) as the road veers to sw

keep heading sw on Navajo Blvd (Route 66)

and pass under the I-40 as the road veers slightly south

head south on Navajo Blvd (Route 66)

rock shop (and other motels and stations along Navajo Blvd)

and head westbound on Hopi Dr (route 66)

wigwam motel

pass under the I-40 and then turn left to join the I-40 heading sw

and go onto the I-40

geronimo trading post

stay on the I-40 past exit 283

and go onto Main St (Route 66) as it heads north and bends west directly

head west on Hwy 40B (also Route 66, Main St)

stay on Main St (Route 66) as it leaves town heading w/nw

and head south. Pass over the I-40.

and go nw on the south serice rd (if the road is to bad or cutof, use the I-40 westbound instead)

Jack rabbit trading post

and pass the I-40 to join it westbound

and go onto the I-40 (westbound)

keep heading west on the I-40. Hibbard Rd to the south and north where used as the Old 66 but is not driveable

old 66 (Hibbard Rd) lines up here

leave the I-40 here

and pass to the south of I-40

old shop/serice station

even older service station (ruin)

Minetonka trading post (abandoned) at the side of the deadend Route 66

and head west on Route 66 (AZ-87)

pass over the Little Colorado River

follow 3rd St through Winslow (Route 66 once used the 2nd St but this is now one-way eastbourne)

several motels and service stations along this stretch of road. The same goes for 2nd Street as this once was Route 66. (one block south)

stay on 3rd St

not much to see but this is 'The' corner from The Eagles' song "Take it Easy". The building burnt but a statue and a wall is kept in memoium.

Old W Hwy 66 turns left here but deadends in just a bit.

and pass over the I-40

go onto the I-40 heading west as the Old Road deadends just outside Winslow

older alignment is visible again here

stay on the I-40 as the Frontage Rd deadends again after the intersection

the old road is still not useable so stay on the I-40

Meteror City Trading Post

or turn of if You wish to make a sidetrip to see the famous meteor crater.

old meteor crater observatory. You could once see the crater from a telescope installed here.

Old US66 runs across here but is not useable as parts of it are on private property

meteor crater is located abt 6 miles south on this road (Meteor Crater Rd)

stay on the I-40 at exit 230 as Old US66 is still not useable.

Located here is the old tourist trap with motels, service station and even an old zoo. Only ruins left so be careful as its not beeing maintaned.

stay on the I-40. The old route is to the south but is completely undriveable.

former toonerville trading post

Go staright on
stay on the I-40 if You do not wish to see old trading posts or a new casino

former twin arrows trading post

twin arrows casino and resort (modern, not a route 66 site)

padre canyoun bridge (old 66)

and leave the I-40 here. We will drive the pre 1947 route from here to Flagstaff since the newer route uses the I-40 almost all the way.

and go nw on Townsend Winona Rd

stay on Townsend Winona Rd (CR-394) as it twists for abt 10 miles

just keep going on Townsend - Winona Rd

and head sw on US Hwy 89

continue for abt 2 miles on US Hwy 89

as the newer Route 66 joins up from the east

continue on this road into Flagstaff

continue on Route 66 through Flagstaff

across the intersection with Ponderosa Pkwy

Pass the S San Francisco St

as the road veers left and heads sw on  S Milton Rd

head sw on S Milton Rd

and head westbound on the BL-40 (Route 66)

as the road heads west

and enter the I-40 at exit 191.

and enter the west/nw bound I-40

stay on the I-40 until exit 185 since the old road is completely replaced by the I-40.

old Hwy 66 is visible here. Left of the I-40

and then first left to enter Old Hwy 66 (Brannigan Park Rd)

and head west/nw on Brannigan Park Rd (Route 66)

as the road now curves away from the I-40 heading nw

and head straight onto the dirtroad (Brannigan Park Rd, Old Hwy 66)

as the road veers sw. Cross, what I assume is, the old railway

as the roadsurface gets better again

as route 66 veers left/right (the dirtroad straight ahead is an older alignment that can be used just as well)

old restaurant building, seems abandoned

as Route 66 (Old 66, Old Hwy 66) continues westbound

and go onto Deer Farm Rd

deerfarm (old petting zoo)

mountain ranch resort (probably closed)

as the road becomes a dirtroad for a while

as the road veers south and cross over the I-40 (use the I-40 if You are tired of dirtroads)

and go onto the small dirtroad for a little while as this is old 66. (Mountain Man Trail)

Bearizona Wildlife Park

Grand Canyon is only 60 miles north of here if You wish to sidetrip. Just take the AZ-64 north from here.

and head west on the now paved Route 66

through the town of Williams (the last town to be bypassed by a newer road, the main road run through town from 1926 until 1984)

keep heading west / sw on W Railroad Ave

pass over the I-40 and then enter the I-40 heading south-west

and go onto the I-40 heading sw here.

older alignments of the 66 are visible and sometimes driveable here. But with bad pavement, dirtsurface and numerous deadends its easiers to stay on the I-40 for now.

continue on the I-40 until exit 146

old cutoff alignment and some old 66 buildings

stay on the I-40 for one more exit (until 146)

and head onto the BL-40 (Route 66) as it veers left into town

as the road curves left/right and then heads sw as the lanes join up again.

and go onto the I-40 again until exit 139

older 66 alignment bridge

an go onto the Route 66. It soon veers nw.

head nw on Route 66 (Crookton Rd)

and pass over the railroad

older alignments are visible in this area but are deadending. Fx this bridge is a pre 1930 bridge used by the old 66.

pass over the newer road into town

old 66 motel and service stations

as the road joins up with a newer stretch

and head west on Chino St (Route 66)

several old motels and serice stations in town. Delgadillos Snow Cap is located here, some kind of tourist trap

as Route 66 veers slightly through Seligman

fill up with petrol. apparently there are gas-station-shortage on the coming stretch.

keep heading westbound on Chino St (Route 66)

as the road veers slightly nw and continues

old 66 buildings (abandoned, hype park)

Grand Canyon Caverns Village (motel) The caverns are located 1.5 miles south of here and are some kind of caverns a 21 storie elevator trip under the surface of the earth.

keep heading nw on AZ-66 (Route 66)

as the road veers sw towards Peach Springs. Older alignments are visible in some places here.

as the road veers right and continues westbound.

keep heading w/sw on the Route 66 (AZ-66)

the Diamond Creek Rd offers a sidetrip to the bottom of Grand Canyon (head nort). This is the only road leading to the bottom of Grand Canyon. The sidetrip is abt 10-12 miles until You reach the Canyon bottom (Colorado River)

as the Route 66 continues and veers slightly to sw soon

old orlando motel

continue on the Route 66 as it soon lines up with the railroad heading south/sw

"safari park"

abandoned gas station

as the road veers slightly nw again

Hackberry General Store

ranchero motel

keep heading sw on Route 66

keep heading sw on Route 66 into Kingman

as the lanes soon separates

keep heading sw on Route 66 (E Andy Devine Ave)

keep heading sw

head sw on E Andy Devine Ave (Route 66) and pass under the I-40

stay on E Andy Devine Ave (Route 66) through Kingman

and keep driving on E Andy Devine Ave as it soon veers right through town.

and go onto W Andy Devine Ave (Route 66 ) as it heads sw/s

keep heading southbound on Route 66 as it follows the railroad through the narrow canyon

and head nw on Shinarump Rd. Pass under the I-40

and head sw on Oatman Rd. (CR-10, Route 66)

keep heading sw on Oatman Rd.

keep driving sw on Oatman Rd

stay on Oatman Rd as it soon veers slightly left/right and continues sw

as the road heads nw and soon starts to curve through the hills.

cool springs cabins

stay on Oatman Rd (CR-10, Route 66)

as the Oatman Rd continues to curve through the hills

stay on Oatman Rd (Oatman Topock Hwy)

as the road changes name to Main St through town

Oatman was an old gold mining town and is considered to be a ghost town but istnt. There are wild burrows around (donkeys) that where originally used to help miners but when the goldrush ended, the burros where left to their own and managed to survive. Dont feed them, they will get sick.

as the road heads south and out of town. It renames again to Oatman-Topock Hwy.

keep left and continue sw on the Oatman - Topock Hwy (Cr-10, Route 66)

keep heading southbound on CR-10

keep driving south on Oatman-Topock Hwy (CR-10, Route 66) through the town of Topock (ghost town?)

keep heading south on the CR-10 (Route 66, Oatman-Topock Hwy)

continue on the Oatman-Topock Hwy heading south as we soon join up the the I-40 and civilization again

pass under the railroad and continue as the road veers left

and go onto the I-40 to pass the colorado river

old 66 bridge (now carries a pipeline)

pass into Californa (Colorado River is the border)

keep heading west on the I-40 as other options are virtually non driveable due to missing bridges (and more)

this is the old 66 (Nationas Trails Hwy) it can be seen and driven but ends by the river (east) and ends in a sandy "maybee driveable" "road" to the west.

stay on the I-40 as the old road is visible and driveable only in part.

this is the old road passing under the I-40

pass over the I-40 and go onto the 5 mile Rd (Old Route 66)

this is where the older road meets up (if driveable You would have missed the toll station?)

keep heading nw on the 5 Mile Rd (US-95, Route 66)

enter Needles (town) on Hwy 95 (E Broadway St, Route 66)

pass under the I-40

continue driving on W Broadway (Historic US66) through town as it soon veers left/right

continue on Historic US 66 through town

as the road veers to nw

and head west on Needles Hwy (Historc US66)

as the road veers right left and continues out from the town

fill up with petrol! Apparently there are no gas stations for quite some time (dessert)

and go onto the I-40 heading nw

this is the old 66 alignment. It continues for only a short bit nw and is then cutoff. (use the I-40)

stay on the I-40 for yet some time. You can head north on the US-95 and then west on the old 66 (Goffs Rd) but this is a pre 1930 alignment that soon lines up with the I-40 again.

Turn of the I-40 here and head north if You: *1 want to go to Las Vegas (100 miles north /160 kilometers north). Return here when You are done in vegas. *2 You may also leave the I-40 here to take a pre 1930 loop to the north. In that case, head north on US-95 and then left onto Goffs Rd. (joins up with I-40 in a little while.

and pass over the I-40 to the south side.

go onto the Natianal Trails Hwy (Route 66) as it veers right and heads sw

keep heading sw on the National Trails Hwy (from the right, the pre 1930 alignment joins up here)

old 66 service station

keep heading sw on the National Trails Hwy

old 66 buildings

keep heading west on National Trails Hwy

Roys motel and cafe

as the road veers left/right to pass the railroad

keep heading nw/w on the National Trails Hwy

Bagdad, famous from the movie Bagdad Cafe. Nothing left. (cafe used in the movie is in Newberry Springs)

keep driving on the National Trails Hwy

pass the railroad and stay on National Trails Hwy (Route 66)

and pass the I-40

and head west on National Trails Hwy (Frontage Rd)

and head onto the National Trails Hwy heading nw

as the road veers slightly left/right

keep heading nw on National Trails Hwy

Bagdad Cafe (where the movie was actually made)

as the road passes under the I-40. Continue nw on National Trails Hwy (Route 66)

old agricultural inspection station

continue on National Trails Hwy

and head south to enter the I-40 (a army base is located on the old 66 and You may not enter)

and go onto the I-40 heading west

and pass under the I-40 on E Main St (Route 66, National Trails Hwy)

and onto E Main St

as E Main St soon veers left into town (National Trails Hwy, Route 66)

and continue north on E Main St as it passes under the I-40

as E Main St veers left and continues through town (Route 66)

and pass over the Barstow Fwy

as E Main St (Route 66, National Trails Hwy) soon veers slightly west and continues

El Rancho motel, 112 E. Main St., constructed from railroad ties. Check out the neon sign.

as the road now veers slightly sw

continue sw on National Trails Hwy (Route 66) as it passes under the CA-58

old drive-in theathre

keep heading sw on Route 66 (NT Hwy, Main St)

Dunes motel

keep driving on Route 66 as it veers through the dessert and continues

old 66 gas station

keep heading sw on Route 66 (NT Hwy)

as the road veers slightly and heads south

as the road veers across the railroad and continues southbound

as the road passes through Oro Grande

and continue southbound on Route 66 as it crosses the Mojave River on a bridge

keep driving on Route 66 as it veers slightly se

stay on Route 66 as it heads south through Victorville

as Route 66 heads sw on 7th St

follow 7th Street through the city

pass over the I-15 and head west (Note: Route 66 acutally used a road where the I-15 is now but to avoid to much highway driving, Go straight on)

and head south on Amargosa Rd

stay on Amargosa Rd as it runs next to the I-15

stay on Amargosa Rd southbound

and pass over the I-15 on Bear Valley Rd

and head southbound on Mariposa Rd instead

stay on Mariposa Rd as it veers south

and stay on Mariposa Rd as it veers to line up with the I-15 again

stay on Mariposa Rd heading sw

pass the river on Mariposa Rd

continue southbound on Mariposa Rd

keep heading south on Mariposa Rd

as Mariposa Rd deadends further ahead. Cross over the I-15 and join it southbound

and join the I-15 southbound

old road section (Mariposa Rd) visible

stay on the I-15 as it veers southbound

pass the railroad as I-15 heads south

stay on the I-15 until exit 129

exit the I-15 here

and head onto the Cajon Blvd (Route 66)

a piece of the old 66 driveable for just a few hundred meters

as Cajon Blvd veers south / se

older alignment (4 lanes) visible but blocked off

as Cajon Blvd veers through the hills

old 66 place?

and pass under the I-15. Route 66 continues straight ahead but is cutoff.

follow Kenwood Ave. as it twists eastbourne

continue on Kenwood Ave to eventually get back to Route 66

and head south on Devore Rd

follow Devore Rd as it soon passes over the I-215

and go onto Cajon Blvd. You are now back on Route 66

to stay on Cajon Blvd as it veers right and passes under the railroad.

stay on Cajon Blvd (Historic Route 66)

pass under the University Pkwy. Stay on Cajon Blvd (Historic US66)

stay on Cajon Blvd heading se. Pass under the interstate junction.

pass under the N Mt Vernon Ave. Stay on Cajon Blvd

as US 66 veers south and joins up with N Mt Vernon Ave

and immediately left to keep heading south on US66 as it joins N Mt Vernon Ave

and head south on N Mt Vernon Ave (US66)

there are many old Route 66 businesses along this stretch of road.

keep heading south on US66 (N Mt Vernon Ave)

as US66 now heads west on W 5th St

prior to 1931 Route 66 used W 4th St instead of 5th St. Some leftovers might be visible still.

keep heading west on US66 (W 5th St)

as US66 veers left/right to join up with W 4th St (older alignment)

as US66 continues westbound on E Foothill Blvd

and continue west on US66

old 66 motel (The Wigwam Motel).

keep heading west on E Foothill Blvd (US66)

stay on US66 (W Foothill Blvd)

Bono´s italian restaurant on Route 66

keep driving west on US66 (E Foothill Blvd)

pass under the I-15 and keep heading west

just keep going on E Foothill Blvd (US66)

as the road soon veers left/right/left over the railroad tracks

keep heading west on US66 (E Foothill Blvd)

continue on E Foothill Blvd (US66)

just keep going as the lanes soon separate for a short stint

keep heading nw on Foothill Blvd (US66)

stay in the left lanes to avoid the I-210 ramp. Just pass under the I-210 and continue on Foothill Blvd (US66) heading nw

Pinnacle Peak Steak House

Stay on E Foothill Blvd (E Rte 66, US66)

as the road curves slightly left

as the road curves right/left and continues westbound

keep driving westbound on E Foothill Blvd (US66, Route 66)

stay on E Foothill Blvd (US66) as it soon curves slightly right

as the lanes join and road changes name to Huntington Dr (still Route 66 though)

keep heading west on Route 66 (Huntington Dr)

continue on Route 66 (Huntington Dr) as it soon curves right/left and continues.

keep heading west on Route 66 (W Huntington Dr)

pass under the I-210 and continue west on Route 66 (W Huntington Dr)

and head nw as Route 66 curves right onto Colorado Pl in the Y intersection.

as Route 66 continues to nw on Colorado St

as the road veers left and heads west again

stay on Route 66 (Colorado St, Colorado Blvd) westbound

as the road veers right/left. Stay on W Colorado Blvd (Route 66)

stay on E Colorado Blvd (Route 66) heading west

continue westbound on E Colorado Blvd (Route 66)

Keep heading west on E Colorado Blvd (a newer alignment heads south through Pasadena but then uses the freeway into LA)

the S Arroyo Pkwy is a later alignment of Route 66 heading south from here. But as it uses the freeway into LA we use the older alignment instead (E Colorado Blvd)

Stay on W Colorado Blvd heading west

as W Colorado Blvd curves across Colorado Street Bridge and continues sw

keep heading sw on W Colorado Blvd

keep heading sw on Colorado Blvd

as Old US 66 heads south on N Figueroa St

stay on N Figueroa St as it heads south/sw

stay on N Figueroa St southbound

keep driving on N Figueroa St heading sw

stay on N Figueroa St as it soon curves left/right

stay on N Figueroa St

as N Figueroa St is cutoff, You need to turn onto the Arroyo Seco Pkwy through the intersection

stay on Arroyo Seco Pkwy past the bridge

stay in the left lanes and stay on the freeway for one more exit

exit the freeway here (exit 248)

and to onto the Figueroa Terrace

onto Alpine St and cross the CA-110 (freeway)

and head sw on N Figueroa St

and head nw on Sunset Blvd (Route 66)

pass over the CA-110 and continue nw on Sunset Blvd

continue on Sunset Blvd

keep driving on Sunset Blvd as it veers slightly left

stay on Sunset Blvd as it veers left right and continues sw

stay on Sunset Blvd for one more block. Then turn left onto Manzanita St

and head onto Manzanita St

and head onto Santa Monica Blvd (Route 66)

stay on Santa Monica Blvd (Route 66) as it stretches through LA

stay on Santa Monica Blvd

stay on Santa Monica Blvd (Route 66) westbound

stay on Santa Monica Blvd (Route 66) heading west

stay on Santa Monica Blvd as it now veers left and heads sw

stay on Santa Monica Blvd (Route 66) as the lanes join up and road eventually changes name to N Santa Monica Blvd

keep heading sw on N Santa Monica Blvd

stay on Santa Monica Blvd as it veers slightly right

stay on Santa Monica Blvd as it passes under the freeway (405)

stay on Santa Monica Blvd as it veers very slightly left

and go onto Lincoln Blvd for a few blocks

The end - Not part of the route
this is where Route 66 ends/starts.

santa monica pier and the Will Rogers Plaque (the founder of Route 66)

lake dolores abandoned water park, not on route 66 but worth the very small detour

Totem Pole Trading Post

Campsite

Horseshoe Lake
description:
namn:

Campsite - Needles, CA
description:
namn:

Campsite Seligman
description:
namn:

Wigwam Motel

USA RV Park

Happy Trails Rv Campground

Camping Ground - Clinton
description: Camping Ground with Charging availabilty
Camping Ground with Charging availabilty

Camping Ground - El Reno
description: Camping Ground with Charging Availabilty
Camping Ground with Charging Availabilty

Campsite Tulsa

Camping Ground - Cuba

Campground Sugar Creek

Day 8 - Amarillo

Slug Bug Ranch
beskrivning:

Restored 1929 Route 66 Gas Station
description: Photo Opp
beskrivning:
Photo Opp

Devil's Rope Museum

Conoco Tower Station & U-Drop Inn Cafe
description: Visitor Center Shamrock
beskrivning:
Visitor Center Shamrock

Pioneer West Museum

Magnolia Gas Station
description: Photo Opp
Photo Opp

Foss - Ghosttown - Oklahoma
description: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccibWxsIQfk
namn: Foss - Ghosttown - Oklahoma

National Rt 66 and Transportation Museum

Atchley's Route 66 RV Park

Tesla Destination Charger

Tesla Supercharger

Day 9 - Waterpark in Clinton

Water-Zoo Clinton Indoor Water Park

Oklahoma Route 66 Museum

Red Rock Canyon Adventure Park

Pony Bridge
namn: Pony Bridge

Cherokee Trading Post

Indian Trading Post & Art

Bridgeport Hill Service Station

Old 66 RV Park

Day 10 - Oklahoma City & Tulsa

Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center

Picasso Cafe
description: Lunch/Dinner
namn: Picasso Cafe
Lunch/Dinner

Factory Obscura: Mix-Tape

Oklahoma State Capitol

Pops 66
namn: Pops 66

Trading Post
namn: site
beskrivning: old trading post along another small pice of the Old 66 alignment
old trading post along another small pice of the Old 66 alignment

rock cafe
namn: site
beskrivning: rock cafe

Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum

Blue Whale of Catoosa
description: Attraction of Route 66 - Swimming at own risk
Attraction of Route 66 - Swimming at own risk

Tulsa NE / Will Rogers Downs KOA Journey

Day 11 - Oklahoma

Nelson's Old Riverton Store

Ed Galloway's Totem Pole Park

Cars on the Route
namn: Cars on the Route

Fantastic Caverns

Dickerson Park Zoo

Uranus Fudge Factory And General Store

The Red Rocker

Fanning 66 Outpost Llc
namn: Fanning 66 Outpost Llc

Meramec Valley Campground & RV Park

Day 12 - Meramac Caverns & St. Louis

Meramec Caverns

St. Louis

City Museum & Washington Avenue Parking St Louis

Old Courthouse

Pink Elephant Antique Mall

Sugar Creek

The Gateway Arch
description: www.gatewayarch.com
namn: The Gateway Arch

Double J Campground

Day 13 - Springfield

Lincoln Home National Historic Site

Old State Capitol State Historic Site

Springfield

Route 66 Association of Illinois

Standard Oil of Illinois Gas Station

Ambler's Texaco Gas Station

Polk-A-Dot Drive In

Camping Ground - Wilmington
namn: Tameling Rv Park and Campground

Day 14 - Chicago - End of Tour

Dick's Towing Service Inc.

Rich & Creamy