Route 66 Guide - or rather what we are going to do!
Aside from TripAdvisor there are relatively few fora out there that are live and bustling - so a lot of our recommendations came from Booking.com or Expedia. As we progress, I will offer some honest feedback on stuff like the hotels, the food, the routes etc.
Road Trip/Route 66 Itinerary
| Leg | Detail | Notes | Expected Miles | Actual Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Home to Heathrow | 75 | ||
| 2 | Heathrow to Chicago | 3961.5 | ||
| 3 | Chicago | 0 | ||
| 4 | Chicago | 0 | ||
| 5 | Chicago to Springfield IL | Route 66 | 230 | |
| 6 | Springfield IL to St Louis MO | Route 66 | 126 | |
| 7 | St Louis MO to Springfield MO | Route 66 | 243 | |
| 8 | Springfield MO to Oklahoma City OK | Route 66 | 310 | |
| 9 | Oklahoma City OK to Amarillo TX | Route 66 | 249 | |
| 10 | Amarillo TX to Albuquerque NM | Route 66 | 334 | |
| 11 | Albuquerque NM to Santa Fe NM | Route 66 | 70 | |
| 12 | Santa Fe NM to Taos NM | 174 | ||
| 13 | Taos NM to Manitou Springs CO | Royal Gorge | 297 | |
| 14 | Manitou Springs CO - Pikes Peak | Pikes Peak | 50 | |
| 15 | Manitou Springs CO to Basalt Co | Independent Pass | 168 | |
| 16 | Basalt Co to Durango CO | Million Dollar Highway | 275 | |
| 17 | Durango CO to Monument Valley AZ | Valley of the Gods, Moki Dugway, Forrest Gump Point | 223 | |
| 18 | Monument Valley AZ to Holbrook AZ | Route 66, Petrified Forrest | 302 | |
| 19 | Holbrook AZ to Tusayan AZ | Route 66, Grand Canyon Plane Ride | 192 | |
| 20 | Tusayan AZ to Page AZ | Grand Canyon South Rim | 147 | |
| 21 | Page AZ to Grand Canyon North Rim AZ | 125 | ||
| 22 | GC North Rim AZ to Las Vegas NV | Zion NP, | 293 | |
| 23 | Las Vegas NV | 0 | ||
| 24 | Las Vegas NV to Death Valley CA | Route 66 | 407 | |
| 25 | Death Valley CA to Bishop CA | 254 | ||
| 26 | Bishop CA to Yosemite CA | Tioga Pass | 240 | |
| 27 | Yosemite CA to San Francisco CA | Golden Gate Bridge | 231 | |
| 28 | San Francisco CA | 0 | ||
| 29 | San Francisco CA to San Simeon CA | PCH | 275 | |
| 30 | San Simeon CA to Los Angeles CA | PCH | 257 | |
| 31 | Los Angeles CA | Universal Studios | 0 | |
| 32 | Los Angeles CA | Route 66 - Santa Monica Pier | 40 | |
| 33 | Los Angeles CA to Heathrow | 5443 | ||
| 34 | Heathrow to Home | 75 | ||
| Total Miles (not including flights) | 5662 | |||
| Total Miles | 15,067 |
Accommodation - Where we stayed!
Rest easy on your road trip adventure with our curated list of accommodation options along Route 66. Whether you prefer cozy motels or charming bed and breakfasts, we've got you covered with the best places to stay.
Travel Tips and Tricks
Get insider tips and tricks from the Newmans themselves on how to make the most of your Route 66 road trip. From packing essentials to navigation hacks, we've got all the advice you need for a smooth journey.
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