Scenic drive

Route 66 — The Mother Road

The Iconic American Highway from Chicago to Santa Monica

American Southwest2400 miles40.0 hours

About this drive

Route 66, established in 1926, is arguably the most legendary road in America. Spanning 2,400 miles from Chicago, Illinois to Santa Monica, California, it passes through eight states and three time zones. Neon-lit diners, roadside motels, painted desert mesas, and quirky roadside attractions make this a journey through the heart of American pop culture and history. Though largely superseded by interstates, the original alignments remain driveable and deeply rewarding.