Drive 15 peaceful miles along Historic Route 66 from Kingman to Cool Springs, Arizona. This gentle desert climb retraces the path of Route 66 travelers just before the legendary ascent into the Black Mountains.
⛽ Route 66
Experience the Mother Road with our Route 66-tagged content, highlighting towns, landmarks, and segments of this iconic American highway.
U.S. Route 66, often called the “Mother Road” or the “Main Street of America,” is one of the most iconic highways in the United States. Established in 1926, Route 66 originally ran from Chicago, Illinois, to Santa Monica, California, covering a total of approximately 2,448 miles. It passed through eight states—Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California—linking countless small towns and major cities across the American heartland and Southwest.
More than just a road, Route 66 played a crucial role in American history, especially during the Dust Bowl migration of the 1930s and the post-war tourism boom. It symbolized freedom and opportunity, becoming a favorite path for families, adventurers, and dreamers heading west. Over the decades, countless diners, motels, gas stations, and roadside attractions sprung up along its path, many of which have become nostalgic landmarks preserved by enthusiasts and preservation societies.
Although Route 66 was officially decommissioned in 1985 and replaced by the modern Interstate Highway System, large portions of the route are still drivable today as “Historic Route 66.” It remains a bucket-list journey for road-trippers from around the globe, celebrated in pop culture, music, and literature. From the neon lights of Tucumcari to the deserts of Arizona and the piers of California, Route 66 continues to offer a timeless slice of Americana.
Explore ⛽ Route 66
Arizona Route 66: Seligman
Cruise through Seligman, Arizona along a 1.5-mile stretch of Historic Route 66—home to quirky diners, neon nostalgia, and the birthplace of the Route 66 revival.
Historic Route 66 – Stockton Road: Ash Fork to Seligman – Arizona
Take a 17-mile drive through Arizona’s high desert along Historic Route 66 from Ash Fork to Seligman. Explore vintage Americana, quiet landscapes, and the birthplace of the Route 66 revival.
Historic Route 66: Ash Fork – Arizona
Take a short but storied drive through Ash Fork, Arizona on Historic Route 66. Explore Park and Lewis Avenues, see remnants of Route 66’s glory days, and learn why this small town was once Hollywood’s backdrop and a crossroads of American transport.
Historic Route 66: Flagstaff – Arizona
Cruise along 7.6 miles of Historic Route 66 through Flagstaff, Arizona, where pine forests meet railroad history and neon-lit nostalgia. Discover why this northern Arizona town remains a beloved waypoint along America’s Main Street.
New Mexico Road 122 – Historic Route 66: Thoreau to the Continental Divide – New Mexico
Travel 5 miles west along Historic Route 66 from Thoreau, New Mexico, to the Continental Divide. Experience a short but iconic stretch of the Mother Road through the Navajo Nation, climbing to a historic milestone where east meets west.
New Mexico Road 122 – Historic Route 66: Prewitt to Thoreau – New Mexico
Experience a quiet 10-mile journey along Historic Route 66 from Prewitt to Thoreau, New Mexico, where high desert scenery, roadside relics, and timeless history create a peaceful Southwest drive.
New Meixco Road 333 – Historic Route 66: Tijeras to Carnuel
Follow a 5-mile stretch of New Mexico Highway 333 / Historic Route 66 from Tijeras to Carnuel, winding through the Sandia Mountains and into Albuquerque’s eastern edge on a road steeped in history.
Historic Route 66: Adrian – Texas
Experience the charm of Historic Route 66 in Adrian, Texas—the official midpoint of the Mother Road. Visit the Midpoint Café, snap a photo at the famous sign, and enjoy the wide-open beauty of the Texas Panhandle.
Historic Route 66: McLean – Texas
Drive 2.5 miles along Historic Route 66 through McLean, Texas, from I-40 Exit 143 to Exit 141, with a stop at the recreated Phillips 66 station for a glimpse of mid-century travel nostalgia.
Historic Route 66: Shamrock – Texas
Drive 3 miles through historic Shamrock, Texas, on Route 66, passing landmarks like the U-Drop Inn Café and vintage roadside relics that tell the story of the Mother Road.
Historic Route 66: Hydro to Weatherford – Oklahoma
Cruise Historic Route 66 from Hydro to Weatherford, Oklahoma, passing Lucille’s Historic Highway Gas Station and rolling prairie landscapes on this short but iconic stretch of the Mother Road.