Start your Route 66 adventure where it all begins - in Illinois, the birthplace of the Mother Road. From the vibrant streets of Chicago, with its world-famous skyline and deep-dish pizza, to the classic charm of Springfield, home of Abraham Lincoln, every mile is packed with history, flavour and Americana. Cruise past vintage diners, murals, and neon-lit motels; explore quirky roadside attractions like Pontiac’s Route 66 Hall of Fame and Museum; and soak up the open-road freedom that defines the ultimate U.S. road trip. Discover where nostalgia meets adventure - click through to explore Illinois’ unforgettable stretch of Route 66.

The highway doesn’t just pass through Missouri. It was born here — christened as Route 66 in Springfield 100 years ago. There’s no better way to reconnect with America in all its vintage glory than right here in the Show-Me State. Missouri Route 66 has been the epitome of cool for 100 years. And let’s be real — it still is. It’s the ultimate winding highway, lined with neon and nostalgia, and ready for the best adventure of your life.

Kansas’ little stretch of the ‘Mother Road’ is one that inspires, from instantly recognizable movie characters to those travelers that are taking a once-in-a-lifetime cruise across the country. Kansas’ Route 66 is one that families and old souls alike won’t want to miss.

At the heart of Route 66, Oklahoma hosts 400+ unbroken miles of the Mother Road, offering 100+ diverse, intriguing and quirky designated attractions - from Mom & Pop diners, to classic car collections and one of America’s largest air & space museums. The Route also takes in two vibrant cities - Tulsa + Oklahoma City.

New Mexico’s Route 66 blends high-desert landscapes with rich Native American and Hispanic culture. From Tucumcari to Albuquerque and Santa Fe to Gallup, travellers pass neon-lit motels, adobe towns, roadside diners and art-filled pueblos on a journey of big skies, historic trading posts, local flavours and timeless Americana. 

Arizona boasts 385.2 miles of the longest preserved stretch of the original Mother Road in the United States. In 2026, the Main Street of America celebrates its Centennial — 100 years of memories, community, history and the open road.

Route 66 comes to a finale in California, ending at the Santa Monica Pier where travellers can get a photo with the iconic End of the Trail sign. Along the way, discover desert towns, classic diners and roadside Americana. As a road trip destination, the Golden State offers countless other epic driving routes.