This was planned out in 1979 and completed in 1982.

The US’s most famous road celebrates its centenary. The 2,400-mile highway crosses eight states and three time zones from Chicago to LA ...

Historian Andrew Wanko says Route 66’s legacy is one of real person-to-person connection and the true exploration of a place.

Route 66 is the quintessential American road trip — a 2,500-mile odyssey across eight states from Chicago to Santa Monica. And with 2026 being the route’s 100th birthday, this year is the perfect time ...

Get your kicks on a Route 66 road trip—a classic 2,448-mile drive from Chicago to Santa Monica, packed with American history ...

At the Lebanon Route 66 Museum (lebanon-laclede.lib.mo.us), there are fascinating displays of collectables but best of all, I arrived just time for a car show. In the parking lot, local ...

Route 66 is a tribute to America’s past—a way to show our kids the people and places that make up ...

As Route 66 marks its centennial, a travel guide from the Jim Crow era offers a window into the experiences of Black Americans who drove the Mother Road. A 54-room bathhouse. A trading post. And yes — ...

A century on, Route 66 still embodies the spirit of American adventure. It’s an epic journey spanning 2,448 miles, winding through three time zones and eight states. More than any other highway, it ...

Springfield drivers may want to plan ahead as the National Route 66 Centennial Kickoff Celebration comes to town April 30 ...