Route 66 Trip Planning

Route 66 Trip Planning | Itineraries, Budgets & Road Trip Tools
A successful Route 66 road trip starts with good planning. This section brings together all the tools and guides you need to map out your journey before you leave home. Find detailed itineraries for drives of every length — from a weekend sampler to a full end-to-end route. Use our budget guide to understand realistic costs for fuel, lodging, and food across eight states. Get the full packing list so nothing gets left behind, and use our navigation guide to stay on the historic alignment rather than defaulting to the interstate. Whether you’re planning six months out or six days out, these resources will help you get the most from your time on the Mother Road.
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