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Route 66 map, distance, and route

America’s classic east-to-west road story from Chicago streets to the Santa Monica pier. Explore the main stops, compare ways to travel, and watch the 3,940 km journey move across the map.

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Route 66 at a glance

The essential stops and practical transport choices, in one view.

  1. 1

    Chicago

  2. 2

    St. Louis

  3. 3

    Oklahoma City

  4. 4

    Amarillo

  5. 5

    Albuquerque

  6. 6

    Flagstaff

  7. 7

    Santa Monica

Ways to travel

Car

2-3 weeks

A practical pace for the main cities and historic-road detours.

Motorbike

2-3 weeks

An iconic version with greater sensitivity to heat and weather.

Highlights drive

10-12 days

A faster itinerary focused on the major listed stops.

Good to know

  • 1

    Historic Route 66 connected Chicago and the Los Angeles area across eight states.

  • 2

    The modern drive uses surviving historic sections alongside current highways.

Quick answers

How long is the Route 66?

The map distance shown for Route 66 is approximately 3,940 km. The actual distance can vary by road, rail, flight path, and chosen stops.

How can I animate the Route 66 route?

Open this route in TripMap.Video, adjust the stops and transport, then export the animated map as a vertical, square, or widescreen video.

Animate your Route 66 journey

Use this route as a starting point, customize the stops, and export your video.

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