Lonely Planet's
Journey Route 66
is the definitive guide to one of the world's great adventures – bringing you closer to the culture, history and landscapes you'll encounter along the way.
Get inspiration, ideas and planning tips from our experts who have driven every mile to uncover unique experiences you can make
all your own
. Dine at a legendary seafood smokehouse in Chicago, spot giant dinosaur sculptures in the Mojave desert, and steer past iconic scenery made famous by hit Hollywood movies.
Inside
Journey
Route 66
travel guide:
Our Journey guidebook format
helps you
build the trip of a lifetime
with
mile—by—mile coverage
of this iconic drive
Six of our favorite ways
to explore Route 66, with itineraries ranging from 2 days to 2 weeks
Easy—to—use maps
must—do stops for every stage of the journey
plus a
birds' eye route tracker
Discover
the best places to eat, drink and sleep
as well as recommended
detours
Interviews with locals
share fascinating stories, tips and insights
In—depth features
explore the Black Route 66; road—trip soundtracks; a Navajo perspective
Dive deep into unmissable experiences
from marvelling at the Painted Desert, to scoffing burgers in Reno, and gazing at Santa Monica sunsets
'Essentials' toolkit
on arriving, money and budgeting, accommodation, accessibility, responsible travel, driving laws, and more
Stunning photography
throughout
Covers
: Chicago to St Louis; St Louis to Joplin; Galena to Tulsa; Tulsa to Texola; Texola to Glenrio; Glenrio to Albuquerque; Albuquerque to Gallup; Lupton to Topock; Needles to Barstow; Barstow to Santa Monica; LA
Discover everything you need to know with
– your guide to experiencing one of the world's great adventures
your way
.