How long is Route 66 from start to finish?

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1. How long is Route 66 from start to finish?
2. How long does it take to drive the length of Route 66?
3. How much of Route 66 still exists?
4. Is Route 66 that bad?
5. Can you drive the length of Route 66?

How long is Route 66 from start to finish?

It spans 2,400 miles, crosses eight states and three time zones, and enlists you for at least three weeks. The epitome of an American road trip, Route 66 takes you east to west, from Chicago to Santa Monica, Los Angeles, tracing the development of the pioneering country.

How long does it take to drive the length of Route 66?

about 2 weeks Driving the 2,278 miles of Route 66 usually takes about 2 weeks when you include stops and visit the cities that are on the way. You can drive Route 66 in as little as 8 days if you drive every day and do not see any of the sights, but you would need a month to really explore the places you are driving through.

How much of Route 66 still exists?

Nowadays, over 85% of the original alignments of U.S. Route 66 are still drivable. Many segments of the road are simple two-laned highways, so you should drive with care and pay attention to the road signs.

Is Route 66 that bad?

The highway was eventually decommissioned in 1985. Route 66 shield signs were taken down and the road disappeared from maps. Sadly, it's no longer feasible to drive the entire route as many sections are cracked, potholed and impassable. But even in its heyday, stretches of “Bloody 66” were hazardous for motorists.

Can you drive the length of Route 66?

2,448 mi U.S. Route 66/Lunghezza