About RT66 Maps

RT66 Maps is a planning guide for driving historic Route 66. We focus on the road itself: where it ran, which pieces you can still drive and how to stitch them together state by state.

What we cover

• State-by-state segments from Illinois to California
• Early and later alignments, and how to tell them apart
• Navigation habits that keep you on the old road
• Daily leg planning, fuel stops and buffer time

What we leave to you

Where to sleep and eat is your call. Road conditions, closures and detours change, so always confirm with official state transportation and travel sources before you set off.

Our approach

Maps first, then context. We’d rather tell you the old road becomes gravel in two miles than describe a sunset. Every section is written for a driver with a passenger holding the notes.

Start with the route by state or the planning questions.