ELHS 65
2009
Road Trip

Orginally constructed 2001
2008/09 updates & fixes as time permits,
CLICKABLE MAP

Interactive Route 66 Map
The above map was modified from the original by
Swa.Frantzen@advalvas.be Illinois || Missouri || Kansas || Oklahoma
Texas || New Mexico || Arizona || California
Nevada || Utah || Colorado || Nebraska
Iowa || Illinois || Indiana || Ohio

Route 66 Itinerary
If you are planning to make this trip or any part:
  • Please "print" this site.
  • Visit the links listed.
  • Obtain as many maps & related info as possible. 
  • Please let me know
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    Please be patient
    the plans for
    are "fluid" at best
    Many of links may not work
    I will update the site as time allows.
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    “A journey is a person in itself; no two are alike. And all plans, safeguards, policies and coercion are fruitless. We  find after years of struggle that we do not take a trip . . . .
    a trip takes us.” 
      - John Steinbeck
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    I am going to do my best to do the following (in ranked order):
  • see the mentioned sights
  • total (round) trip 18 ??? days
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    PRINTABLE MAPS
    Please note distances and driving times

    DAY 1 ()- Click for details

    Lodi, OH --- St. Louis (Eureka), MO    532 miles @ 50 mph = 10.64 hours

    Sights
  • Chain of Rocks Bridge (Mitchell, Ill - across from St. Louis)
    • Lodging
    Eureka, Mo  KOA Kamping Kabin - $50.00
    probably look for something a little better
    DAY 2 ()- Click for details

    St. Louis (Eureka), MO -through Kansas- Catoosa, OK. 369.9 miles @ 35 mph = 10.50 hours

    Sights
  • Drive as much as original Rt. 66 as possible (time)
  • Hooker's Cut
  • Meramac Caverns
  • Devil's Elbow
  • Carthage, MO (Diner)
  • Palmer Hotel (Afton, OK)
  • Coleman Theater - Miami, OK (MUST SEE)
  • Claremore, OK (setting for play - "Oklahoma")
  • Catoosa, OK ("Blue Whale")
    • Lodging
  • Catoosa, OK

    •     KOA Kamping Kabin - $30.00
    probably look for something a little better
    DAY 3 ()- Click for details - Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico
    CATOOSA, OK TO TUCUMCARI, NM  487 miles @ 45 mph = 10.8 hours
    Sights
  • Oklahoma
  • Stroud -  Rock Cafe
  • Arcadia - "Red Barn"
  • El Reno - "Rainman"  Motel (Big 8)
  • Hydro -  Lucille Hamons' gas station
  • Weatherford - "City Diner" (eat lunch ???)
  • Clinton - new Route 66 Museum
  • Texas
  • Shamrock - U Drop Inn
  • McLean
  • Amarillo
  • The Big Texan Steak Ranch  (eat lunch ???)
  • Cadillac Ranch
  • Glenrio
  • Tuccumcari, NM - lots of Route 66 stuff.

    • Lodging - Blue Swallow Motel. . . .
    . . . Phone: (505) 461-9849
    DAY 4 ()- Click for details

        TUCUMCARI, NM via Rte. 104 to Santa Fe
                to Holbrook, AZ          478 miles @ 35 mph = 13.65 hours

    Sights
  • New Mexico
  • Route 104 (Map) (Picture)
  • Santa Fe, NM
  • Albuquerque
  • Continental Divide
  • Gallup
  • Arizona
  • Petrified Forest / Painted Desert (Must get there BEFORE sunset !!!)
  • Lodging    Holbrook, AZ - - Wigwam Motel
    • phone: (520) 524-3048
    DAY 5 ()- Click for details
        Holbrook, AZ via Grand Canyon to Williams, AZ 250 miles @ 25 mph = 10.0 hours
         "Click" for Printable Map
    Sights
  • Drive as much as original Rt. 66 as possible (time)
  • Jack Rabbit Trading Post (Exit 269)
  • Winslow - Harvey House (?)
  • Meteor Crater (Exit 233)
  • Two Guns Ruin (Exit 230) & old Route 66 bridge across Canyon Diablo.
  • Twin Arrows Trading Post (Exit 219)
  • Flagstaff (Exit 211) through Winona (immortalized by Bobby Troup). Enter Flagstaff the scenic way with Mt. Humphreys in front of you. Follow CR 394 to US 89.
  • Sunset Crater (time permitting)
  • Bedrock City (Flintstones)
  • Williams
  • Lodging . . - - - El Rancho Motel
    • phone: (520) 635-2552


    DAY 6 ()
     WILLIAMS, AZ

        Sights

  • Grand Canyon via Railroad (please click for more info)
  • The fares do not include local tax (8.8%) or Park admission fees


    • Lodging . . - - - El Rancho Motel
    phone: (520) 635-2552
     

    Make a choice
    Las Vegas
    or
    Monument Valley
    DAY 7 () - Click for details

    Williams, AZ to Las Vegas, NV      217 miles @ 65 mph = 3.30 hours

    Sights
  • Lodging . . - - - Circus Circus

    •  phone: (887-224-7287)
     
     

    DAY 8 ()
    Las Vegas, NV

               Sights

    • "The Strip"
       

      
    Day 9     ()

    Las Vegas to Moab, Utah
    457 miles @ 60 mph = 7.61 hours

    Sights
  • Arches National Park
  • Canyonlands National Park (???)
  • Lodging . . - - - Apache Motel
    •   phone: (1-800-228-6882)


    Day 10     ()    - Click for details
     Moab, Utah  (through Denver)
    to North Platte, NE     
    614.38 miles @ 60 mph = 10.23 hours

    Sights
  • Elevated Interstate Highway
  • Eisenhower Tunnel - 11,000 ft
  • Lodging . . TRAVELERS INN, NORTH PLATTE NE 308-534-4020 - - -

    • phone: ()

    Day 11 ()- Click for details
    North Platte, NE to Dyersville, IA
    602 miles @ 60 mph = 10.03 hours

    Sights
  • "Field of Dreams" (movie location)
  • Lodging . . Comfort Inn Hotel, Dyersville, IA (563) 875-7700 - - -

    •  phone: ()

    Day 12 ()- Click for details
    Dyersville, IA to Home       
    576 miles @ 60 mph = 9.60 hours

    Sights
  • home
  • Lodging . . - - - Home
    		•  DAY 7 () - Click for details

    Williams, AZ to
          Kayenta, AZ    
                       184 miles @ 60 mph = 3.02 hours

    Sights
  • Lodging . . - - - Holiday Inn, Kayenta, Az

    •  phone: (887-224-7287)
      DAY 8 ()
          Kayenta, AZ to Moab, Utah
                300 miles @ 35 mph = 8.5 hours
    Sights
  • Four Corners, Ut,NM,Az,CO
  • Lodging . . - - - Apache Motel
    •   phone: (1-800-228-6882)


    Day 9

    Moab, UT




    Day 10     ()    - Click for details
     Moab, Utah  (through Denver)
    to North Platte, NE     
    614.38 miles @ 60 mph = 10.23 hours

    Sights
  • Elevated Interstate Highway
  • Eisenhower Tunnel -11,000 ft
  • Lodging . . TRAVELERS INN, NORTH PLATTE NE 308-534-4020 - - -

    • phone: ()

    Day 11 ()- Click for details
    North Platte, NE to Dyersville, IA
    602 miles @ 60 mph = 10.03 hours

    Sights
  • Lodging . . Comfort Inn Hotel, Dyersville, IA (563) 875-7700 - - -

    •  phone: ()


    Day 12     ()    - Click for details
    Dyersville, IA to Home       

    576 miles @ 60 mph = 9.60 hours

    Sights
  • home
  • Lodging . . - - - Home
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    There are a bizillon places I would like to see. Unfortunately, 
    I only have the time and $$$$ for a few.
    Basic Vehicle Info & Necessities
  • Driving style - on Freeway - Posted speed limit + 5 mph or "flow of traffic"
  • Our Vehicle
  • '67 GMC Van
  • Fuel economy 15 - 20 mpg
  • Range 250 - 350 miles
  • with dual A/C
  • Your Vehicle Specs
  • Top running condition
  • at least 125 mile fuel range
  • A/C - it gets HOT!!!! everywhere on trip
  • good spare tire / jack
  • oil
  • Basics to bring
  • Cell Phone
  • AAA "Plus" Card
  • Maps
  • Camera Equipment
  • Mailing Labels / Stamps for Post Cards
  • Money Orders
  • Basic tools
  • Warm jacket
  • Snacks
  • Extra Water
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