Route 66: The ultimate guide to driving the American quintessential road trip
The Independent

Route 66: The ultimate guide to driving the American quintessential road trip

Ted Thornhill | June 13, 2026

As Route 66 celebrates its centennial anniversary, US Travel Editor Ted Thornhill reveals how to get a taste of the ‘good old days’ along the 2,500-mile route from Chicago to Santa Monica

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