Our Route 66 Recharged plan!

Chicago, IL to St. Louis, MO

• Miles: ~300 miles

Focusing on the larger-than-life roadside attractions, we'll encounter the Gemini Giant and the Paul Bunyan Muffler Man before touring the American Giants Museum. After exploring the Pontiac Oakland Auto Museum, we’ll cross the Mississippi via the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge to reach St. Louis. The day culminates at the Gateway Arch National Park, marking a massive milestone as you head further west.

St. Louis, MO to Springfield, MO

• Miles: ~215 miles

Heading into Missouri, this leg highlights the state’s claim as the "Birthplace of Route 66" with a deep dive into Springfield’s history. Along the way, we’ll visit the quirky Uranus Fudge Factory. The evening concludes at the historic Best Western Route 66 Rail Haven, a classic lodging choice that keeps us immersed in the vintage spirit of the road.

Springfield, MO to Oklahoma City, OK

• Miles: ~285 miles

This day is all about the colorful personalities and automotive history found in Kansas and Oklahoma, starting with "Cars on the Route" in Galena. We'll pay a visit to the iconic Blue Whale of Catoosa and the retro-cool Buck Atom’s Cosmic Curios. The journey through the Sooner State finishes in Oklahoma City, where the neon glow of Pop’s 66 Soda Ranch lights the way to our stay at the Fordson Hotel where we'll host a Ford EV Clubs meetup.

Oklahoma City, OK to Tucumcari, NM

• Miles: ~370 miles

Today we enter the vast, high plains of the Texas Panhandle. We'll make our way through Amarillo to Cadillac Ranch to leave our mark on the buried cars, then hit the Midpoint Café in Adrian. Crossing into New Mexico at the Glenrio ghost town, we gain an hour, which perfectly times our arrival in Tucumcari. We’ll roll in just as the neon signs begin to buzz to life for the evening.

Tucumcari, NM to Gallup, NM

• Miles: ~325 miles

As we travel through the "Land of Enchantment," we'll experience the vibrant culture of Albuquerque, from the classic 66 Diner to the historic Rio Puerco Bridge. The route then leads to Gallup, where we'll stay at the El Rancho Hotel, a legendary spot that hosted Hollywood's biggest stars during the golden age of Westerns. It’s a day that blends cinematic history with the rugged beauty of the New Mexico landscape.

Gallup, NM to Seligman, AZ

• Miles: ~260 miles

Entering Arizona, we'll witness the striking natural beauty of the Petrified Forest National Park and the Painted Desert. The day features classic roadside Americana at the Wigwam Village and the Geronimo Trading Post, followed by a stop to "stand on the corner" in Winslow. We'll wrap up the day in Seligman—the town that inspired the preservation of the route—surrounded by the vast, open horizons of the high desert.

Seligman, AZ to Rialto, CA

• Miles: ~351 miles

This desert-crossing leg takes you through the rugged Black Mountains to the quirky, burro-filled town of Oatman. After visiting the Powerhouse Visitor Center in Kingman, you’ll push west into California, crossing the final state line of the trip. The long day of driving ends in Rialto at the iconic Wigwam Motel, setting the stage for the final push to the Pacific.

Rialto, AZ to Santa Monica, CA

• Miles: ~75 miles

The final morning begins with a dash to high-energy 9am Daybreaker dance party right on the Santa Monica Pier to celebrate the completion of our 2,400-mile journey. Reaching the "End of the Trail" sign marks the official conclusion of our epic EV road trip, ending with ocean views and a well-deserved celebration. Join us at the 9am Daybreaker or the 11:30am Ford EV Clubs meetup by the famous sign!