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

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


play_arrow All United Kingdom News
3 d.
Travel
ID: 1592730694747723956


Similar News expand_more


1 w. How to drive Route 66: Stops, motels and detours that make the trip unforgettable
Travel
1 w. Miami to Key West: Driving the Overseas Highway through the Florida Keys
Travel
9 d. Travel Smarter With Cathay Pacific’s Expanded Routes Across Hong Kong, Greece, Spain, Ireland, United Kingdom, United States, and Canada – Here’s What Every Traveler Should Know
Travel
2 w. BBC teases 'journey of extremes' as it unveils trailer for Race Across the World
Automotive
5 d. 'More needs to be done about key Welsh route which poses real danger to drivers'
Automotive
3 w. I’m a travel expert. These are the seven hottest destinations to visit in 2026
Travel
4 w. Accessible walks bring the joys of birding to people with mobility and other limitations
Travel
4 w. Saint Patrick’s Way: the pilgrimage route promising a very personal journey
Entertainment
1 w. M80 drivers face diversions of 17 miles after crash closes major road overnight
Automotive
29 h. ‘I want to follow in Bannister’s footsteps’: Josh Kerr gunning for world mile landmark
Space
3 w. Road to Glory's international expansion: Supercars doco available overseas
Automotive
35 h. You Can Explore All Of Great Britain With This $126 Unlimited Train Pass
Automotive
1 w. Jadon Sancho has Marcus Rashford path to follow to secure dream Man United transfer route
Travel
1 w. Who’s taking the wheel? Driverless semis are coming to your road and already being tested in Texas
Automotive
8 d. I drove 11 cars in a day like Rolls Royce, Land Rover and BMW but the best was £23k EV
Automotive
3 w. How safe is the Middle East for Americans? Latest travel advice amid Iran
Travel
1 w. Global Mobility In 2026: Four Trends Redefining Strategy, Risk And Resilience
Travel
3 w. United States Joins France, Mexico, Italy, Australia, United Kingdom, Canada, and More as the Ultimate Travel Hotspots for 2026, Promising Unforgettable Adventures and Sustainable Escapes
Travel
8 d. The World’s Most Essential Street to Walk Down is Right Here in London
Automotive
2 w. New Edinburgh travel agency looks to help people with health and mobility challenges
Travel
50 h. Blunder as Scottish Government picture 'bus driving in China' on Highland travel campaign
Automotive
2 w. Musician mown down by speeding BMW driver as he took eight steps out into the road
Automotive
2 w. Edinburgh Travel: Travel chaos as signalling fault affects Edinburgh Waverley
Travel
7 d. Britain's 'most lucrative' bus lane which rakes in £4,200 a day from drivers is revealed
Automotive
1 w. Five scenic walks near London for a day out from the capital (all accessible by train)
Automotive
53 h. Manchester man takes on 56 mile Tour de 4 challenge in memory of his father
Travel
2 w. Weekend of travel chaos for Scots travelling to England amid major works on the East Coast Main Line
Travel
4 d. What passengers who use Bee Network buses ACTUALLY think about their journeys
Travel
3 w. Is it safe to travel to Cyprus? Latest travel advice to the Middle East
Travel
3 w. Drivers don't understand what one blank road sign in the Highway Code actually means
Automotive
16 h. How this traveller from London and his very ‘unusual’ travel partner quietly built a global following
Space
3 d. Scottish railway route crowned among world's 'most beautiful train journeys'
Automotive
3 w. From ‘peace president’ to Operation Epic Fury: Donald Trump’s road to war
Politics
6 d. Insights from a Six Star Finisher: Your guide to the TCS London Marathon
Sport
37 h. United Kingdom’s Felixstowe Set to Flourish as a Premier Travel Destination, Fusing Rich Maritime History, Picturesque Seafront, and Ambitious Revitalization Plans to Attract Visitors and Boost Local Appeal
Travel
3 w. Oldham Road to be dug up AGAIN – but it's what Mancunias want, transport bosses say
Automotive
2 w. Home Bargains 'stylish' and 'durable' £10 rucksack is ideal for work or travel
Real Estate
3 w. On the trail of Peaky Blinders, Black Sabbath and the perfect pint – an alternative guide to Birmingham
Entertainment
9 d. Bodrum, Barcelona, Menorca, And Skegness, Incredible Travel Destinations That Will Redefine Your Summer Vacation In The United Kingdom
Travel
1 w. Man travelled 250 miles to football match but he won't be going to any more
Sport
3 w. Formula One Rich List 2026: These are the 12 most wealthy F1 drivers in the world
Automotive
1 w. One of Wales' most dangerous roads dubbed 'absolutely frightening' to drive on
Automotive
1 w. Starfield Free Lanes and Terran Armada explained including huge space travel changes
Space
7 d. 'They’ve got to build places for people to live, they could spend it on health, definitely on the roads'
Real Estate
2 w. Cameras which can detect drivers using mobile phones coming to Scottish roads
Automotive
53 h. Drivers warned of 'noticeably higher' Easter travel costs after average petrol prices top 150p a litre
Travel
4 d. Passengers can travel on ‘Britain’s most beautiful rail journey’ for £1.50 this year
Travel
5 d. Rail Travel Across Scotland and the United Kingdom Back on Track After Major Urban Fire Disruption — Key Updates Every Traveler Should Follow
Automotive
3 d. I uprooted my entire life and moved to a new country to be with a man I met on vacation... but the transition wasn't easy
Entertainment
Popular countries based on strong economic and political relations
Add Watch Country

arrow_drop_down