ROUTE 66 ROAD TRIP RECAP: Planning, tips, timing, must do stops, itinerary, how much does it cost?

We road tripped the entire length of Route 66 from Chicago to Los Angeles in our Ford Transit Connect micro camper van. In this video we talk about the things we wish we new before traveling Route 66 including the must do stops, things we would skip, the cost of the trip, how we navigated Route 66 and our overall opinions of Route 66 itself! If you are looking to travel along Route 66 we hope this video helps in your trip planning!

*So, we totally forgot to say how long we took to road trip Route 66 ourselves.... it was 2 weeks! Hope that helps!*

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[davidrogers]

My daughter and I did Route 66 including all dirt parts and side roads Santa Monica to Chicago
I live in Bakersfield and she lived in Minnesota
We did it in 4 days
I drove she followed in the baby books I have. Over 80
Rule 1 we only stay at motels pictured in a Route 66 book
Rule 2 we only ate at places outlined in Route 66 book
We had a great time
I liked going by blues brothers prison with all the movie bill board stuff and the statues on the drive in just before prison ❤
I bought a side car Ural and will go again with my standard Poodle.
This next summer.

[RajdipPyne]

Hi I'm Rajdip Pyne from India & this is my dream trip, I'll watch your entire series of Route 66.
1 question can i drove by bike on Route 66?

[richardhyatt-beekeeping]

I bought a 1975 Chevy Van 20 brand new and converted it to a live in van. Took it on parts of Route 66 and other places out west when my children were young. Great times. In 1963 I hitchhiked Route 66 from Oklahoma to LA. Over the years I have traveled the same rouite several times. Got lots of stories from my childhood to my old age traveling the blue highways. Thinking of doing the Route 66 trip one more time. You're is the best commentary of the ride I have read lately., Thanks.

[MICHELLE-guqc]

Well done guys. We really enjoyed your trip down Route66. Now you have the passport you need to plan for a second trip to get the stamps. It wasn't too bad for your gas. If you priced airline tickets, they probably same price and you miss out seeing the real America. How did the van go during the night during the heatwave? We can't wait for Pacific Coast Highway videos. My son and I love American road trips seeing places we wouldn't normally see. I am excited to see those massive beautiful redwoods and Big Sur. Much Love from Melbourne Australia.

[rachaelwood]

So glad I found your chanel we uk and plan on doing 66 with our teenage boys. Especially arizona as this is where my grandparents lived when i was little so it will be even more special. Just worried we wont be able to find the original 66 and end up on the highway instead 😂 is there plenty of signs?

[jameswanglat]

Hey. I am Wanglat from NE India . Wonderful updates. I am planning to make a trip on Route 66 from Chicago to LA. I need a co traveler male/ female. And share cost.
Have booked my flight. Cathy Pacific Airlines. Landing Chicago on 24th September 2024. After a day plus thinking of taking the 66 Route.

[llorylloyd]

Question: what time of year do you think would be the best to start in Chicago?

[jandjibaronehoag]

Hi I really enjoyed the recap. Thank you for the update.

[musashimarc]

i really appreciat your tips and keep it on your cool videos we must do it in autumn in november i willfollow you guys !Musashi Marc

[AprilJohnson]

maybe I missed it but how long did you take to do Route 66? Nice recap video.

[lillianrobins]

Some really great tips. We're from Aus and thinking of do this trip with my sister. A little bit worried about left hand drive and driving on the opposite side of the road. I would definitely download the app you suggested. We would start in Chigago and end in Santa Monica. Where do you get the Route 66 passport? That's something I'd like to do. Any helpful tips for Aussie travellers would be much appreciated. Great video guys 👍👍

[charlesbernius]

Hey guys. I’m not a van lifer or rv’er. So my overnight stays would have to be in some of the historic hotels along the way. My concern tho is that I want to do this in a sports car with a low ground clearance, but after seeing some of the road conditions you guys encountered, I’m now considering doing it in a small pickup truck instead. Any thoughts are appreciated. Enjoyed the videos. Tia!

[RoseOriginals]

We thoroughly enjoyed this series! We're planning our Route 66 trip for September 2023. We'll be towing our Casita when we get to Santa Monica pier. My question is did you see any parking that would accommodate our truck and small trailer? We would love to go to the pier and get our certificate. Thanks, I'm off to check out your trip for NY to FL.

[reba]

Really enjoyed your R66 series. Just curious how frequently you found gas stations? I’d like to travel the entirety of Route 66 on my next vacation but my SUV isn’t the best when it comes to gas mileage. Were there any areas that fuel stops were sparse? And same question for hotels/motels. I won’t be staying in my vehicle. Thanks again for all the info. It’s great to be able to check out places and develop your own personal “must see” list and you’ve done a lot of the work for me.

[smudgeer]

Hey! We're gonna drive route 66 this year! Can't wait. Can you recall which bit in Missouri you'd get on the highway for? 100 miles is a long way if I can take an easier route and not miss anything.

[sjwautotech]

Hi guys. Just binged all your 66, brilliant thank you. My wife and I are doing it starting may 30th, Steve & Georgie, UK.

[JonasVanAeken]

I really enjoyed your videos of route 66. and your channel has reached Belgium 😉

[karjurassic]

Hi, guys! Great recap of your trip. Also, a great reference tool if anyone is planning on doing the Route. Thank you!
✌🏻💕

[anikindall]

Very much enjoyed watching your Route 66 trip. I just found your channel today and watched all of your Route 66 playlist and your PCH videos. Looking forward to watching your older videos and your future content. All the best on your travel adventures. Thanks for taking us along.

[windinnohair]

In your opinion. How long would it take from Chicago to St Louis. Stopping at the big sites? I would be on a motorcycle. Want to stay Mostly on 66.