The story -- and it is difficult to confirm or deny -- is that Cyrus Avery, the chief champion of a designated federal route between Chicago and Los Angeles, agreed to this number because it was easy to remember and had a nice ring to it.

Since U.S. Highway 66 ceased to exist in 1985, it would be impossible to travel across it.

However, one could leave Chicago, drive on several hundreds of kilometers on roads that USED to be part of this highway, and arrive in California in a week to ten days.

because thats he road that lost its other 6

Until it ceased to exist in 1985, U.S. Highway 66 went through New Mexico. One can still drive on portions of what used to be this highway in that state.

First of all, U.S. Highway 66 ceased to exist in 1985.

During the time it existed, it went through Las Vegas NEW Mexico, but not the far more famous Las Vegas in Nevada.

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Yes, Route 66 runs though Oklahoma City.

it was some time in 1960s

The construction of Route 66 began in November 11, 1926.