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Route 66
Route 66 is one of the great landmarks of US history and culture. It spans nearly the entire nation and has inspired countless stories, songs, and other forms of art.
212 Questions
What states does route 66 go through?
Route 66 goes through 8 states. Starting in Chicago, Illinois and ending in Santa Monica, California. Illinois,Missouri,Kansas,Oklahoma,Texas,New Mexico,Arizona,California. Okay that is it.
The figure used most often is 2,400 miles. But this is really a rough approximation because the road has had many different alignments through the years. As it was designed in 1926, the Mother Road consisted of 2448 total miles and the longest configuration was probably 2,451 miles. It has no official status today and was officially removed from the US highway system on 27 June 1985.
How did route 66 lose its other 6?
Not sure what you mean, but U.S. Highway 66 has always had that designation, literally from the day it opened.
U.S. Highway 666 was re-numbered as Highway 491 in 2003.
Can you ride a bike on route 66?
In most states, where portions of what used to be Route 66 still exist, it is legal to ride a bike on two lane roads. Safety is another matter, as some of the roads that were part of Route 66 are not ideal for bicycling.
What national parks did Route 66 go through?
Until it ceased to exist in 1985, U.S. Highway 66 went through Petrified Forest National Park.
Does Route 66 run through Ohio?
No, and it never did.
The route starts in Chicago, which is well west of Ohio, and then proceeds west towards Los Angeles.
I-40
Edit: Incorrect. Interstate 40 and Route 66 are two completely different highways. In any case, Route 66's name hasn't been changed as of now (2011), but it's been coliquially known as Will Roger's Highway or The Main Street of America for many years.
Additional information: It all depends on what state you are in. For example, most of what remains of US 66 in Oklahoma is now signed as Oklahoma State Highway 66. Many states are now making an effort to re-sign what is left of the route, therefore in a lot of places you will see it referred to as "Old Route 66".
Were doess route 66 begin and end?
It starts in Chicago, Illinois, and ends at Santa Monica, California. It first ended in Los Angeles, but, then they decided to end it at Santa Monica, at the Pacific Ocean seaside.
What service station company has its roots on route 66?
Phillips. The original Phillips 66 station was in McLean, TX and has been restored
Where does route 66 in America go to and from?
Like the song said, "She runs from Chicago to LA," but Route 66 has been replaced by the interstate system.
