Route 66 centennial celebrated with new mapping tools and itineraries

As Route 66 approaches its centennial anniversary, new resources have emerged to assist travelers navigating the historic 2,199-mile highway. Because much of the original route was bypassed by the Interstate system, many roadside attractions and services are now located in abandoned or rural stretches.

Developer Jake Boyles has created the ‘Pit Stop: Road Trip Exit Guide’ app, specifically tailored for the historic highway. The application maps approximately 2,400 dining locations and 1,300 motels across 280 towns, spanning from downtown Chicago to the Santa Monica Pier. The app includes elevation data and points of interest to aid those traveling the old-fashioned way.

Additionally, detailed itineraries are being shared to celebrate the 100-year milestone, including 40-day guides that track the journey through various states such as Illinois, Missouri, and Kansas, highlighting vintage motels and historical landmarks along the ‘Mother Road’.