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

Published 2022-09-11
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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All Comments (21)
  • @davidrogers9931
    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.
  • @sjwautotech9648
    Hi guys. Just binged all your 66 , brilliant thank you. My wife and I are doing it starting may 30th , Steve & Georgie , UK.
  • @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.
  • 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.
  • Hi, guys! Great recap of your trip. Also, a great reference tool if anyone is planning on doing the Route. Thank you! ✌🏻💕
  • @user-ky1ns3rk8r
    I really enjoyed your videos of route 66. and your channel has reached Belgium 😉
  • 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
  • @glennh3855
    Thank you. Your videos are exactly what I was looking for to plan my Rt 66 trip. Already took your advice and ordered my passport.
  • @chevdiver
    Thank you for sharing your trip. We are leaving soon and really appreciated your Route 66 videos. They were very informative and fun.
  • @jazziered142
    Thank you so much for the recap, I'm super excited to watch it. I know it's going to be great! You are going to love the Pacific Coast Highway!!!!
  • @Christina0623
    I'm super excited to follow you on this next adventure up the PCH! Route 66 was a great trip! Safe travels from the jersey shore ❤️
  • @glennh3855
    Thank you for your videos and information. They were really helpful, and I did purchase my passport before I left. I got into making videos of my adventures and posted them on YouTube. Already planned my next trip
  • @larryboles629
    EPIC! Thank you for your time and effort in making this video. Be happy, be safe
  • @bigoil7
    Fab guys, good for you. I did most of the trip on a Harley with a couple of buddies last may, started in Tulsa though. Lost one guy due to bike failure in Kingman, but it was a great trip regardless. Planning on doing the Chicago to Tulsa next June (South Dakota to Nashville, then back up to Chicago to complete the missing part). Probably the best vlog coverage of the trip on the Internet, keep it up and enjoy all your travels. BTW, I see South Dakota hasn't been crossed off yet on your map, you should really consider coming through during the Sturgis Rally always the first week of August. :)
  • @tnambrizzi
    It was amazing. I just watched all the videos that u guys did of the route and can‘t wait to do the trail. Me and my son will be doing the next year and u guys helped us a lot. Thanks...
  • @CaddyOnRoute
    I just found you guys. New subscriber! Just finished ✔️ your Route 66 YouTube videos. Excellent job. So glad you finally found the Passport. We just got our NPS passport this summer also. Can’t wait to get those cancellations. Keep traveling.