Does Route 66 go through Vegas?

As with the Grand Canyon, Las Vegas isn't considered part of the original Route 66. But, it's a city you might be keen to experience at least once, and it's close enough (five hours' drive) to the canyon. En route is Seligman, a classic Route 66 town of traditional motels, diners, shops and flashing neon signs.



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Of the original 2,448 miles that made up Route 66, about 80-85% is still drivable.

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Although it is no longer possible to drive US 66 uninterrupted all the way from Chicago to Los Angeles, much of the original route and alternate alignments are still drivable with careful planning. Some stretches are quite well preserved, including one between Springfield, Missouri, and Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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On leaving Las Vegas, head south on Route 95 to Oatman (2 hrs 15 mins). This is where your Route 66 road trip begins. Travellers too often skip Oatman and start directly in Kingman.

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Traveling from Los Angeles to Las Vegas by car is a great way to see some fantastic scenery. The spots mentioned between these two cities are definitely worth stopping at. The journey can be more rewarding than last-minute flights, especially when you can explore around and not rush between Los Angeles and Las Vegas.

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Virtually all roads, including Route 66, were functionally obsolete because of narrow pavements and antiquated structural features that reduced carrying capacity. Emergency road building measures developed during wartime left bridges and culverts woefully inadequate for postwar needs.

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Distance from Las Vegas to the West Rim The West Rim (also known as the Grand Canyon West) is roughly 130 miles (210 km) from Las Vegas. The drive takes about 2 to 2.5 hours. This route isn't difficult, as long as you're prepared — there aren't many services along the road.

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Visiting Both Destinations In One Day Hoover Dam is located strategically between Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon South and West Rim. Therefore, it is easy to find day tours from Vegas where travelers can do both attractions in one day.

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The Grand Canyon North Rim, almost a 5-hour car ride from Las Vegas, is definitely a car ride for the dedicated. But if you can tolerate 268 miles in a car, the more remote North Rim will reward you with smaller crowds and some of the Grand Canyon's best views.

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Many travelers on Historic Route 66 make a side-trip to visit the Grand Canyon as the South Rim of the park lies only 54 miles north of Route 66 from Williams and about 75 miles northwest of Flagstaff.

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In some states Rt 66 is not well- marked and it was often difficult to find where it picks up when one section of it ends. But all in all it is worth the effort if you want to see some almost forgotten bits of Americana. Lots of worthwhile stops along the way, but they are scattered across 2,400 miles.

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If you to travel the most famous routes, you will need a sedan or city SUV. If you want to use the oldest routes, definitely choose a SUV 4×4 with a high chassis. Don't forget about the passengers – if there are more of you, choose the car size that provides enough comfort to everyone.

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Jericho Gap, Texas This became so profitable that there were rumors that some residents watered down the road to increase the plight of Route 66 travelers. Eventually, Route 66 was rerouted to higher ground in the 1930s and the area dwindled into a ghost town.

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