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In 2026, Route 66 turns 100. A group of 22 people in 12–13 RVs starts April 1 from Chicago, covering 2,400 miles to Santa Monica in 55 days. John and Lisa Merrill lead the trip.
In 2026, the iconic Route 66 celebrates its 100th anniversary, coinciding with the lead-up to the US 250th birthday. A group of 22 people (12–13 RVs, depending on the source) will embark on a 55-day road trip from Chicago to Santa Monica. The route spans about 2,400 miles across eight states.
The caravan departs April 1 and finishes May 25 (Memorial Day). Participants will make over 20 stops and visit more than 175 locations; one source mentions 17 multi-day campground stops. John and Lisa Merrill of Apple Valley, California, are leading the journey.
A discount of $80 on RV rentals of $700 or more is available with code USATODAY80. Local communities are preparing infrastructure and events for visitors.
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Route 66, celebrating its 100th anniversary, is attracting travelers ahead of the US 250th birthday. The route stretches over 2,400 miles from Chicago...
Route 66, celebrating its 100th anniversary, is attracting travelers ahead of the US 250th birthday. The route stretches over 2,400 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica. An $80 discount on RV rentals of $700 or more is available with promo code USATODAY80.
A group of 22 people in 12 motorhomes is undertaking a 55-day journey along Route 66 for its centennial. They started on April 1 in Chicago and plan t...
A group of 22 people in 12 motorhomes is undertaking a 55-day journey along Route 66 for its centennial. They started on April 1 in Chicago and plan to finish on May 25 in Santa Monica, making over 20 stops and visiting more than 175 locations.
The iconic Route 66 highway marks its 100th anniversary in 2026, anticipating increased motorhome and travel trailer traffic. Authorities and local co...
The iconic Route 66 highway marks its 100th anniversary in 2026, anticipating increased motorhome and travel trailer traffic. Authorities and local communities are preparing infrastructure and events for visitors. The occasion is seen as a key moment for the RV and caravan industry.
John and Lisa Merrill from Apple Valley, California, will lead a caravan of RVs on a Route 66 Centennial road trip. The 55-day journey begins April 1,...
John and Lisa Merrill from Apple Valley, California, will lead a caravan of RVs on a Route 66 Centennial road trip. The 55-day journey begins April 1, covering nearly 2,400 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica with 13 rigs. The group will make 17 multi-day stops at RV parks to visit museums, restaurants, and historic sites along the Mother Road.
A couple from Apple Valley, California, will lead a caravan of 13 RVs on a 55-day road trip along historic Route 66. The nearly 2,400-mile journey wil...
A couple from Apple Valley, California, will lead a caravan of 13 RVs on a 55-day road trip along historic Route 66. The nearly 2,400-mile journey will traverse eight states from Chicago to Santa Monica. The trip begins April 1 and is scheduled to conclude around Memorial Day.
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