Cruise 11 miles of Historic Route 66 in Kingman, Arizona, from the northeast edge of town through its retro downtown to the scenic hills southwest of the city. Discover Route 66 landmarks and desert views along this iconic segment.
🏜️ Desert
Experience the stark beauty of arid landscapes with Desert-tagged routes, from sunbaked highways to remote desert crossings.
The 🏜️ Desert tag marks routes that traverse arid landscapes, dry basins, and sunbaked terrain typical of the American Southwest and similar regions. These drives are often defined by sparse vegetation, rugged rock formations, and expansive, unbroken horizons under intense sunlight.
Desert-tagged segments offer a unique visual experience—shifting sands, red rock mesas, or salt flats depending on the location. They can be starkly beautiful but also challenging due to heat, limited shade, and fewer services along the way.
Routes Tagged: 🏜️ Desert
Historic Route 66: Ash Fork to Seligman – Arizona
Cruise 17 miles of classic Americana on Historic Route 66 from Ash Fork to Seligman, Arizona. This quiet stretch features wide desert views, rolling hills, and original Mother Road pavement—perfect for a nostalgic road trip escape.
Historic Route 66: Winslow – Arizona
Cruise through Winslow, Arizona on Historic Route 66, including a stop at the iconic “Standin’ on the Corner” park. This 3-mile journey follows the westbound lanes of old Route 66 along 3rd Street through downtown and back to I-40.
Historic Route 66: Gallup – New Mexico
Cruise down Historic Route 66 through Gallup, New Mexico, in this 10-mile journey past landmarks like the El Rancho Hotel, the Rex Museum, and the BNSF rail line. Follow the Mother Road as it winds through downtown and exits into the New Mexico desert.
Historic Route 66 – Central Ave: Albuquerque – New Mexico
Take a nostalgic drive down Central Avenue in Albuquerque, New Mexico—Historic Route 66—where neon signs, university bustle, downtown charm, and desert landscapes bring the Mother Road to life. This 20-mile journey captures the spirit of old-school travel in a moder…
Interstate 40: Albuquerque – New Mexico
Cruise 23 miles west on Interstate 40 through Albuquerque, New Mexico—from the forested Sandia foothills through downtown and across the Rio Grande to the edge of the West Mesa. A high-desert drive blending mountain scenery, historic routes, and city culture.
Interstate 40: Clines Corners – Tijeras – New Mexico
Take a 44-mile journey along Interstate 40 from Clines Corners to Tijeras, New Mexico. This scenic route transitions from wide-open high plains through Edgewood and Sedillo before entering the forested edge of the Sandia Mountains near Albuquerque.
Historic Route 66: Santa Rosa – New Mexico
Cruise 4 nostalgic miles along Historic Route 66 through Santa Rosa, New Mexico—past the Blue Hole, vintage motels, and classic roadside Americana. A short but unforgettable slice of the Mother Road.
Historic Route 66: Tucumcari – New Mexico
Cruise through Tucumcari, New Mexico along Historic Route 66 in this six-mile drive filled with retro neon, roadside nostalgia, and Route 66 landmarks. From the Welcome Center to the iconic statue, follow the heart of the Mother Road.
Interstate 15: Mile 54 – Mile 72 – Nevada
Cruise through the southern Nevada desert on Interstate 15 from mile 54 to mile 72, passing the gateway to Area 51 and the wide-open vistas of the Mojave Desert northeast of Las Vegas. A relaxing 18-mile drive through the rugged beauty of the Silver State.
U.S. Route 550: Counselor to Cuba – New Mexico
Drive through the striking New Mexico high desert on U.S. Route 550 from Counselor to Cuba. Explore 33 miles of badlands, mesas, Navajo Nation views, and historic small towns.
Chaco Culture National Historical Park and World Heritage Site
Experience a hauntingly beautiful drive through ancient history on a 10-mile route inside Chaco Culture National Historical Park in New Mexico. Explore ancient ruins, stunning desert vistas, and the legacy of the Ancestral Puebloans.