Take a high-country drive along Interstate 40 from Williams to Ash Fork, Arizona. This 16-mile route passes Bill Williams Mountain, skirts the Coconino National Forest, and offers a gateway to Historic Route 66 at Crookton Road.
🕰️ Historic Alignment
Follow the path of history with the Historic Alignment tag, featuring road segments that trace original U.S. highway alignments no longer used today.
The 🕰️ Historic Alignment tag is used for segments of highway that follow a former or original route of a major U.S. highway—often bypassed, decommissioned, or rerouted over time. These alignments may include old pavement, narrow bridges, vintage signage, or remnants of once-thriving roadside towns.
These routes are valuable for their connection to highway history and often appeal to travelers interested in nostalgia, Americana, or the evolution of U.S. road infrastructure. They may no longer carry heavy traffic but still offer a glimpse into the past.
Routes Tagged: 🕰️ Historic Alignment
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 modern city.
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.
Historic Route 66: McLean – Texas
Cruise 3 miles through McLean, Texas on Historic Route 66. Visit the Devil’s Rope Museum, see the first Phillips 66 station outside Oklahoma, and enjoy a timeless slice of Route 66 Americana.
Historic Route 66: Shamrock – Texas
Take a drive down Historic Route 66 through Shamrock, Texas, and experience a short but unforgettable ride past iconic landmarks like the U Drop Inn and classic roadside charm that embodies the spirit of the Mother Road.
Historic Route 66: Elk City – Oklahoma
Cruise through history on a 9-mile drive along Historic Route 66 in Elk City, Oklahoma. Pass the Old Town Museum, classic mid-century roadside scenes, and end near I-40—where the Mother Road merges with modern travel once again.
Historic Route 66: Weatherford – Oklahoma
Cruise 17 miles west along Historic Route 66 from Lucille’s Historic Gas Station in Hydro through Weatherford, Oklahoma, and on toward Clinton. Explore Route 66 landmarks, aviation history, and vintage alignments on this classic Oklahoma drive.
Oklahoma Highway 66: Oklahoma City to El Reno – Route 66
Take a scenic 28-mile drive along Oklahoma Highway 66 from Oklahoma City to El Reno, exploring Route 66 landmarks, Lake Overholser Bridge, and the historic towns of Yukon and El Reno.
U.S. Route 70: Jackson to Huntingdon – Tennessee
Take a peaceful drive through rural West Tennessee along U.S. Route 70 from Jackson to Huntingdon. This 29-mile stretch of Tennessee’s oldest highway showcases farmland, small-town life, and timeless Southern charm.