Location: Crosses central New Mexico through Albuquerque and Santa Fe from the Arizona border to the Texas border Length: 604 miles (972 km) Time To Allow: 16 hours Description/Highlights/Points of Interest Historic Route 66 occupies a special place in American history. Through movies, television and popular music, it has become a cultural icon representing American mobility, independence and freedom. When traveling the length of it, visit authentic Historic Route 66-era hotels, motels, trading posts and gas stations that have been lovingly restored and preserved. As a scenic route, Historic Route 66 offers majestic mountains, breathtaking vistas, meandering ranch land, Indian reservations, Pueblo communities and dramatic sunrises and sunsets. Suggested Itinerary Check back soon for a sample itinerary!