While the Mother Road runs through eight states, Springfield has some special connections to the Chicago-to-Los Angeles route.

WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks to Amy Beadle from VisitSpringfieldIllinois.com about summer fun in Springfield, including Route 66, The Land of Lincioln, the Bourbon Journey, lodging and ...

According to MoDOT, 7,300 vehicles pass through the half-mile stretch of road every day. That’s comparable to roadways like the Kansas Expressway and West Bypass.

Officials say the work, originally set for 2024 but was postponed due to issues in design, is being done to replace the ...

A cross-country drive along Route 66, stretching from California to Illinois, will kick off the 2026 Detroit Auto Show. The event will involve car enthusiasts, historians and everyday people who ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo., April 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Springfield Missouri has been selected as the host city for the national kickoff of America's Route 66 Centennial Celebration in 2026. The city was ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo., April 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Springfield Missouri has been selected as the host city for the national kickoff of America's Route 66 Centennial Celebration in 2026. The city was ...

The Landing Pad, a U.S. Route 66 souvenir shop, is now open in Wilmington. The Landing Pad is “a Route 66-themed souvenir shop located just steps away from the new home of the world-famous Gemini ...