Old Route 66

[Fuzzy]

I have been kicking around the idea of doing the Old Historic Route 66 run from Chicago Illinois to Santa Monica California; the point A to point B drive is just over 2400 miles and goes through 7 states, 8 if you count the 13 miles in Kansas. If a willing local mini club in each of the 7 states, 8 if….. can be found an event could be sponsored and scheduled by that club making the drive about 7 days. Of course going the whole 2400 miles would be the ultimate drive, but by breaking it into 7separate state events a person could do any number of events, just 1 or all 7.

There are many websites you can visit on the Old Historic Route 66 that you visit and get an idea of what I would like to do. Historic Route 66 is just one and a good place to start. Please go visit and let me know what you think.

Just think of all the other mini owners you would meet and sights you would see. I think it would take about 2 years to plan, or at least 2 years for me to save the necessary money and vacation time to do the drive.

[Sarah]

interesting idea.

I could get into that, with the two years notice

Too, I love all the ghost stories along the way...

[James]

What's the total distance from Florida to Point A, Point A to B, and Point B back to Florida?

James

[Fuzzy]

Well James, let’s see if I can answer your question about mileage. If I remember correctly you live in Orlando. So let’s figure…my map program shows that it is

1168 miles from Orlando to Chicago,
2400 miles on Old Route 66
and 2518 miles form Los Angeles home
6086 Total Mileage

The 2400 miles on Old Route 66 is dependent on how often you get lost, but its close. Only you know how long it will take to drive from home to Chicago and from Los Angeles home again, but I think the actual drive will be between 9 and 12 days. Remember, (as much for everyone else as you) you don’t have to drive the whole route. If all goes well you well be able to join us when you wish and leave when you must, we only hope you will be able to make the whole run.

Just think about all the places you will see and…..check out

[bobbiemartin]

[ltlr-n-u]

i have actually thought of doing the trip as well but wasnt leaving from chicago...but im definitely interested think that would be very cool

[BillTheCat]

[fozzy]

[twitchy_red_mini]

[2phun]

[Minnie S]

[Minnie S]

[Minibeast]

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