Unbelievable USA Fly Drives

Driving in the USA with its incredible range of dramatic landscapes is something that everyone should experience once in their lifetime. With the freedom of the open road and the diversity of different states, regions and cities, you can easily discover your own adventure. Whether you want lush greenery, endless desert, ocean views or cityscapes, Fly Drives can help you make the most of your trip. Contact us to find out more.

USA Fly Drive holidays also have the added bonus of being more sustainable than catching lots of internal flights to see more than one destination. We have a huge range of USA Fly Drive trips available but one of the most famous itineraries, Route 66 is shown below for some inspiration:

Historic Route 66

Itinerary and Map Image: American Affair

• Day 1: Arrive at Chicago and make your way to your hotel. Pick-up your Roadbook as you check-in. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. 

• Day 2 : Step outside and experience mile after magnificent mile of the Windy City. 

• Day 3: Pick up your car and get ready for an unforgettable journey. Begin by following the traditional east-to-west path from Chicago to St. Louis, Missouri, cruising through endless cornfields and flat prairies. Overnight in St Louis.

• Day 4: Continue through the Ozark Highlands of southern Missouri to Springfield, recognised as the birthplace of Route 66. 

• Day 5: Cut through the southeastern corner of Kansas on your way to Oklahoma City. The Oklahoma section of Route 66 contains more driveable miles than any other state. 

• Day 6: Continue to Amarillo, located in the flat plains of the Texas Panhandle. Stop in Clinton and visit the Route 66 museum 

• Day 7:  Before departing Amarillo, pay a visit to Cadillac Ranch. This unique display of art features a row of ten colourfully painted Cadillac cars buried grille-first in the ground. Then follow Route 66 to Albuquerque, New Mexico

• Day 8 : The state’s largest city, Albuquerque spreads north and south along the banks of the Rio Grande. Spend the day exploring Downtown’s Central Avenue 

• Day 9: To get a true sense of the Old Route 66, visit Santa Fe, New Mexico’s state capital. Founded on the ruins of an abandoned Indian village and steeped in history, Santa Fe is the oldest capital in the US. Return to Albuquerque and overnight.

• Day 10: This morning, the state of Arizona welcomes Route 66 travellers with an overwhelming display of trading posts.  Catch a sunset over the Painted Desert from the park’s Kachina Point before heading to Holbrook to overnight.

• Day 11: Continue to Meteor City, a true vintage trading post whose distinctive dome can be seen for miles along this stretch of road. Pass through Flagstaff and on to the Grand Canyon.  Continue on to Williams

• Day 12: Leave the town of Williams and make your way to Seligman, the first stop heading west on the longest uninterrupted stretch of Route 66. Continue through Kingman to one of Arizona’s hidden treasures, Hoover Dam. 

• Day 13: Enjoy a fun filled stay in Las Vegas. Walk the famous strip lined with mega-resorts and flashing neon lights, place a bet at one of the many casinos, dine at world class restaurants, catch the latest must-see show, shop designer boutiques, ride a rollercoaster, lay by the pool... the list goes on

• Days 14 and 15: Travel through the Mojave Desert to Calico Ghost Town. Rejoin Route 66 in Barstow. Continue through Pasadena, West Hollywood and Beverly Hills to Santa Monica for a true Hollywood ending to your cross-country journey. Venture the last few blocks on foot to view the ‘End of the Trail’ sign on Santa Monica’s Pier. 

• Day 16 – Drop off your car and catch a flight from Los Angeles back to the UK

Thinking about your own USA fly drive adventure? Get in touch with one of our Travel Specialists today and they can tailor your bespoke trip.