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The Route 66 Tour via I-40 W (Dallas to Los Angeles) (Part II)

Estimated Travel Period: 14 Days, about 28 hours
Estimated Travel Distance: 1,618 miles

Best Time To Travel

The weather is perfect in early to mid-Spring (March to April) as well as in Autumn (September to November). It may be too hot in Summer (May to August) or too cold in Winter (December to February). However, if you only have these days to do your trip, make sure you have a hat and sunscreen (for Summer) or plenty of warm clothing (for Winter). Be prepared for anything with A Guide To Packing For Your US Self-Drive Holiday.

Drive down one of the first and most popular US Highways as you journey from Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and finally California.
Planning the ultimate self-drive adventure is all too easy with MyDriveHoliday. The key attractions are already highlighted in the itinerary, as well as a list of great RV parks in every stop. You don't even have to worry about looking for a motorhome, since we have the best RVs For Hire in Dallas from only the top US brands.  
Landing in California and traveling to Texas? You can still use the itinerary by following the tour in reverse. Los Angeles RV Rental has motorhomes of all sizes.


Day 8 Albuquerque

Estimated Travel Period: 21 minutes
Estimated Travel Distance:14.3 miles

Soar over the Sandia Mountains from Sandia Peak or take the easy Boundary Loop Trail or Armijo Trail for a quick day hike.

Day 9 Albuquerque to Tusayan

Estimated Travel Period: about 6 hours 25 mins
Estimated Travel Distance:397 miles

Take a detour into one of the oldest national parks in the US, the Grand Canyon National Park. The adventurous ones will enjoy hiking or walking around the South Rim, while there are shorter trails like the Roosevelt Point Trail in the North Rim.

Recommended Campgrounds

Day 10 Tusayan

Estimated Travel Period: 12 minutes
Estimated Travel Distance:6.4 miles

Explore Grand Canyon National Park. You can go on a hiking expedition, a guided tour, on a bike or by foot. Experience Grand Canyon National in three locations, the South Rim, North Rim & West Rim.

Day 11 Tusayan to Lake Havasu City

Estimated Travel Period: about 4 hours 20 mins
Estimated Travel Distance:252 miles

Visit the London Bridge that once spanned the River Thames in England and was relocated to Lake Havasu City.

Day 12 Lake Havasu City

Estimated Travel Period: 7 minutes
Estimated Travel Distance:2.5 miles

Enjoy the white sand and panoramic view of Lake Havasu from Windsor Beach.

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Day 13 Lake Havasu City to San Bernardino

Estimated Travel Period: about 4 hours 15 mins
Estimated Travel Distance:255 miles

Look for the natural landmark known as the Arrowhead that points to Arrowhead Springs. Camp out at San Bernardino National Forest and hike up to the gorgeous Bonita Falls.

Recommended Campgrounds

Day 14 San Bernardino to Los Angeles

Estimated Travel Period: about 1 hour 10 mins
Estimated Travel Distance:60 miles

Start your last day at Griffith Park Observatory for a good view of the world renowned Hollywood Sign. Then head over to Hollywood Boulevard and have your photo taken beside your favorite celebrity star at the Hollywood Walk of Fame. You can spend your afternoon in Venice Beach then walk over to Santa Monica Pier for a good view of the sunset.

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