Would you like to really see the USA? Do you enjoy road trips? From the redwood forests to the gulf stream waters, and from sea to shining sea, there’s truly so much to see. So, without further ado, here are the 24 best road trips in the USA.  

24 Best Road Trips In The USA

1. Route 66

Made famous by the classic Nat King Cole record, Route 66 is an officially decommissioned, 2,448-mile route from Chicago, Illinois through the states of Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and Nevada to its end in Santa Monica, California. It still slots high on many travelers’ “must-do” road trip lists today. Along the way, you will see kitschy 1950s motels, old-school gas stations, and intriguing eateries. As previously noted, you can complete the entire trip in only two weeks. Highlights here include Cadillac Ranch, Catoosa Whale, the Twin Arrows, the Grand Canyon, and the Petrified Forest National Park.  

Cruising from New York City to Los Angeles is yet another truly classic US road trip. The trip covers almost 3,000 miles. The most direct route will take you 44 hours, but that doesn’t include traffic issues or rest stops. You will go to Chicago, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Colorado, Utah, and Nevada before you reach L.A. If you like side trips and have a couple of weeks, make up for seeing nothing but blacktop, plains, and cornfields, make some detours and visit Las Vegas, Rocky Mountain National Park, Joshua Tree National Park, Zion National Park, and the Grand Canyon.